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Old 11th Jan 2013, 06:23
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I'm 6' 4". I haven't met many aircraft that I can't get in to, though some are a bit more of a compromise than others.

One thing I have noticed is that "normal" size pilots/students are more prone to complaining about ergonomics / cockpit fit. Taller pilots are just grateful to be able to get in and are more likely to accept the compromises that may be required.

A restriction based just on height is over-simplistic. The relative proportions of our bodies vary significantly so a "no fit" for one person may be fine for another of an equal height. When there is a question over whether someone will fit in the cockpit I ask them to come to the airfield just to see if we can get them in, if they fit then we book them a flight.
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