Revised vision req. for aircrew?

[737pilot]

Hi folks,

First time poster, long time reader....Anyway, flying with a captain(civy) the other day and he was telling me about his son who was recently accepted as a navigator, but also passed the medical for pilot.  Of course the topic of vision came up.  He told me that 20/20 was only for fast jets.  Helos, transports and maritime patrol was not as restrictive.  I have been looking for a long time for a way around this loophole for my own application, but have yet to find it(I wear contacts/glasses   ).  Obviously I am an unskilled civilian, but with pretty respectable flying experience(I know it doesn't count).  Can anyone offer any insight regarding this "revised vision requirement"?  Thanks for your help.  By the way, I am very familiar with the "original" application process, and all its usual efficiencies(regardless of flight experience, must be trained the military way, etc.).

 

[ark]

http://www.dnd.ca/site/newsroom/view_news_e.asp?id=2407

This issue has been discussed here more than once. Make sure you get familiar with the search engine as there is much more info around.

Good Luck

 

[benny88]

      The vision standards have changed recently, that link or your local Recruiting centre can help. But I can say that there is no difference between requirements for different types of pilots (multi, rotary, fast jets) as you're accepted into the CF and do LOTS of other training and flying before you're chosen for a particular stream.