Yes, there is an FAA FAR for Part 135 Carriers (airlines) that states that
PICS (pilot-in-command--which could be captain, jumpseat pilot or co-pilot,
depending on who has "stick" control) must have vision corrected to 20/20.
A great site for this info is www.avweb.com.  I'll get the exact text if
anyone wants it.

-Kyle

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From: K. Salkin [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Monday, June 10, 2002 9:54 PM
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Subject: Re: Supreme Court Decision Affecting ADA Rights


Thanks.  Does the vision have to be corrected to 20/20?

"Regina Urling" wrote in message news:
<001901c210e9$85061d30$a1e61840@urling>... > My husband is a commercial
airline pilot and wears contacts while flying. > > > ----- Original
Message ----- > From: "K. Salkin" > To: > Sent: Monday, June 10, 2002
9:08 PM > Subject: Re: Supreme Court Decision Affecting ADA Rights > > >
 > That's a correctable condition and not a danger generally speaking. >
 > However, I believe the FAA does not allow commercial air pilots who >
 > need vision correction to fly commercial jets. Someone please correct
 > > me if I'm wrong. > > > > Kat > > > > "Magenta Raine" wrote in
message news: > > <[log in to unmask]>... What about the
sighted airline pilots > > whose vision was corrected with glasses? > >
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