Can a 6 feet person be a pilot?

There are no specific height restrictions for pilots under FAA rules. Flight schools and commercial airlines accept pilots for training as long as they are physically able to reach the controls and obtain a full rudder deflection in the aircraft they will operate.



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There are no specific height restrictions for pilots under FAA rules. Flight schools and commercial airlines accept pilots for training as long as they are physically able to reach the controls and obtain a full rudder deflection in the aircraft they will operate.

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The U.S. Army requires pilots to have a standing height of 5'4? to 6'6?. They must have a sitting height of 40.15 inches and a reach of at least 64.5 inches.

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The U.S. Army requires pilots to have a standing height of 5'4? to 6'6?.

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US Navy pilots. The Navy requires pilots to be between 5'2? and 6'5?, with a sitting eye height of 26 to 31.4 inches.

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Being an airline pilot isn't an average 9–5 job. When you're an airline pilot, life is divided between the air and the ground: A typical airline pilot schedule involves 75 hours of flying per month. They spend another 150 hours performing other tasks such as planning flights and checking weather conditions.

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While there are BMI guidelines that are considered part of your general health, there is no specific minimum or maximum weight required to become a pilot.

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