23MAY2022 SNA/SNFO BOARD

[Wind-Jammer]

ALL OF THEM!

But seriously, I'm not picky. I'll fly whatever I'm qualified for and grow where I'm planted.
Some of my buddies from my USMC PT squad went to the NAMI flight physical and were told they can't fly jets or Cobras because of their measurements (too tall/short/fat/etc.)

However, just tossing this out there. “There’s a waiver for everything” lol During my NAMI physical, My knee to hip length is to long but was told if I really wanted to fly jets I can sign my life away saying I’m okay with my knees being obliterated during an ejection. ?

 

[WorldWar33.3]

However, just tossing this out there. “There’s a waiver for everything” lol During my NAMI physical, My knee to hip length is to long but was told if I really wanted to fly jets I can sign my life away saying I’m okay with my knees being obliterated during an ejection. ?

I didn't know that, but now I see that works too! I'm glad I'm only 5'9 hahaha

 

[csanfilippo9]

does he have some crazy height/ weight ?

ALL OF THEM!

But seriously, I'm not picky. I'll fly whatever I'm qualified for and grow where I'm planted.
Some of my buddies from my USMC PT squad went to the NAMI flight physical and were told they can't fly jets or Cobras because of their measurements (too tall/short/fat/etc.)

 

[WorldWar33.3]

does he have some crazy height/ weight ?

One of them was a skinny 6'4 2nd Lt. who wanted to fly Cobras or jets and was told his legs were too long to fly either, but can still fly practically anything else.

Another guy is like 5'6 and has wide hips, so he got DQ'd for the Cobra. He didn't seem too bothered about that.

 

[NAVY_16]

Just saw Top Gun: Maverick. An absolute beautiful and amazing film. Tom Cruise is not kidding when he says "it's a love letter to aviation." ??????❤️

 

[csanfilippo9]

I didn't know that, but now I see that works too! I'm glad I'm only 5'9 hahaha

I’m 5’8” but I’m curious to see what the standards are.

 

[WorldWar33.3]

I’m 5’8” but I’m curious to see what the standards are.

If I knew, I would tell ya man. It's really up to the flight surgeons at NAMI to make a judgement call there.

Shoutout to papacarter for sharing some of the Flight Physical criteria though.

• Manifest Refraction
  • Astigmatism no greater than -1.00 diopters
  • Hyperopia no greater than +3.00 diopters
  • Myopia no greater than -1.50 diopters
• Anthropometrics
  • 62" - 78" (male), 58" - 78" (female)
  • Sitting Height: greater than 34" and less than 38.8"
  • Thump-tip Reach FR: 29.5" or greater
  • Buttock Knee Length: greater than 22" and less than 26.5"
  • Weight: greater than 103 lbs and less than 231 lbs
• Depth Perception (pass one of three)
  • AFVT: A-D with no misses
  • Stereo booklet: at least 40 arc second circles
  • Verhoeff: 8/8 correct first trial or, if any missed 16/16 correct on the combined second and third trials

 

[Dboom85]

I’m 5’8” but I’m curious to see what the standards are.

The biggest determinant for jets is your hip to knee length not your actual height

 

[jackhendryx]

It has only been 3 days and this waiting is eating me alive ! I need to keep my mind off of it somehow, seeing the new Top Gun didn't help and in fact I think made things worse.

 

[exNavyOffRec]

It has only been 3 days and this waiting is eating me alive ! I need to keep my mind off of it somehow, seeing the new Top Gun didn't help and in fact I think made things worse.

Hey only 30 days left until you have results lol

 

[carviator]

I'm seeing Top Gun tomorrow. I can't wait.

Also do civilians not do anthro measurements at meps? My corpsman did mine before I was able to submit my application, I'm cleared for all aircraft which is the one time in my life I'm happy I'm not tall.

 

[csanfilippo9]

I'm seeing Top Gun tomorrow. I can't wait.

Also do civilians not do anthro measurements at meps? My corpsman did mine before I was able to submit my application, I'm cleared for all aircraft which is the one time in my life I'm happy I'm not tall.

No we dont. I’m in the same boat for once in my life being short is cool

 

[carviator]

No we dont. I’m in the same boat for once in my life being short is cool

If you're 5'8 theres a good chance you'll be cleared for all aircraft.

 

[csanfilippo9]

If you're 5'8 theres a good chance you'll be cleared for all aircraft.

I mean MEPS gave me 5’7” but I’ve been this tall since I was 13 and every civilian doc has told me 68 inches.

 

[space_sailor]

No we dont. I’m in the same boat for once in my life being short is cool

these measurements online anywhere if we tryna measure ourselves?