[SkyWest Todd]

Hey Mike,
I would complete the Farnsworth Lantern test with your doc and have him write a letter that you have passed that color vision test. Take it with you when you meet with your AME. That may be sufficient for the AME, however, your AME may want to see you demonstrate the test as well. I'm not sure.

I had the same problem with color vision. My AME gave me a letter and said that it would work for any future color vision tests for my 1st class medical.

As for the "riding along" in a corporate jet. The way I understand it, you would need to be type rated to log the time. If the plane requires a 2nd crew member, you could log SIC time. You would want to check the regulations and look that one up for yourself so you're not taking someone elses word for it.

If you keep pursuing the career, it will all work out. Sometimes flying jobs just sort of fall in your lap and sometimes the one you want seems to be so far out of reach that it gets frustrating. One way or another, if you get your license and ratings, it will come together.

Were you able to get ahold of ATP on the 1800 number? Are you flying this weekend?

Talk to you later, Todd