Pilot slot and glasses

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AHS74

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Can you get a pilot slot with glasses and not having vision correction surgery?
 
I will be starting UPT in a month. I wear glasses. For UPT I will be allowed to wear soft contact lenses.
 
Will those stay in place when you're pulling 8 g's?

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If 8G's get pulled in UPT...

You broke the jet! :eek:

Steve
USAFA ALO
USAFA '83
 
My nephew flies an F-16 and wears contact lenses when he flies.
 
Pssh. Ejection training. :D

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AHS74 said:
Can you get a pilot slot with glasses and not having vision correction surgery?
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Short answer: Yes.
More complete answer: Yes, depending on your exact numbers and the AF granting you a waiver. If your vision isn't TERRIBLE, you have a decent shot at a waiver.

I'm about -2.25 in both eyes, and have a waiver. I fly with glasses.
 
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