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« on: July 07, 2005, 09:13:48 PM »

Does anyone know anyone in the armed forces?

Was wondering as I was thinking about becoming a hellicopter pilot for either the Army/RAF/Navy, and was wondering if army life is as bad as its made to be on crappy Hollywood films.

Anyway, I was reading up on piloting, and I pass all the requirements, except, it says that you aren't allowed to have had surgery on your eyes, now, I haven't, but I also have slightly less than perfect vision, I need to wear glasses to read the board/signs a bit away.
I always thought that you had to have perfect vision to be a pilot, so if you aren't allowed to have had surgery, does laser eye count?
That is supposed to perfect your eyesight without any side-effects.

Just wondering if anyone knew, cheers.
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« Reply #1 on: July 08, 2005, 10:25:14 AM »

My cousin is/was in the RAF. Can't remember if he still is or not, but he used to fly Hawks and Tornados.

Haven't seen him in ages, but I think I've got his e-mail address lying around somewhere, so I can forward your questions on if you want?
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« Reply #2 on: July 08, 2005, 03:43:42 PM »

Please, if you could.
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« Reply #3 on: July 11, 2005, 10:12:24 PM »

Woo, double post.

Apparently laser eye doesn't count as surgery, so thats one way, I still need to find out the worst vision acceptable though.
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« Reply #4 on: July 11, 2005, 11:34:42 PM »

I would assume to be a pilot you need 20/20 vision. =).
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« Reply #5 on: July 14, 2005, 12:46:05 AM »

yes, we wouldn't want you mistaking the roof of my house for a runway, would we? Tongue
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« Reply #6 on: July 14, 2005, 03:29:55 PM »

Theres a difference between not being able to read writing on a board 25 foot away and not being able to tell the difference between a roof and a landing pad...
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« Reply #7 on: July 15, 2005, 10:12:59 AM »

wonder how thatll change your driving application
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