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1. disabledtraveladvice.co.uk › air-travel-when-blindAir Travel when Blind or Visually Impaired - DisabledTravelAdvice

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   May 18, 2021 · Usually advance notice of at least 48 hours before air travel is required. Airport staff will, on request, meet you upon arrival and assist in guiding you through check-in, baggage check and customs controls.

2. www.faa.gov › sites › faaChapter 13: Night Operations - Federal Aviation Administration

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   At night, blue wavelengths of light prevail in the visible portion of the spectrum. Therefore, slightly nearsighted (myopic) individuals viewing blue-green light at night may experience blurred vision. Even pilots with perfect vision find that image sharpness decreases as pupil diameter increases.

3. www.cfinotebook.net › notebook › aeromedical-andAeromedical & Human Factors - The Eyes & Vision - CFI Notebook

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   Although exposure to total darkness for at least 30 minutes is required for complete dark adaptation, a pilot can achieve a moderate degree of dark adaptation within 20 minutes under dim red cockpit lighting.

4. www.cathaypacific.com › cx › en_INHow planes land safely in thick fog | Cathay - Cathay Pacific

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   Jan 8, 2019 · We normally taxi at up to 30 knots (55 kilometres an hour), in low visibility that’s reduced to 10 knots or slower (20 kilometres an hour).’. Company policy dictates that low visibility landings must use the aircraft’s automated systems that interact with the airport’s instrument landing system.

5. www.wondersofworldaviation.com › blind_flyingBlind Flying - Wonders of World Aviation

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   “Blind” flying in cloud or fog is today a commonplace event, and is carried out with remarkable safety. In normal flight the pilot is able to judge the attitude of his machine by noting the relative position of the horizon.

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6. www.aopa.org › january › pilotFlying blind - AOPA

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   Dec 26, 2023 · For personal-use airplanes the rating reduces your aircraft insurance rates. For someone who flies regularly, the instrument rating can be earned in about 42 hours, including the checkride. Twenty of those hours can be logged in an approved airplane flight simulator.

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   Why do we need a 'blind' flight?

   • Mechanical and radio sciences have since achieved a victory in making possible the maintenance of services on all but one or two of the worst days of a year. “Blind” flying in cloud or fog is today a commonplace event, and is carried out with remarkable safety.

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   What is “blind” flying in cloud or fog?

   • “Blind” flying in cloud or fog is today a commonplace event, and is carried out with remarkable safety. In normal flight the pilot is able to judge the attitude of his machine by noting the relative position of the horizon.

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   How long does it take a pilot to adapt to darkness?

   • In darkness, vision becomes more sensitive to light, a process called dark adaptation. Although exposure to total darkness for at least 30 minutes is required for complete dark adaptation, a pilot can achieve a moderate degree of dark adaptation within 20 minutes under dim red cockpit lighting.

   Aeromedical & Human Factors - The Eyes & Vision - CFI Notebook

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   How long should a pilot look at a dimly lit object?

   • Each movement should not exceed 10 degrees, and each area should be observed for at least 1 second to enable detection. If the pilot detects a dimly lit object in a certain direction, the pilot should not look directly at the object, but scan the area adjacent to it, called off-center viewing.

   Chapter 13: Night Operations - Federal Aviation Administration

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   What is a good field of vision for a plane?

   • When both eyes are used for viewing, the overall field of vision measures about 120° vertically by 200° horizontally. The eye automatically adjusts for the light level experienced. During night flight, the cockpit and instrument lights should be as dim as possible.

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   Do blind passengers need assistance at the airport?

   • Blind or visually impaired air passengers should, if they will require additional assistance at the airport and on the flight, always inform their travel agent or the airline company they are using. It is suggested that, where possible, passengers give as much notice as possible, so that staff can be made available to help you at the airport.

   Air Travel when Blind or Visually Impaired - DisabledTravelAdvice

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8. www.nytimes.com › 2018/12/19 › opinionOpinion | Flying While Blind - The New York Times

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   Dec 19, 2018 · The vast distances of long concourses can be daunting. Signage is often hard to decipher even for people with average vision. Announcements compete with each other in a garbled sonic mess.