I have a red green colour deficiency, will this prevent me from flying helicopters?

Question

I have taken an Ishahara test- and failed. It told me I was red/green defficient. Although I can still tell the difference between these colours in day to day life. How doese this affect my ability to pass the colour requirements for flying helicopters?

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Answer 1

If you're in the US, contact an Aviation Medical Examiner (AME).  You can find one here.

http://www.faa.gov/pilots/amelocator/

Answer 2

I think you'd better pose that question to an AME or FSDO office.  I think you'll find you won't have the ability to fly at night.

I could not find the FAR that specifically addresses that one.

Good luck.

Answer 3

In the US, you will be permitted to do anything you can demonstrate the ability to do safely. Assuming your vision does not change, you will be able to obtain permanent waivers (called SODAs).

Answer 4

It would pose a problem with night flying for sure. You whould consult an Aviation Medical Examiner or your local FAA Flight Standards District Office with this.

I find it interesting that in day-to-day life you can tell the difference, but failed the Ishahara test. I'd get re-tested.

I would imagine that if you had this deficiency, it would be almost impossible for you to drive and adhere to traffic lights.

Answer 5

I am a pilot and have a red-green deficiency.  Its not a problem.