I was just wandering if there were height regulations for being an Commercial AirLine Pilot Someone told me you had to be atleast 5'3 to pilot them, is this true?
2006-11-30 15:38:26 · 4 answers · asked by lost and hurt 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Aircraft
If there is a regulation then it is federal for safety and you can't claim descrimination on that.
It is 5'4" and I also find a 34" sitting height so sit against a wall and see if you are at least 34" then you may pass. The regs may have changed, but I'm 5'8" and it didn't pertain to me at the time
2006-11-30 15:45:48 · answer #1 · answered by Uncle Red 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There is no height regulation in the U.S. In the late 1980s, I was an instructor for Lufthansa German Airlines when the first females were sent to school. Lufthansa had a minimum height policy equal to about 5 feet 4 inches. One of the female students was a millimeter or so less than the minimum, but somehow got through anyway. I was told the reason for the height limit is the seat adjustment limits on the aircraft. It's very important that you can see over the glareshield to see the approach lights at just the right angle during low visibility approaches, and also be able to adjust the rudder pedals so you can fully deflect them in case one engine becomes inoperative. I also heard that there was a maximum height of about 6 feet 6 inches. It may be too costly for the airlines to be able to accomodate a wider range of heights.
2006-12-01 03:33:01 · answer #2 · answered by mach_92 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some carriers may impose such regulations, but there is nothing in the Federal Air Regulations regarding height.
2006-11-30 15:42:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ithink it is more of airline preferences. Pilot's seat can be adjusted horizontally and vertically and rudder pedals can be adjusted horizontally.
2006-11-30 23:04:42 · answer #4 · answered by romeo h 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋