Height Restrictions...
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Height Restrictions...
Hi All,
I have just started looking into training to become a pilot, and i found that the height restriction for British Airways is 6'3". I am 6'5" and wondered if anyone could tell me if all airlines have height restriction as low as BA's
Cheers
Matthew
I have just started looking into training to become a pilot, and i found that the height restriction for British Airways is 6'3". I am 6'5" and wondered if anyone could tell me if all airlines have height restriction as low as BA's
Cheers
Matthew
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No. Very few airlines have any kind of restrictions on height (at either end of the scale), as most of the entry requirements are experience based. 6'5" is unusual, but not exceptional.
You'll find a huge variety of pilots in all shapes and sizes, so unless you are a freak of nature, you have very little to worry about, although some aircraft, like smaller regionals might be a tight squeeze.
You'll find a huge variety of pilots in all shapes and sizes, so unless you are a freak of nature, you have very little to worry about, although some aircraft, like smaller regionals might be a tight squeeze.
Red On, Green On
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From: Between the woods and the water
In the UK military there are no specific height restrictions, but detailed limits on sitting height, arm reach etc.
They tend to work out at around 6.6, however, unless a person has very unusual conformation.
Do a search on the mil forum for the exact values.
They tend to work out at around 6.6, however, unless a person has very unusual conformation.
Do a search on the mil forum for the exact values.
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Don't worry about it. I'm 6'4" and have flown a cessna 150 with no problems. Any airliner flight deck I have had the pleasure of sitting in has had ample room for me.
Actually the only aircraft cockpit I have sat in and thought I would be too tall to fly it was the Vulcan.
Actually the only aircraft cockpit I have sat in and thought I would be too tall to fly it was the Vulcan.
