RAF Pilot - Physical Requirements?
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RAF Pilot - Physical Requirements?
This is my first post here, I appologise if it is in the wrong topic.
I have been reading up about RAF Pilotting jobs for some time now, I have read that the type of aircraft that successful applicants will be trained to fly is dependant on many factors including physical dimensions?
Does anyone know what physical dimensions would categorise a person for which type of aircraft?
I.E for multi engined how tall/wide or type of build?
Im hoping to apply as soon as my college course is complete, just waiting on lecturers to mark the bleading work!!
I have been reading up about RAF Pilotting jobs for some time now, I have read that the type of aircraft that successful applicants will be trained to fly is dependant on many factors including physical dimensions?
Does anyone know what physical dimensions would categorise a person for which type of aircraft?
I.E for multi engined how tall/wide or type of build?
Im hoping to apply as soon as my college course is complete, just waiting on lecturers to mark the bleading work!!
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As you may already have noticed, your question has not been treated with the gravity you probably hoped for. For a clue as to why, check the top thread in this Mil Aircrew forum. Wannabees!
One of the physical attributes required will certainly be sight.
As you may already have noticed, your question has not been treated with the gravity you probably hoped for. For a clue as to why, check the top thread in this Mil Aircrew forum. Wannabees!
One of the physical attributes required will certainly be sight.
Last edited by Shack37; 19th Jul 2012 at 20:54.
Oscar13,
Sorry that we'reall such a bunch of
here. You will eventually get some useful answers.
For now, I would say that the type a new pilot goes to is far more likely to be determined by ability and suitability than dimensions. Unless you are abnormally tall/fat/dwarfish/etc, the limitations these days aren't that tight. Not to say that there aren't limits, but many don't find themselves streamed on that basis.
Persevere and someone here will offer some guidance or point you in the right direction.
Sorry that we'reall such a bunch of
here. You will eventually get some useful answers.For now, I would say that the type a new pilot goes to is far more likely to be determined by ability and suitability than dimensions. Unless you are abnormally tall/fat/dwarfish/etc, the limitations these days aren't that tight. Not to say that there aren't limits, but many don't find themselves streamed on that basis.
Persevere and someone here will offer some guidance or point you in the right direction.
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sorry for not thoroughly reading the sticky, after reading the second post in the topic i didnt feel i would be posting in the right place, clearly was wrong.
if its not that major a factor about physical dimensions then i wont get concerned about it. thanks though
if its not that major a factor about physical dimensions then i wont get concerned about it. thanks though
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Are you sure Airborne? It seems to be able to coordinate 4 limbs at once... 
Oscar, what Coutney said, additionally there is a thread at the top of the Aircrew site to assist you.... Good luck on your choice of career.
Link
http://www.pprune.org/military-aircr...ew-thread.html
Oscar, what Coutney said, additionally there is a thread at the top of the Aircrew site to assist you.... Good luck on your choice of career.
Link
http://www.pprune.org/military-aircr...ew-thread.html
Last edited by NutLoose; 19th Jul 2012 at 21:18.
The technical term is anthropometric so searching for that may give you more info but don't bother. You can't measure yourself accurately anyway (especially functional reach) so don't try.
If you really want to be a pilot apply and let OASC do the measurements - it's not as if you can change them anyway! If you only want to fly fast jets and don't want to fly multis or rotary then this will show through in your interview and I doubt you'll be selected. Your motivation for joining is very important.
If you really want to be a pilot apply and let OASC do the measurements - it's not as if you can change them anyway! If you only want to fly fast jets and don't want to fly multis or rotary then this will show through in your interview and I doubt you'll be selected. Your motivation for joining is very important.
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Are you sure Airborne? It seems to be able to coordinate 4 limbs at once...
