Originally Posted by
Excargodog
Mea culpa, mea maxima culpa. Let me clarify. His vision, even at 29/35 bilaterally, meets criteria for a third class medical license which would allow him to perform non-commercial flying duties. SUCH AS operate as a private pilot if appropriately licensed.
If you have a wife, she must be a saint.
Anyway, my point is there are numerous pathways to have an enjoyable time and perhaps a career in Aviation even with the loss of a medical or stuck with a third class. Worst case, I would consider the Light Sport track to CFI Sport if I had the passion for aviation.
Like I said before, there may be medical reasons his eyes are stuck at "20/35" corrected vision that could be a disqualifier for a third class medical as well. ie: Glaucoma, cataracts, tumors, etc. He really needs to talk with some experts! Not just a blanket statement that he qualifies for a 3rd class! My point being, once you get denied a medical then you are really screwed and may not even qualify for a sport pilot or glider track!