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Any chance to become a pilot now?
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Folks,
Thanks for all the help and great advice. My wife just infomed me that I absolutely do not meet the vision requirements to become a pilot (she is an Optometrist after all). I'm -5 in one eye, -4.75 in the other but no where near 6/12 or 6/18 uncorrected. Corrected I am 20/20. Despite this setback I will go ahead with the education and private pilots license in hopes the CF changes the rules eventually. The change can only mean good things for myself but to tell you the truth it's so damn disheartening. I'm not one to sulk, have to suck it up and carry-on, right?
If anyone knows of anything different in terms of vision requirements or know another way to become a combat pilot then I am all ears. Would the US be willing to sign on a Canadian citizen as an air force pilot (I know I know...I shouldn'y bring the USAF into this forum - dumb question)?
Cpl Jay
Thanks for all the help and great advice. My wife just infomed me that I absolutely do not meet the vision requirements to become a pilot (she is an Optometrist after all). I'm -5 in one eye, -4.75 in the other but no where near 6/12 or 6/18 uncorrected. Corrected I am 20/20. Despite this setback I will go ahead with the education and private pilots license in hopes the CF changes the rules eventually. The change can only mean good things for myself but to tell you the truth it's so damn disheartening. I'm not one to sulk, have to suck it up and carry-on, right?
If anyone knows of anything different in terms of vision requirements or know another way to become a combat pilot then I am all ears. Would the US be willing to sign on a Canadian citizen as an air force pilot (I know I know...I shouldn'y bring the USAF into this forum - dumb question)?
Cpl Jay
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jzaidi1,
You could really enjoy flying off the island or in Brampton and until you have given that a chance, don't feel so bad about it. You make good money; why not get an aerobatic rating once your PPL is out of the way? Trust me, it is loads of fun!
Good luck with your studies and ratings.
You could really enjoy flying off the island or in Brampton and until you have given that a chance, don't feel so bad about it. You make good money; why not get an aerobatic rating once your PPL is out of the way? Trust me, it is loads of fun!
Good luck with your studies and ratings.
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jzaidi1 said:
40% and perhaps a little bit more of current cockpit allocations are for rotary wing.
I wouldn't come into the training program with a "fixed wing" only attitude - you stand a 40% chance of being disappointed.
Out of the the fixed wing selection slots only a small percentage are selected for fighter force.
Coming into the career field with an "I'm going to be a fighter pilot only" ... chances are ... you'll most likely be setting yourself up for disappointment.
Just trying to shine some light of reality for you - that's all.
Don't put all your eggs in the "I'm gonna' be a fighter pilot only man .." basket.
Don't shoot the messenger.
Best wishes if you do try out - it's a great career regardless of what cockpit you end up in.
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Folks,
Again thank you for the constructive criticism and words of wisdom. I may have misrepresented myself when I lead you to believe that "Fast Air" is the only thing I am interested in. Althought that is HIGHLY desirable I would have been happy enough to sit in a chopper or transport aircraft.
Funny how things turn around from day to day. My wife mentioned that there is a "relavtively" new but long/cumbersome way to improve eyesight without surgery. It's called Ortho-K (Orthokeratology). Basically it's an eye re-shaping lens that is worn at night - there is a possibility of become 6/6 (20/20 imperial measurements) but it will take a couple of years. It permanently re-shapes the cornea without the disadvantages of going Lasik or PRK (scarring or residual flaps). Ortho-K will have to be worn every night for the rest of your life once you hit your target eyesight but it's worth it in my opinion. My wife is going to point me to a few resources. I'll post my results here but you can also perform a google search on the aforementioned keywords.
I may have found my "in" but of course I am cautiously optimistic. One step at a time - get started on my education, get fit(ter) and find out more about Ortho-K. There is a silver cloud to all of this.
Cpl Jay
p.s Nothing wrong with making good money - as long as it doesn't take you away from your dreams.
Again thank you for the constructive criticism and words of wisdom. I may have misrepresented myself when I lead you to believe that "Fast Air" is the only thing I am interested in. Althought that is HIGHLY desirable I would have been happy enough to sit in a chopper or transport aircraft.
Funny how things turn around from day to day. My wife mentioned that there is a "relavtively" new but long/cumbersome way to improve eyesight without surgery. It's called Ortho-K (Orthokeratology). Basically it's an eye re-shaping lens that is worn at night - there is a possibility of become 6/6 (20/20 imperial measurements) but it will take a couple of years. It permanently re-shapes the cornea without the disadvantages of going Lasik or PRK (scarring or residual flaps). Ortho-K will have to be worn every night for the rest of your life once you hit your target eyesight but it's worth it in my opinion. My wife is going to point me to a few resources. I'll post my results here but you can also perform a google search on the aforementioned keywords.
I may have found my "in" but of course I am cautiously optimistic. One step at a time - get started on my education, get fit(ter) and find out more about Ortho-K. There is a silver cloud to all of this.
Cpl Jay
p.s Nothing wrong with making good money - as long as it doesn't take you away from your dreams.
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Globesmasher said:
Globemasher, in the recent selections and the next few, they try to give Jets to anyone who has the marks to do it and wants it. The rest is split 50/50 (maybe a little more helos, depending on the size of the course) between helos and multis.
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jzaidi1 said:
Your first step should be to verify if Ortho-K is allowed for new pilots. With recent changes to the visual standard your best bet would be to contact the research center in Toronto to get the latest and most accurate info and maybe a glimpse of the future.
http://www.toronto.drdc-rddc.gc.ca/contactus_e.html
Your wife would probably be the person to drop them an email/phone call as she knows all the optometry mumbo jumbo. If you get any relevant info, it would be nice if you could share it with us for future reference.
It can be. Depending on the results. Plus he would have to be a viable candidate for the surgery to begin with.
Now that I've strayed way out of my lane, the best thing would be for him to talk to a PA at the CFRC/D who can give him the real correct answer.
Now that I've strayed way out of my lane, the best thing would be for him to talk to a PA at the CFRC/D who can give him the real correct answer.
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lotion said:
You have no clue what you are talking about.
Please take my advice and read through the fora here before posting anything else. You may then be able to post intelligently.
And fill out your profile.
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Hi,
I will be walking into a recruitment centre early next week to explore options. Not to apply for pilot as of yet but at least establish a relationship with a recruitment officer and seek his/her guidance.
Anyone thing this is a good step so early in the process of "tranforming" myself from a Bay Street geek into a formidable candidate? Some info I will be seeking will centre around education, the right steps, eyesight, etc.
Thoughts?
Cpl Jay
I will be walking into a recruitment centre early next week to explore options. Not to apply for pilot as of yet but at least establish a relationship with a recruitment officer and seek his/her guidance.
Anyone thing this is a good step so early in the process of "tranforming" myself from a Bay Street geek into a formidable candidate? Some info I will be seeking will centre around education, the right steps, eyesight, etc.
Thoughts?
Cpl Jay
If you want an official answer, the only way to get it is from the CFRC.
Do note that recruiting can't tell you about eyesight, and that you'll have to speak to a PA from the Medical Section about that.
On the education standpoint, my best advice to you is to get accepted into a University Degree program, and if possible, have some solid marks to show for that, particularly if your previous marks were crap.
Do note that recruiting can't tell you about eyesight, and that you'll have to speak to a PA from the Medical Section about that.
On the education standpoint, my best advice to you is to get accepted into a University Degree program, and if possible, have some solid marks to show for that, particularly if your previous marks were crap.
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Of course it won't be accepted in the RCAF because there is no longer such as organization.
