AIM: To discuss the application effect of Panel D-15 in flight cadets.

METHODS: Totally, 400 cases in China Southern Airlines flight cadets in December 1 to 10, 2012 were enrolled randomly as the test object. Yu's color test book and Panel D-15 test were used to assess the students of color vision. The result of Yu's was expresses as parachromatism, color weakness and normal. The result of Panel D-15 was expresses as normal, small mistake and cross the line.

RESULTS: The results of Yu's color test book showed that 386 cases were normal, 4 cases of full color blindness, 5 cases of red-green color blindness, red green weak in 5 cases. The results of Panel D-15 examination showed that 384 cases were normal, 5 cases of small mistake, across the line in 11 cases.

CONCLUSION: Panel D-15 can objectively evaluate pilot candidates, can reduce the rate of misdiagnosis, guarantee the quality of recruitment, to ensure flight safety.