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Good Day!

So I guess we'll start with the introductions.
I am Bryonne James, 17 yrs. old and I am an aspiring Aircraft Mechanic and hopeful to be a pilot after having earned enough money to support flying classes.

You see I wanted to inquire if I have a chance?
I know this is a common question but there's a followup to that question.

I am colorblind. Not severely colorblind, just slightly colorblind. I can't determine the numbers in the Ishihara Test but I can solve the rubiks cube with no difficulty and delay because of the difference in colors. I was wondering if I have a place in being a pilot or even just an Aircraft Mechanic.

Hoping for a positive response,
Bryonne

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  1. Kris Kortokrax on May 09, 2014

    There is no requirement for a medical certificate to be a Mechanic, although you might run into a problem when it comes to connecting the red wire to the green wire (or some other color combination).

    As far as a Pilot certificate is concerned, I would suggest looking at the list of color tests available on the AOPA web site. Go to an ophthalmologist and have him conduct the tests. If you can pass one of the tests, you can have the doctor fill out FAA Form 8500-7 Eye Evaluation Report and take that to the AME. You will not need to read the numbers on his charts. If you cannot pass any of those tests, you can go to your local FSDO and try the Operational Color Vision Test (OCVT) if you want a Third class medical. If you need a Second or First class medical you would need to do the OCVT and a flight test.

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