2006-07-18 18:55:43 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Aircraft
A similar question opposite to yours was asked:
At 6 foot 6 inches, am I too tall learn to get my private pilots license and fly a single engine plane?
And the answer was as below, may be it gives you some details:
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!
Source(s):
personal experience...I am 6'1'' tall.
2006-07-18 22:02:26 · answer #1 · answered by Ask Dr. Dingo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your height is fine. I am 5'6" and turned down an airline pilot job. In the United States, the FAA has no height requirements for civilian pilots.
2006-07-22 11:03:01 · answer #2 · answered by None 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
5 ft 4 is good enough. I'm 5 ft 4 and flying an A320, after flying various boeings. You got to be medically fit, overweight is OK, and so is glasses, check with your local aviation authority as to their standards.
2006-07-20 08:34:55 · answer #3 · answered by Ray KS 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, there is not.
As long as can pass the medical your good to go.
If they said no because of your height that could be construed as discrimination.
2006-07-18 19:32:11 · answer #4 · answered by Tom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, you can't be overweight...need perfect eye vision....and I believe the you have to be taller then 5'4
2006-07-18 18:59:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋