I've been reading a lot about Navy and AF standards, including PRK policy. I know it has been covered here before -- and I've read it all -- but I'd like to clear a couple of questions up.
First, the Navy says that to be an aviator you need to have vision 20/50 or better uncorrected; correctable to 20/20. The Air Force says 20/80 or better uncorrected; correctable to 20/20.
So what does this mean? You could have 20/30, wear glasses, and still fly? I was under the impression that pilots weren't allowed to wear glasses? Furthermore, who can't see 20/80? It seems like a billboard almost!
Second, based on what I've read about the Navy's PRK policy, I'd like to clear this up. You get PRK while you're still a civilian and then you can get a wavier? Is this correct? And when do you get it (in terms of BDCP), and how hard is it to come by?
Thanks guys,
Logan
First, the Navy says that to be an aviator you need to have vision 20/50 or better uncorrected; correctable to 20/20. The Air Force says 20/80 or better uncorrected; correctable to 20/20.
So what does this mean? You could have 20/30, wear glasses, and still fly? I was under the impression that pilots weren't allowed to wear glasses? Furthermore, who can't see 20/80? It seems like a billboard almost!
Second, based on what I've read about the Navy's PRK policy, I'd like to clear this up. You get PRK while you're still a civilian and then you can get a wavier? Is this correct? And when do you get it (in terms of BDCP), and how hard is it to come by?
Thanks guys,
Logan