OCVT MFT completed (operational color vision test / medical flight test

[Table Two]

Last week I took the OCVT and MFT and received a LOE for a First Class Medical. How I got here or my flying history really doesn't matter, but after 12 years of flying I failed the color vision portion of my recent 1st class medical. Paperwork to the FAA as well as scheduling the tests took about a month so don't think it can be done in a hurry!

Other recollections of this test are spot on if you search this website, another pilot posted a great writeup that I referenced in getting ready for these tests. You have to nail the light gun signals, read colored text and identify colors on a VFR chart, identify colors and text in the cockpit, and identify colors and lights outside as you do a short flight. Really there were no surprises, you either see the colors or you dont. If you have to take this test, go in to it relaxed and confident.

 

[Mongoose121]

Table Two,
Congratulations on nailing the OCVT w/ MFT to obtain your LOE for a Class I medical. Not an easy feat (I was in your shoes several years back) and please accept my personal and heartfelt congratulations.

Mongoose

 

[Table Two]

http://forums.jetcareers.com/threads/firsthand-account-ocvt.107009/
http://forums.jetcareers.com/threads/color-deficiency-issue.123503/#post-1717641

These are the two threads I referenced, Mongoose121 you did a great job describing the experience. Since my experience was so similar, I felt there was no need to repeat what has already been posted.

Whether you have 4000 hours or 40, it is really not so bad.

 

[Omaha45A]

wow I'm in the same boat......