JonJay
Well Known Member
My AME of 14 years finally retired, so off to a recommended AME for my Medical. I have always failed the color chart tests, but that did not matter to my old doc. When I failed, he just pointed out various colored objects and made sure I could see red, green, etc... Never another thought about it until yesterday when I failed the charts, as expected, and my new AME gave me my Medical with restrictions, No Night Flying.
After a little research, I discovered that there where easier color charts that I might be able to pass. I found those at a nearby Optomostrist office, they where very helpfull, and gave me a quick impromptu test. I failed those too.
I believe my only option now is to schedule a Signal Light Test from my FISDO. I am fully confident that I will pass as I do not have any trouble discerning colors on lights and charts.
Thought I would throw this out there to see if anybody has any other suggestions or knows any other options. Funny, I have not flown at night for over ten years, so it is not that big of a deal, but there is somethign about the Big Brother telling me I cant do something that just does not sit right with me.
As much as I loved my old AME, I am not sure he was doing me any favors by not telling me that this might become an issue in the future. He was one of the good ole boys and knew I was safe and had a thing about the controlling nature of the FAA. I am in otherwise excellent health. I feel bad for those he might have been letting bye in not so good health as they might be in for a really nasty surprise.
After a little research, I discovered that there where easier color charts that I might be able to pass. I found those at a nearby Optomostrist office, they where very helpfull, and gave me a quick impromptu test. I failed those too.
I believe my only option now is to schedule a Signal Light Test from my FISDO. I am fully confident that I will pass as I do not have any trouble discerning colors on lights and charts.
Thought I would throw this out there to see if anybody has any other suggestions or knows any other options. Funny, I have not flown at night for over ten years, so it is not that big of a deal, but there is somethign about the Big Brother telling me I cant do something that just does not sit right with me.
As much as I loved my old AME, I am not sure he was doing me any favors by not telling me that this might become an issue in the future. He was one of the good ole boys and knew I was safe and had a thing about the controlling nature of the FAA. I am in otherwise excellent health. I feel bad for those he might have been letting bye in not so good health as they might be in for a really nasty surprise.