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I am 6’10. Inseam 38”. Been flying professionally for the last 25 years. I have flown corporate for most of it. Always thought that being so tall would hamper my job opportunities. Not so!
I have flown for some major 250 fortune corporations throughout my career. Never had an issue. Was recently hired by a major airline they never batted an eye. I can actually stand up in the airplane I currently fly. The last 17 years flew an airplane (G550) that I couldn’t stand upright in.
The only problem I have is finding pilot clothes to fit me. Did find a place to buy pilot shirts which will custom make them for you. ( most clothing manufacturers have no idea how to make tall clothes. To them tall is someone 6’4).
You will be fine.
I have flown for some major 250 fortune corporations throughout my career. Never had an issue. Was recently hired by a major airline they never batted an eye. I can actually stand up in the airplane I currently fly. The last 17 years flew an airplane (G550) that I couldn’t stand upright in.
The only problem I have is finding pilot clothes to fit me. Did find a place to buy pilot shirts which will custom make them for you. ( most clothing manufacturers have no idea how to make tall clothes. To them tall is someone 6’4).
You will be fine.
#17
Hi,
Im 6'5 with a 36" inseam. I am worried this will stop me from flying. Or make me miss out on great opportunities.
I am thinking of doing flight school through ATP, as I am 27 and feel behind in the game. Im sure i could suffer through 2 years being jammed into a baron/172 ect.. But what about the next 3-7 years as a regional? I cant easily sit in all those planes to test them out.
I need the truth, preferably from all the other giants out there.
What issues will I face? Will I even fit?
-Cheers
Im 6'5 with a 36" inseam. I am worried this will stop me from flying. Or make me miss out on great opportunities.
I am thinking of doing flight school through ATP, as I am 27 and feel behind in the game. Im sure i could suffer through 2 years being jammed into a baron/172 ect.. But what about the next 3-7 years as a regional? I cant easily sit in all those planes to test them out.
I need the truth, preferably from all the other giants out there.
What issues will I face? Will I even fit?
-Cheers
That said, with attrition the way it is, you'll be in and out of the regionals within 3 years. You won't have any issues fitting in the seat.
Skål!
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