Can you be a CFI or commercial pilot if you have a color vision problem?
Asked by: Ron Phillips 5038 views Commercial Pilot, FAA Regulations, Flight Instructor, General Aviation, Private Pilot, Student Pilot
Good afternoon. I am a 46 y/o 100 hour TT private pilot (ASEL). I currently have a restriction on my third-class medical Cannot fly at night or by color signal control. As I understand it, this is standard practice unless you get a Statement of Demonstrated Ability (SODA).
I would like to spend the money to earn my multi, instrument and commercial rating/licenses and then earn my instructor certificate. I do intend to use my commercial rating to earn income (thereby requiring a second-class medical).
I'm wondering if any one has gone through this process with color vison problems and a SODA, or is it even possible to do what I'm asking even with a SODA. Does the second class medical allow it?
Finally, I understand that I can be a compensated INSTRUCTOR with a third-class medical as long as I'm not acting as PIC... but that doesn't help with new students.
Thanks to anyone that can assist. I'm simply ready for a career change and desire commercial, but not ATP.
Ron Phillips
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