FAA Starts New Year With New Color Vision Testing Standards
Effective January 1st, 2025, the FAA Color Vision Testing (CVT) standards changed. Now, only specifically designated and approved computer-based color vision screening tests will be acceptable for pilot exams.
Additionally, the test results will now be uploaded into the Airman’s medical examination similar to ECG’s.
The following tests are currently FAA-approved:
• Waggoner CCVT
• Rabin Cone Test (RCCT) Air Force/Army/Navy/Coast Guard Version
• City Occupational Colour Assessment & Diagnosis (CAD; AVOT-PRO-US)
All new pilot applicants will be required to meet the new CVT standards. Pilots who have previously met the CVT standards are not required to test unless they are upgrading their FAA Medical Certificate to a higher class or unless they disclose a new medical condition that has impacted their color vision.
In the event that an airman does not pass one or more of the accepted color vision tests, the AME will be required to make the appropriate notation and upload the test scoring sheet. In this case, the AME will issue a 3rd Class Medical Certificate provided the airman is otherwise qualified with the added limitation “Valid for day visual flight rules (VFR) only.”
If the airman were to seek an upgrade to 1st or 2nd class medical certificate, an appeal to the Federal Air Surgeon will be necessary.
When scheduling your aviation medical examination, make sure that the AME is using an approved CVT platform. If not, your medical certificated will be invalidated once the error is identified.
If you have any questions about these new CVT requirements or anything else related to medical certification, please connect with us, because we know pilots, we know the regs and we are here to help.
Whether you simply love to fly, or you fly for a living, Steel City Direct Care works to keep you healthy, well and flight-ready! Our practice specializes in aviators, athletes and urgent care for individuals, families and businesses.
We look forward to connecting with you!
Christopher T. Conti, MD is a Senior Aviation Medical Examiner, located in Wexford, PA, just 30-minutes outside of the Pittsburgh city limits, with a new office opening soon in Braddock, PA.
Additionally, the test results will now be uploaded into the Airman’s medical examination similar to ECG’s.
The following tests are currently FAA-approved:
• Waggoner CCVT
• Rabin Cone Test (RCCT) Air Force/Army/Navy/Coast Guard Version
• City Occupational Colour Assessment & Diagnosis (CAD; AVOT-PRO-US)
All new pilot applicants will be required to meet the new CVT standards. Pilots who have previously met the CVT standards are not required to test unless they are upgrading their FAA Medical Certificate to a higher class or unless they disclose a new medical condition that has impacted their color vision.
In the event that an airman does not pass one or more of the accepted color vision tests, the AME will be required to make the appropriate notation and upload the test scoring sheet. In this case, the AME will issue a 3rd Class Medical Certificate provided the airman is otherwise qualified with the added limitation “Valid for day visual flight rules (VFR) only.”
If the airman were to seek an upgrade to 1st or 2nd class medical certificate, an appeal to the Federal Air Surgeon will be necessary.
When scheduling your aviation medical examination, make sure that the AME is using an approved CVT platform. If not, your medical certificated will be invalidated once the error is identified.
If you have any questions about these new CVT requirements or anything else related to medical certification, please connect with us, because we know pilots, we know the regs and we are here to help.
Whether you simply love to fly, or you fly for a living, Steel City Direct Care works to keep you healthy, well and flight-ready! Our practice specializes in aviators, athletes and urgent care for individuals, families and businesses.
We look forward to connecting with you!
Christopher T. Conti, MD is a Senior Aviation Medical Examiner, located in Wexford, PA, just 30-minutes outside of the Pittsburgh city limits, with a new office opening soon in Braddock, PA.
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