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We only check phorias on Class 1 and 2 medicals. If you have double vision it is a problem otherwise it is not. If the phoria is so bad you are functionally a monovision person, they allow you to fly monovision with a SODA, you just need to pass a Medical Flight Test with an FAA inspector to demonstrate depth perception.
 
Ryan Wesley Hawkins said:
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Matt152

Are you badly colorblind or did you only want a PPL? And if you are colorblind how badly is your color deficiency?
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I am red/green colorblind. I never had any trouble with traffic lights, so it was a big surprise when I went to the AME for my 3rd class when I was 16. I couldn't identify anything on the red/green dot plates. Anyway, I passed the signal light test and the restrictions were removed from the 3rd class medical. I had spoken with an FAA guy at the FSDO, and he said forget about becoming a professional pilot: "They will never take you when there are guys out there without a waiver." So I forgot about it and planned to just fly for fun. 11 years pass.

I am talking with a pilot on a commercial flight and he tells me "oh, I am colorblind." After doing a medical flight test with an FAA inspector my 3rd class was upgraded to a 1st class. I am switching careers to flying.

As for your other question, yes, the light is basically the same as a traffic light.

Hope this answers your question.

Matt
 
This is why the FAA issues a Letter of Evidence and not a SODA for color vision now --- no record of the problem when it comes to employment.:)
 
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