Vision requirement better than 20/40

[statesman]

I was reading in the previous thread 'Vision requirement for SNA...' and didnt find my answer.

There was a lot of talk about the vision requirement for vision worse than 20/40 and then the discussion of contacts.

My vision is 20/20 R and 20/25 L caused by a slight astigmatism.

My XO is a P3 pilot and has mentioned that 20/20 is still the standard for SNA, but it sounded like 20/40 might be the standard.

Can anyone confirm this?

 

[Kickflip89]

I had a reserve flight doc tell me the standard was 20/20...I think that is simply what it USED to be.

All the NOMI documents I've read say the same thing: 20/40 with refractive error no worse than -1.5 diopters for myopia and -1.0 diopters for astigmatism.

BTW I was born in Albuquerque, great place

 

[Chubby]

20/40 correctable to 20/20 and you're good to go. Use the search function though for a more thorough discussion on the matter.

 

[raptor10]

Check the NOMI Website

Here are the regs and info on wavers

1.6 STUDENT NAVAL AVIATOR APPLICANT (SNA) STANDARDS
All applicants for pilot training must meet Class I standards except as follows:
Visual Acuity, Distant and Near: Uncorrected visual acuity must not be less than 20/40 each eye, correctable to 20/20 each eye using a Goodlite eye chart. Vision testing procedures shall comply with those outlined on the Aerospace Reference and Waiver Guide Physical Exams section.
Refractive Limits: If uncorrected distant visual acuity is less than 20/20 either eye, a manifest refraction must be recorded for the correction required to attain 20/20. If the candidate’s distant visual acuity is 20/20, a manifest refraction is not required. Total myopia may not be greater than -1.50 diopters in any meridian, total hyperopia no greater than +3.00 diopters in any meridian, or astigmatism no greater

 

[statesman]

Thanks for the info. I appreciate the help.