Can I become a pilot with spectacles or colour blindness?
This is a common question. Vision and colour perception are part of the medical examination for a pilot licence.
- Some vision problems can be corrected and may be acceptable within limits.
- Colour vision deficiency can be a serious problem for a pilot licence.
- The reliable way to know is the DGCA Class 1 medical at an approved medical examiner.
Do not decide by guessing or by what friends say. Take the medical early.
Shared by community members for general guidance. Always check dates, eligibility and rules on the official notification.
