Sitting Height
Question regarding sitting height and helmets. My Internet search found several references such as Austrailian Defense, Maryland NG and a Tri-Service (USA,USAF,USN) publication that lists sitting height measurements for pilot qualifications.
I also went to Bell and searched their site for references to sitting heights.
We are now flying with helmets, NVGs to follow soon. One of our pilots that is 6 ft 4 in, presses into the greenhouse (Bell 407) with the helmet on. Being vertically challenged (5ft 10 in) I just slump to avoid the head rattle.
Crash safety versus long term ergonomics being the issue.
Any providers/compaines have policies that prohibit pilots from flying a helicopter for exceeding sitting height for that airframe? My regional director said he never considered the issue before.
Any thoughts,