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Last Post 26 Nov 2011 10:08 PM by Jamese. 8 Replies.
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anonymous (guest)
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13 Feb 2007 09:41 AM QuoteQuote ReplyReply  
Is there a height requirement to become a helicopter pilot? If there is what is the height required?
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14 Feb 2007 05:30 AM QuoteQuote ReplyReply  
I don't know of any minimum height, but I'm only a pilot and came through the military side- very average physically. For specifics, I'd try virtualflightsurgeon.com- I think that's the website address.
On a commercial/working pilot side, you'd face some real challenges if your arm and leg reach were significantly less than average. Many cockpit designs are minimally adaptable, a couple of inches either way.
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29 Dec 2007 08:40 AM QuoteQuote ReplyReply  
There are military height requirements but on the civil side I'm not sure they exist but keep in mind that they expect you to be tall enough to comfortably reach all controls and to not be so tall that you are uncomfortable and/or make your co-pilot uncomforable.




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04 Mar 2009 11:57 AM QuoteQuote ReplyReply  
NO, there is no height limit or minimum established, as long as you are comfortable reaching the controls and the pedals, however there is a weight limitation. depending on the helicopter, realistically it can range from 180lbs to 230lbs.
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18 May 2010 01:45 AM QuoteQuote ReplyReply  
I have a current height of 5'6.5" Can I fly commercial helicopters?
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23 Jul 2011 07:02 AM QuoteQuote ReplyReply  
i dont want to go in airforce.i am willing to become commercial helicopter pilot.how much height requirement of girl candidate for this field?what are other physical needs?does height requirement different for girls and boys?i have current height 5"2' can i apply?
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23 Jul 2011 07:13 AM QuoteQuote ReplyReply  
Posted By on 23 Jul 2011 07:02 AM
i dont want to go in airforce.i am willing to become commercial helicopter pilot.how much height requirement of girl candidate for this field?what are other physical needs?does height requirement different for girls and boys?i have current height 5"2' can i apply?pls answer.THANKS...............


Keith Besherse
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31 Aug 2011 07:12 PM QuoteQuote ReplyReply  
See Guillermo Raffo comment above...
No being 5'2" or 5'6" is not disqualifying.
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Jamese
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26 Nov 2011 10:08 PM QuoteQuote ReplyReply  
I am 6'7" 258 and only interested in a private license. Am I too tall-considering headroom?


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