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Anthropometric issues (are you too big or even too small or...)
- Thread starter vicki
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1) Don't base your decision to go SNA on whether or not you are qualified for a specific platform (i.e. Hornets, Rhinos, etc)
2) Sounds like an awesome cruise...I had never heard of a middie going to VFC for cruise
SkyBoundET2
New Member
i've been posting in the sta-21 fy09 thread, but now that i've stumbled across this thread, and i'm getting quite nervous. I got my package back today, and feel very confident in it. however, after reading all of this- i'm not sure i'll even qualify for the pilot option. I already had my flight physical done at Sewell's Point, NOB, an they didn't mention anything about possible disqualification. I am a VERY small female- 5'2" (5'3" depending who measures), 110lbs, and i most certainly DO NOT have a reach of 28 inches. I think i'd look a bit funny. Does anyone know any similarly-built pilots? Or have any idea what happens if i get selected for pilot, only to not qualify for any aircraft?
I've seen some small pilots...let the NOMI guys tell you no, don't bring stuff up yourself...they will look at yer measurements, plus there are waivers for many things in the Navy...
If I already had anthros done I don't have to worry about them again right? It's a one time show if you have no restrictions, correct?
MasterBates
Well-Known Member
You would think...
But if someone in the future doesn't like how you fit (or don't) it can be re-opened.
But if someone in the future doesn't like how you fit (or don't) it can be re-opened.
Yep, one of my students that I briefed with about 2 months ago is tiny. About your size, probably 100lbs. She said the only aircraft she can't fly, anthro'd out, is E2/C2...not such a bad thing as it were. Of course she wants helo's.
SkyBoundET2
New Member
please don't be exaggerating! wait... did she have abnormally long arms for her height??
it's been my dream, since i was a little girl, to fly jets. (as i said when growing up- the really fast ones). I was just thinking how crushed i'd be if i actually got accepted to the program and didn't qualify to fly ANYTHING. That is very good news, Bunk- thanks!!!
Well I'm hoping that doesn't happen to me ever. But anything could.
please don't be exaggerating! wait... did she have abnormally long arms for her height??
Well, it's going to be up to your anthro measurements but yeah, she is tiny. Gatordev may have seen her. She is very small, has a roman nose, fly's at VT-6. Not to many girls there. I think she said she was 5'2 or so.
Except anthros.
julietfoxtrot
SNA
hi all - i have a similar situation. i'm female, 5'4, about 130 - i was measured by a buddy of mine, lt.cmdr, and he sent the results in to his buddy - results came back showing i anthro'd out of everything except one aircraft, but i couldnt fly the trainer aircraft to get there.
i talked to a flight surgeon and will be getting officially measured - i'm optimistic bc it sounds like there are lots of females who are my size or smaller who make pilot.
i talked to a flight surgeon and will be getting officially measured - i'm optimistic bc it sounds like there are lots of females who are my size or smaller who make pilot.
Really...I bet Masterbates would have a different take on that...
MasterBates
Well-Known Member
I am the exception to the rule. Having wings and the CO, Commodore and highers backing helps.