Quote Originally Posted by jedi View Post
Bradley,

I can recommend going for the First Class medical with a SODA if required. I struggled with the standard color chart for several years before I gave in to the recommendations of applying for the SODA. I now have no color restrictions and never need to look at the color chart. Post #5 is spot on. You will not need any of this for the Sport Pilot but if you can pass the required test now you will have that paperwork in the bank for future use if you ever wanted or needed it. Get it while you are young.

Do the tower light gun as a practice test. I did it on the ramp and then was called back to do it in flight for a commercial certificate. Can you guess what color I was given on final. I could have passes the test without being able to see the tower. That was years ago. I expect it would be more difficult today but I still have the letter in my file.

I had 30 years with United and love LS and UL. Wish we could fly together. Enjoy it.

PS, tell your dad he should check into the light stuff and find out what he has been missing for the several decades.
(Just saw the last bit of your comment)
I will let him know! He's just now rolling into his 2 year mark, but he's been on military leave since he completed the United flight training and expects to do so until he hits about the 3 year mark.
So he's expecting to retired from the AF relatively soon!
(Fly the Friendly Skies!)


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