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Old 29th Oct 2013, 12:56
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Originally Posted by VP-F__
amazing that BA can get away with it really given that in this day and age you are not allowed to be sexist, racist etc but heightist is just fine.
I think it's really not written in stone. I'm 1cm over their stated height limits and it was no issue at all. I seem to remember some literature mentioning that if you're outwith the stated heights they'll do a "cockpit viability" check, although they didn't make me do one.

Was also out for a beverage with an ex 744 training captain (BA) who was a good two inches taller than me. He used to squeeze in to a Hawker Siddeley 748!

Can't speak for CTC, but FTE don't seem to have any issue with those of reasonable height (although you do beat me by 2 1/2 inches!).

Edit: As it happens, CTC do currently have a cadet on the FPP who is 6'6"

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