All is well with the world
I did NOT mean to cause consternation with anyone; just the opposite. But, I do need to clarify. I get emails, calls, letters, smoke signals, etc; on a daily basis from folks that received, from someone, a general answer to a general question. In turn, that answer, does NOT fit their specific circumstance and then they are disappointed, hurt, angry, etc. Hence, that’s why I usually answer the way I do.
I’ve been given the mission to monitor the Forums, which I can’t do during duty hours, because it is NOT endorsed by DoD---access at work is blocked. I have the authority and knowledge to give the specific answers to the specific questions that apply to specific people.
When folks wish to speak in generalities and use the Forums as the Social Network it was designed for, then I stand on the sidelines. There is NO better Social Network for this purpose, Bar None! But in the medical arena, we’re talking about a different issue here.
Each individual has a different issue when it comes to severity, frequency, effect on normal functioning , etc. Even when the issue is exactly the same, the results may be different based on when it occurred and which SA/ROTC program is involved.
mombee was 100% correct when she said “a lot of candidates” and “the vast majority.” KP2001 was 100% correct when he said “I'll speak for the Navy alone…;”Things you wouldn't even consider being a problem can require a waiver for aviation…;”eyesight for pilot candidates is 20/40 in both eyes (Larry add-on - but this is for the Navy).”
So, all is well with the world.
I appreciate mombee’s and KP 2001’s participation. If the originator of the thread, mnolan, still hasn’t figured out the CG Aviation Medical manual, KP 2001 said he stands by ready to assist. Kumbaya to all