What color blind test does the FAA use?

The OCVT (Operational Color Vision Test) consists of a sectional chart reading and light gun test, and the MFT (Medical Flight Test) is an actual flight with a FAA inspector from the FSDO to examine your operational capabilities in regards to color.



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The four exams are the following:
  • An FAA-approved alternate color plate test, such as the: AOC (1965 edition) AOC-HRR (second edition) Dvorine. Richmond (1983 edition) Richmond-HRR.
  • Operational Color Vision Test (OCVT) DAY.
  • Operational Color Vision Test (OCVT) NIGHT.
  • Color Vision Medical Flight Test.


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Upon joining the Navy, you must: Meet specific eyesight requirements: 20/40 best eye; 20/70 worst eye; correctable to 20/25 with no color blindness.

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