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If I'm color blind, is there a pilot certification I can qualify for that will allow me to fly an airplane? Either recreationally or professionally?

asked Aug 17 '10 at 13:35

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Yes, but this is dependant upon how color blind you are and your medical examiner would be able to answer whether or not you are worthy of flight. The 14 CFR Part 67 regulations, state that a pilot must have "the ability to perceive those colors necessary for the safe performance of airman duties" for all medical certification classes. So in a basic sense I take it as this: If you can tell the difference between red & green, blue [Air] & brown/green [earth], you should be good; but I am not a certified medical examiner so I can not make that decision for you.

answered Aug 17 '10 at 14:27

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Yea, thats correct. More specifically, the AME will deny the application for color blindness. The applicant will then appeal to OKC and ask for a SODA (statement of demonstrated ability). Then OKC will give the applicant a FSDO representative to conduct the test. Basically, it is having the tower shine the red and green lights to you while standing on the tarmac. If you get it right, the FSDO personnel will validate the SODA and OKC will issue you the medical certificate.

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