Tucano anthropometric limits
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Tucano anthropometric limits
One of our VGS staff cadets has expressed an interest in applying for RAF aircrew next year. However, he's rather on the (ahem) large side. I seem to recall reading somewhere that the Tucano has quite limiting anthropometric conditions -- anyone on here know exactly what they are?
Many thanks.
John
Many thanks.
John
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John,
in simple terms there is no particular minumum or maximum height allowed; the anthro measurements take many features into account, including a rather important bum-to knee length. This topic has cropped up before fairly recently on the website, as I remember, the measurements required may have been included. From memory, the Tucano is not the limiting factor, as studes have passed Linton to find subsequently they dont fit in the hawk. If you do a quick search on the site you may find exact details. Your station medical officer may be able to actually carry the measurements out if you ask politely and they are not too busy.
PS, are you from Sealand? Recognise the 5xx callsign form a past life, thats all!
in simple terms there is no particular minumum or maximum height allowed; the anthro measurements take many features into account, including a rather important bum-to knee length. This topic has cropped up before fairly recently on the website, as I remember, the measurements required may have been included. From memory, the Tucano is not the limiting factor, as studes have passed Linton to find subsequently they dont fit in the hawk. If you do a quick search on the site you may find exact details. Your station medical officer may be able to actually carry the measurements out if you ask politely and they are not too busy.
PS, are you from Sealand? Recognise the 5xx callsign form a past life, thats all!
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recently posted - please do an accuracy check:
Weight - 56.6- 96.5Kg
Functional Reach - Min 720mm
Sitting Height - 865 - 990
865 - 990mm
Buttock - Knee
560 - 660mm
Buttock- Heel
1000 - 1200mm
Weight - 56.6- 96.5Kg
Functional Reach - Min 720mm
Sitting Height - 865 - 990
865 - 990mm
Buttock - Knee
560 - 660mm
Buttock- Heel
1000 - 1200mm
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My apologies: I'd forgotten this topic had been covered recently. Thanks very much for the information, and also the suggestion to ask the SMO to check. In fact the guy in question has his annual medical coming up shortly, so that should be an ideal opportunity.
Wonder what the issue with the Hawk anthro is? Weight, or buttock-to-knee?
John (who'd sell his soul to the devil for a Tucano ride but suspects his own bum-to-knee might be a trifle excessive. . .)
Wonder what the issue with the Hawk anthro is? Weight, or buttock-to-knee?
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Seem to remember that the Hawk limit was farely similar to the Tucano. However, if you were above a certain all up weight, the seat was no longer 0-0. You had to be doing 70kts to bang out. Not sure if this has changed - it's been a while!!
