2006-07-17 14:16:24 · 10 answers · asked by willbrasky9 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Aircraft
My uncle is 6'5", and while he's not a pilot, he has flown with me on occasion and has had no problems. It's not comfortable for him for a long flight, but I'm 5'6" and long flights in a single engine plane aren't comfortable for me, either. I'd say do an intro flight and see how you like it.
And stay away from the 152, try a 172 or Archer.
Edited to add - You do NOT need vision corrected to 20/20 to fly as a private pilot, either. Corrected to 20/40 is all the FAA requires in the United States.
2006-07-17 14:45:22 · answer #1 · answered by None 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
One of the criteria NASA accepts astronauts for further training is height...it should not be more than 5'10''...because they want to utilize the space in the module to its best and further the design doesn't allow tall people to access the doors 'freely'.
Now taking a training aircraft, like Cessna 152 or 172.
For smaller people (like 5'6'') there is a provision to add extra cushion over the seat. When you join the training...you have to first clear the 'cockpit test'. On the basis of this certificate you go for the medical examination (for student, Private & commercial pilot licences the medical examination is different). When you are found medically fit...you proceed towards the training.So it's not only height which is a concern...there are so many other things.
My suggestion is that you go to a flying club nearest to you and get a 'cockpit test'. This way you will realize how you fit. I feel that in a Cessna 152 or 172 you will feel your legs slightly touching the yokes...and with a flying instructor there will a slight tight fitting.
Now for a student licence or private pilot licence I don't think if this 'slight' cramped position is going to stop you to fly. But for a commercial pilot licence...the problem is not that you cannot get this CPL...the problem will be with the firm who is going to hire you....based on the fleet they have (& the aircrafts type) whether for them a tall pilot will be acceptable.
And to summerize, go if you want to enjoy flying but for a profession think twice due to the the following two reasons:
1. The type of aircraft you will be flying
2. Long hours of 'unmoved' flight in the small cockpit means backache and other mediacal problems.
decide...good luck!
2006-07-17 16:03:19 · answer #2 · answered by Ask Dr. Dingo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am certainly not 6'6" but at 6'2" I did all my private training in a C-152. When I started my instrument I did that in a C-172 and was quiet comfortable and had plenty of room of room to move the seat back. If you stick with something like a 172 or so you should be just fine.
2006-07-18 08:49:54 · answer #3 · answered by Tom Y 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I doubt that you are to tall. The front seats on both pilot and co-pilot really go back a long way. I am 6'1" and fly a cessna 182. You should not have any problems with leg room and I doubt any problems with head room. good luck flying.
2006-07-18 05:22:09 · answer #4 · answered by Richard D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a crank handle in the Cessna 172 that adjusts the seat up and down about 10 inches. I'm 6'2" and the seat could go alot lower.
You needa cockpit test. Any FBO would let you sit in their airplane if they thought you might take lessons. Plus, most of them will put you in the driver's seat for a free introductary flight - and then log the half hour in your log book.
Have fun!
2006-07-18 12:11:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can be any height.... However during instruction, I agree the Cessna 152 ( which is the most widely used primary trainer) would not be a good choice because of its small size. I am 5'11 and a 152 with the seat all the way back is still not enough room for my legs.... Luckily many people use the Cessna 172 for primary training, and it is just as good of an airplane, just bigger..
Good luck
2006-07-17 20:33:07 · answer #6 · answered by Brian S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
look for a flight school that trains on Cessna 172 (Skyhawk) and you'll be ok
(and check if they have a skinny instructor or you might be somewhat uncomfortable ;-)
there is no problem at all, as long as you don't want to become a fighter pilot. Have fun!
2006-07-21 10:08:10 · answer #7 · answered by clara 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no far as I know there is no limits to be a pilot. I do know you have to corrected vision (20-20) to fly.
Good luck!
2006-07-17 14:21:53 · answer #8 · answered by bleacherbrat34 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not at all. Just stick your head through the sun roof.
2006-07-17 15:13:42 · answer #9 · answered by horriblecomet8 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no. my brother is 6'9" and he has his, it's just not comfortable seating
2006-07-17 14:22:14 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋