Height and/or Weight Issues

[Jimmy The Big Greek]

The most funny thing I can remember was when I did spin training in a cessna 152 aerobatic. I squeezed my instructor up the window due to the centripetal force caused by the spin. He was not happy.

[B2N2]

Tallest student we ever had was 7'2".
Couldn't fly every plane we had, but had no trouble with C172 and Arrow.
From the outside it looked like he was sitting on the backseat, could not have been very comfortable for him.
He is now flying twin turbine helicopters for an oil company.

[jmteh]

Hi,

I am a Malaysian currently living in the UK.

Few years ago when I considered to apply for MAS cadet pilot scheme, the height requirement is 164cm minimum. Unfortunately I am 5cm short of that which push me out of the door straight away.

Does this requirement apply to all other airline companies?

JM

[1224]

Not aware of any height req with any Australian ailrines. I allways thought that a nice tall and built pilot, not fat but muscular, is good for image as it gives an aoura of power which is what the pax want to see....ie pilot is in control...etc

[airborne_artist]

Well worth checking this out properly - remember the problems the would-be ATCO had because he was too tall?

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/4227752.stm

[potatowings]

NOOOO

Only BA have the silly limit and to be honest, there are far more opportunities than just BA.

Don't worry about it. I'm in the mid 6' and fly biz jets and it's not an issue for me so if you're looking to get into the larger airliners, there will be no problem.

It's BA's post airforce mentality that's led to their limit, but it's not like you'll be ejecting from a 747.

[RV9A]

Thanks for the info Guy's. very useful. I have spoken to a few airlines regarding the issue, all but one don't have any issues with it. There is no official limit on height 'stature', so that’s good enough reason to continue with my crusade to become a commercial pilot.

Ta

[hedges81]

the brittish airways limit is 6´3 I believe.

I am 6´2 and a half, in my opinion, the taller the pilot the better, means he/she can get a better view of everything, particularly the runway when landing.

[alwayshandling]

maybe in your company you dont have the privilege of adjusting the height of your pilot's seat

[citywings]

Extract from the BA DEP requirements page. I'm 6'3 and have had absolutely no problems so far...

"" Height between 1.57m (5'2") and 1.91m (6'3") with weight in proportion to height (height is accurately determined during the assessment process). Qualified pilots who are taller than 1.91m may submit an application but will be required to undergo a functionality check to confirm their ability to meet the requirements of the seating positions in the British Airways fleet of aircraft. ""

[Emkay]

Question about Pilots height

Hi
I have great interest in Aviation and becoming a pilot but the main thing that is bothering me Is that I am quite short at 5 6"/7" and I was wondering if any airlines have any restrictions on how tall you have to be, and if I may be facing any difficulties?

[Maude Charlee]

Doubtful you would have any problems at all, otherwise most airlines would have a dramatic shortage (no pun intended) of female pilots, seeing as I believe 5'6" is an average female height.

[Emkay]

But I'm not female!

[G SXTY]

No problem whatsoever. British Airways has a minimum height requirement of 1.57m (5'2"), so you are well within.

Aside from BA, my PPL instructor was (and still is) 5'3", and she now drives a Dash 8. I'm also 5'3", and I know a Twin Otter captain who is shorter than me!

[suger]

size dont matter

hi i work for ezy and there are pilots that are well over 6 foot and pilots (male) well under 5 foot so it dont matter as long as your good at your job,think that would come under some sort of discrimination law if they held it against you hope that helps,good luck x

[portsharbourflyer]

As said we all know pilots of all shapes and sizes, but if you ever become a flying instructor on your way to the airlines, assuming you have an average BMI then you will find a slightly smaller build to be an advantage, especially when you have to teach students of a larger stature in a cramped Cessna 152.

[PPL152]

I am 6'3" and found the C-152 really comfortable!! It also depends on volume rather than simply height

[Emkay]

Thanks very much guys! it is heartwarming to see that there won't be any problems

[Liz]

Hi,

i'm applying at Lufthansa that requires to be 1m65 and sadly I'm 1m55. I already flew the type of airplane I'm being recruited for and I know my height doesn't cause any problem. Do you think that I have to try, has anybody encountered the same problem at lufthansa before ? I know that in a few airplanes I can encounter problems due to my height but in that case, there's none, so it's a bit annoying that they could not give me my chance to try.

Thanks so much !!