The FAA can make a special issuance for many medical
conditions. As was also said, if you can qualify for a
driver's license you can be a Sport Pilot [new FAA pilot
classification].

I suggest that you contact the AOPA www.aopa.org and speak
to their medical department. They may require that you join
after a phone call.


--
James H. Macklin
ATP,CFI,A&P

--
The people think the Constitution protects their rights;
But government sees it as an obstacle to be overcome.
some support
http://www.usdoj.gov/olc/secondamendment2.htm
See http://www.fija.org/ more about your rights and duties.


"Richard" wrote in message
...
| Hello everyone,
|
| Long-time lurker first time poster...licensed skydiver.
I'm interested
| in becoming a pilot (age 47) but given that my best
corrected vision in
| my left eye is 20/40 and usually 20/50 (with hard
contacts) as a result
| of keratoconus. I'm anticipating the need for a corneal
transplant
| therefore to get the left eye to acceptable params. Has
anyone here had
| or know of anyone who has had such surgery and
become/maintained flight
| status?
|
| TIA
|
| Richard