Dear Phil and others, > however when it comes to gliding, there is no requirement (according to the declaration) to wear glasses etc?
FALSE (refer below): under the medical schedule 1, you are required to carry a spare set of glasses. In reality, the medical standard required for both glider pilots and PPL holders is the same, it is just different in the way it is administered. A doctor who issues a health declaration without reference to the Schedule 1 is leaving himself open to possible litigation if things go wrong. Cheers, Michael Please refer below: Schedule 1 Medical standards Part 1 General medical requirements 33. A person who uses contact lenses to meet the visual standards set out in paragraphs 27 to 32 (both inclusive): (a) must be able to wear those lenses for twice the projected length of flight time or duty time for the person without deterioration in visual acuity or discomfort; and (b) if the lenses used are of the hard or gas permeable variety � must be demonstrated able to read at least 6/9 with a pair of spectacles binocularly immediately after removal of the lenses. Part 5 Conditions applicable to certain medical certificates Use of correcting lenses 1. If a medical certificate is granted to a person who needs correcting lenses to satisfy the requirements of paragraph 31 of the general medical requirements, the person must use those correcting lenses while performing duties for which the medical certificate is required. 2. In the case of a person who is required to meet medical standard No. 1 or 2, the correcting lenses may be incorporated into 1 spectacle frame or be a combination of contact lenses and lenses incorporated into 1 spectacle frame. 3. In the case of a person who is required to meet medical standard No. 1 or 2, a spare pair of spectacle lenses for each pair of correcting lenses required must be within reach of the person while the person is performing duties essential to the operation of an Australian aircraft during flight time. -- * You are subscribed to the aus-soaring mailing list. * To Unsubscribe: send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] * with "unsubscribe aus-soaring" in the body of the message * or with "help" in the body of the message for more information.
