Anthropomorphic issue for fitting in a naval strike fighter jet

[feddoc]

Back in the day....I think there were 20 or so measurements to be performed at some point during the physical. IF someone anthro'd out of a platform, they could receive a personal fit in specific aircraft. That would often determine their career path. The things we would check for were functional reach....could they reach the handle, touch radio knobs, twist, pull CBs, etc.

 

[insanebikerboy]

Back in the day....I think there were 20 or so measurements to be performed at some point during the physical. IF someone anthro'd out of a platform, they could receive a personal fit in specific aircraft. That would often determine their career path. The things we would check for were functional reach....could they reach the handle, touch radio knobs, twist, pull CBs, etc.

They stopped doing fit checks in the aircraft when I went through, this was circa 05-06. If I recall, they only did about 5 different measurements too. I'd be interested to hear if they've started fit checks again.