pilot#476398 Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 I once got turned down by Air Photo Inc. to fly a photographer around in a 22 because I weighed 185lbs. They just revised their post to read, "not to exceed 170lbs"! I saw another post recently for a CFI position also with that 170lbs restriction! Does this seem a bit extreme,...or am I just fatter than the average pilot? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Pig Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 It's a lawn mower..... Can't expect much 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superstallion6113 Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 Even better is American Helicopters in Manassas, VA posting up a 140lb max pilot weight in their job postings. Quite obvious they are trying to get only female pilots in there. I think I've only ever met one adult male that weight under 140, and he was 5'2". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilot#476398 Posted April 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2014 It's a lawn mower..... Can't expect much Yeah, but its a good quality riding mower that can hold 400lbs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary-mike Posted April 1, 2014 Report Share Posted April 1, 2014 Maybe they should hire a skinnier cameraman with updadet equipment ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aeroscout Posted April 1, 2014 Report Share Posted April 1, 2014 I am a little fat. So far in my career, I have only met 1 pilot who couldn't afford to miss a few meals.If I could lose another 10 to 15 pounds, I could get back to my 8 to 10% bodyfat weight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Pig Posted April 1, 2014 Report Share Posted April 1, 2014 Couldn't we all...... You go first! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolftalonID Posted April 1, 2014 Report Share Posted April 1, 2014 I stand no chance!!!!! 195lbs at 6'2". When I started flight school I was 225!!!! Hahaha. That poor 22 held up fine with 12 gallons of gas!!! I was so excited to fly it never occured to me why we didnt stray far from the airport. By my commercial rating I was well on track to loose weight. Trying to get down to 180 like I was in my 20's. Except for an amputation or lypo....its taking a slow steady path to get there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aeroscout Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 Couldn't we all...... You go first!2 steps forward, 3 steps back. I think I'm in my backing up stage right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tradford Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 A few pounds on the plus side means a check-ride in an R-44 instead of an R-22. That's expensive. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that the '22 will work out for me. I'm around 175, but I understand that my instructor is a big guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilot#476398 Posted April 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 If at 175lbs they told me I'd have to do a checkride in the 44 because my instructor was a "big guy", then he'd be the one paying the extra cost! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akscott60 Posted April 4, 2014 Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 Thank god I fly a Chinook. My 6'5" ass hasnt weighed 170 lbs since I was 12 I bet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heligirl03 Posted April 4, 2014 Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 Well, big and small both have advantages and disadvantages. Being small I can carry more fuel and payload all up but I also have to get really creative with ballast in the field when I suddenly find myself solo. Just sayin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCM5 Posted April 4, 2014 Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 Well, big and small both have advantages and disadvantages. Being small I can carry more fuel and payload all up but I also have to get really creative with ballast in the field when I suddenly find myself solo. Just sayin. I can confirm that Emily also has a pair of these in order to reach the pedals: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aeroscout Posted April 4, 2014 Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 I haven't seen a nicer pair of shoes since Fred Gwynne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dankaten Posted April 4, 2014 Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 I started training weighing 215. Got my first instructor job and got down to 186 in three months. Then I lost the job and spent a bunch of time in front of a computer and now i am back at 200. Just need to some pushbacks to get back in shape. Yeah thats right pushbacks. Thats where you push back from the table a few times. That and get a job where i don't sit in front of a computer. But 140? Not since I was about 14.Damn where are those donuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindsey Posted April 6, 2014 Report Share Posted April 6, 2014 I can confirm that Emily also has a pair of these in order to reach the pedals: At first I laughed...and then I remembered that Em is easily an inch or two taller than me. :-( 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OGE Posted April 9, 2014 Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 Does this seem a bit extreme Not a bit, a ton.It's over-extreme and stupid Your average CFI weighs around 190lbs (average weight of the 20 instructors I know, personally, which includes civilian, law enforcement and military).Your average DPE weighs around 200lbs (again the average weight of the 5 examiners I know, personally).Air Photo Inc. should just change it to female pilots only please which they can take, turn in sideways, and shove ...<insert a long line of profanities> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilot#476398 Posted April 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 The latest ad for CFIs boasts a huge female to male ratio for the area, I guess as an incentive for men to apply. Then they add that their weight must be under 175lbs! That rules out almost every CFI I've met! Is there a flight school in OZ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Pig Posted April 9, 2014 Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 (edited) Not a bit, a ton.It's over-extreme and stupid Your average CFI weighs around 190lbs (average weight of the 20 instructors I know, personally, which includes civilian, law enforcement and military). Not sure what LE pilots you've been around? Edited April 9, 2014 by Flying Pig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aeroscout Posted April 9, 2014 Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 Not sure what LE pilots you've been around? I gained 4 pounds in the last 3 weeks. I started dringing full sugar drinks. At least that's my excuse. I quit doing that, and as as soon as I finish this bag of M&M peanuts, I will start another diet ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francis Meyrick Posted April 12, 2014 Report Share Posted April 12, 2014 plump pilots cuddle better... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aeroscout Posted April 13, 2014 Report Share Posted April 13, 2014 I gained 4 pounds in 3 weeks. It's going to take about a month to get back to square 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilot#476398 Posted April 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 Air Photo Inc just posted again. That's the third time now! I wonder if they're having trouble finding that munchkin pilot? Maybe this will be the next shortage,...skinny little pilots! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aeroscout Posted April 17, 2014 Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 I would love to have anorexia, but be able to turn it on and off. Tourrette's would be fun too in the same fashion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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