Minimum height to be an RJ pilot?

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08-14-2007, 04:41 PM

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soon2bfo

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I once saw a Midget, ugh I mean Little Person, pulling their overnight bag at the airport. I understand he flies for Mesa. I'm not kidding.

08-14-2007, 04:53 PM

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08-15-2007, 02:46 AM

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There is no height requirement but you do have to attend ATP and someone told me that if you are under 5'5" that you also have to complete the rj standards course.

just kidding of course...there are alot of things that can not be overcome while pursuing a flying career but fortunately height is not one of them

08-15-2007, 06:02 AM

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I'm only 5' 5" and have flown the Beech 1900, ERJ and the 747-200 with no problems whatsoever. None of these airplanes when I flew them needed adjusted to the full shortness positions so there are seat and peddle adjustment to spare.

08-15-2007, 09:08 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by soon2bfo

I once saw a Midget, ugh I mean Little Person, pulling their overnight bag at the airport. I understand he flies for Mesa. I'm not kidding.

Yup. I saw him around PHX, I'd be surprised if he broke 4'0".

08-15-2007, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by ilikeplanes

Well I'm a 5'5 18 year old (yes manlet) and was just wondering if there is a minimum height to become a regional jet pilot. I was once given a tour of WN's ops here in PHX and was happy to see that I was tall enough to see over the flight panel. Will this also be the same for ERJ/CRJ?

You could be like the little asian kid in "Indiana Jones and The Temple Of Doom" and put wooden blocks against ur feet and call your captain Dr. Jones!!