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Old 07-05-2007 | 02:41 PM
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I am wondering how roomy the cockpits are in larger airplanes. I am 6'4" and quite large(290lbs). I fit in a 172SP fine, but 2 my size rub shoulders a bit. How are the regional jets and larger as far as room goes? Also, do any of the airlines have pilot size limits? Like no pilots over 350lbs or something?
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Old 07-05-2007 | 03:23 PM
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This is a great question. I'm 6'5", 250lbs, and was fortunate enough to sit in the right seat of a Citation X a couple months ago. It didn't take me long to realize that if I was going to be making a career out of that, it would be one painful journey...hunched over the controls, knees feeling like they're up around my ears. I haven't had a chance to try anything else out, but in a few months I'll let you know about the EMB 120
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Old 07-05-2007 | 07:37 PM
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I've never heard of any limits(besides the military and a parachute jumping operation). Plus you have to be able to perform all the required duties, and if your size is restricting to a critical duty, then that could be a problem.
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