Just like RAF life itself, nothing is ever black and white.
I have known someone who failed aptitude at Cranwell but was accepted as pilot because they proved to be above average throughout elementary flying training.
I have known a guy who was found to be too long in the sitting height category but was told to "hunch down slightly" in the medical.
I myself was told I couldn't fly due to possible childhood asthma but got the decision overturned by the OASC PMB.
However, and there always is a however...
I have also known of a lad being turned down for having arms 2mm too short.
A lad being refused pilot because his eyesight had deteriorated over his 4 years at uni.
Overall, I must say that of the people accepted the majority only got in because of pressure and perseverance from their UAS bosses against the system.
I'm sure the RAF aren't as black and white as everyone might think as they do often judge a case on its individual merit.
Hope this helps.
SSU
