Getting in a little late on this...
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Originally Posted by sinkhole Are you sure you need perfect vision? I've read some fighter pilots say they fly with their contacts. |
In the US, unequivocably yes. You must start out with 20/20 vision or better with no astigmatism. If your vision degrades over the course of your career, they may work something out -- they're not going to waste all that money they spent on your training. (Note: in the US Navy, you must only have perfect vision if you want to pilot jets; you can be
correctable to 20/20 if you want to fly helos or be a Naval Flight Officer.)
Also, think about it...do you really want to be pulling 9 G's with contact lenses sliding around on your eyes?
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