CEEBEE501 said:According to this its 16
http://www.tc.gc.ca/CivilAviation/Regserv/Affairs/cars/Part4/menu.htm
Yes, LASIK is acceptable, however I was told it's only the IntraLase LASIK method that's accepted. I found this out while going through the pilot application process and having just recently gotten the surgery (I had PRK). Always best to have this double and triple confirmed though if you're personally going this route.SupersonicMax said:That is possible that LASIK may be okay. I had this info 2nd hand.
KingKikapu said:If memory serves me correctly the notion was the flap could somehow shift under high acceleration. I have a friend who was looking into applying for the space program (brilliant scientist/engineer), and lasik was a concern at the time for this very reason. Personally, I think their concerns were unfounded. Maybe under ejection conditions, but otherwise I have a hard time seeing that one as realistic.
KingKikapu said:Your friend also might be screwed. For each surgery, you need a specific amount of cornea tissue to get the job done. Even lasik takes some away, leaving you less for the next round. It doesn't take too many operations before the possibility of doing another is zippo. Chances are I will never be able to get PRK eye surgery again when I grow old.
Folgers said:Yes, LASIK is acceptable, however I was told it's only the IntraLase LASIK method that's accepted. I found this out while going through the pilot application process and having just recently gotten the surgery (I had PRK). Always best to have this double and triple confirmed though if you're personally going this route.
Barts said:According to the AMA directive, PRK, LASEK or LASIK (either wavefront guided, or conventional) is permissible for aircrew applicants and CTs. Same goes for current aircrew other than pilot. Current pilots may undergo only the wavefront guided variants of these procedures.
KingKikapu said:I bet you would be hard-pressed to find non-wavefront guided setups today. From a physics standpoint, you would be a moron to do ignore that advantage.
Yeah, I know it doesnt transfer over, but atleast I have an idea with my vfitness (vision etc). i Solo'd at Springbank Airport, just outside of Calgary.benny88 said:I too have a CAT1, but it doesn't transfer over and you have to still do the military aircrew medical. A license will show the recruiting centre that you are dedicated enough to become a pilot to spend some money on it, but I would say it's not a major advantage. Where did you manage to solo before 16? :rules:
Truthfully, I don't see them being able to do much more with the technology on the accuracy end of things. The tracking system is very accurate and using phased pulse correction ensures a custom profile for everyone. About the only thing they can do to make it more accurate is an adaptive optics suite on the ccd to correct for things like turbulence or alcohols wafting in the air between the sensor and the eye (frankly overkill in my opinion).Intelligent Design said:The surgery I was looking into is wavefront guided, however I have to wait another year and a half or so before I can get it anyways, and who knows what kinds of breakthroughs might come out by then! They might invent gene therapy that can alter the shape of your eyes for all I know haha. It seems laser surgery has been making nothing but strides over the last few years as it has been gaining popularity.
Ryanaaas said:Yeah, I know it doesnt transfer over, but at least I have an idea with my vfitness (vision etc). i Solo'd at Springbank Airport, just outside of Calgary.