grabmeier Posted February 17, 2006 Report Share Posted February 17, 2006 In technical terms, I have a color deficiency. I can see colors, but not as good as others. Certainly I can see the difference between red, green and white. How do I go about getting a waiver for my third class medical certificate so that I will be valid for night flight or by color signal control? Once/If I do get the waiver, does it have to be renewed? v/rEric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeezNutz Posted February 17, 2006 Report Share Posted February 17, 2006 You need to contact your local Flight Standards District Office (FSDO)... explain the situation, and they will arrrange for you to take a signal light gun test. If you pass the test the examiner will give you a waiver that you must present each time you take a flight physical to renew your medical. The waiver will not need to be renewed... its good for life as far as I understand. I had the same problem... I am now a flight instructor... its not a big deal, as long as you can pass the light gun test. -D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grabmeier Posted February 17, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2006 Excellent. Thanks for the prompt reply. v/rEric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyinrock Posted February 20, 2006 Report Share Posted February 20, 2006 Excellent. Thanks for the prompt reply. v/rEricEricThe light gun test is done by one of the FAA people out of the FSDO. I'd suggest you ask the tower to flash you a series of lights to see what they look like beforehand if you haven't already done so. The lights in the test will be random and you can't miss a single one. Pass it and you receive a copy of a "Statement Of Demonstrated Ability" or SODA. This color deficiency is very common in males and I have been operating with a SODA for over 30 years without problems. That included my 1st Class physicals.For my Canadian Commercial license, I did a Canadian physical and the color deficiency was covered with a test of colored disks that I had to arrange in order of shades. I passed it as well.Flyinrock ATP CFII/RAM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grabmeier Posted February 20, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2006 So do I have to be in the air for the light gun test or can I be on the ramp? Does the official test require you to be in a pattern and do it then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaIk2Kevin Posted February 21, 2006 Report Share Posted February 21, 2006 So do I have to be in the air for the light gun test or can I be on the ramp? Does the official test require you to be in a pattern and do it then? Your on the ground, Make sure to call early. I had a friend that had to do it and it took almost 3 months for him to get an appointment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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