Stroh Posted August 14, 2007 Report Share Posted August 14, 2007 I have met many a pilot and I have noticed that there is no real common denominator bewtween them, they seem to come in all shapes and sizes. I have often wondered what the average height range is out there in rotorwing aviation. I top the scale at the higher end at a towering 6' 5" tall. To answer the next question some of you might be having is yes some aircraft are a real tight fit. I have the marks to prove it... So if interrested, what's your height? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldy Posted August 14, 2007 Report Share Posted August 14, 2007 I have met many a pilot and I have noticed that there is no real common denominator bewtween them, they seem to come in all shapes and sizes. I have often wondered what the average height range is out there in rotorwing aviation. I top the scale at the higher end at a towering 6' 5" tall. To answer the next question some of you might be having is yes some aircraft are a real tight fit. I have the marks to prove it... So if interrested, what's your height? OK Stroh, I am also 6-5"..so at least for now the average pilot is 6-5" !!!!!!!! So much for the laws of averages. !!Goldy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brushfire21 Posted August 14, 2007 Report Share Posted August 14, 2007 I am going to be lowering the average some as list my height as 6'2" at 170# without shoes or boots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james28 Posted August 14, 2007 Report Share Posted August 14, 2007 6'2.5" 175lbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heligirl03 Posted August 14, 2007 Report Share Posted August 14, 2007 5'5" and 120....but maybe I don't really count for this study? I know a bunch of littler guys (under 5'9" and 150) and a few avg guys, and one guy 6'5" and 2##. Don't think any of them are on VR though, so I thought I'd throw in their figures too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
me shakes fist Posted August 14, 2007 Report Share Posted August 14, 2007 I'm 5'7" and 135lbs. Plenty of room in the Robbie for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stroh Posted August 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2007 5'5" and 120....but maybe I don't really count for this study? I know a bunch of littler guys (under 5'9" and 150) and a few avg guys, and one guy 6'5" and 2##. Don't think any of them are on VR though, so I thought I'd throw in their figures too.Sorry for any confusion, I need to clarify. This forum is not gender specific. It is open to all who post here. Thanks for bringing it to my attention.Stroh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barks111 Posted August 14, 2007 Report Share Posted August 14, 2007 I have met many a pilot and I have noticed that there is no real common denominator bewtween them, they seem to come in all shapes and sizes. I have often wondered what the average height range is out there in rotorwing aviation. I top the scale at the higher end at a towering 6' 5" tall. To answer the next question some of you might be having is yes some aircraft are a real tight fit. I have the marks to prove it... So if interrested, what's your height? 5'8" 155lbs. My flight graduation class (Navy) consisted of thirteen guys and I was the smallest. I guess the class average was around 5' 10" and 180lbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slick1537 Posted August 14, 2007 Report Share Posted August 14, 2007 I must be totally average then, im 5'9" and 179 lbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOETIME Posted August 14, 2007 Report Share Posted August 14, 2007 Well I havent been in the seat yet but when I do it'll be 6' - (180lbs)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rotorjockey Posted August 14, 2007 Report Share Posted August 14, 2007 5'10" 184 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rotorjockey Posted August 14, 2007 Report Share Posted August 14, 2007 5' 10" 184lb , and yes they do stack sh** that high!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FUSE Posted August 14, 2007 Report Share Posted August 14, 2007 Jeeezzz I'm fat compared to some of you all.... I'm 5'10", 189lbs... I was 207 just about 4.5 months ago. Hope to be 170 soon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicepants Posted August 14, 2007 Report Share Posted August 14, 2007 5'10" and 160lbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southernweyr Posted August 14, 2007 Report Share Posted August 14, 2007 I am 6'2" and 165lbs with shoes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montu Posted August 14, 2007 Report Share Posted August 14, 2007 6'1" 170 lbs here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdaddy Posted August 14, 2007 Report Share Posted August 14, 2007 (edited) I'm 5'5" and 145 pounds.I can get lost inside an R-44. Edited August 14, 2007 by dogdaddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pogue Posted August 14, 2007 Report Share Posted August 14, 2007 ***sigh*** Another porker here... 6' 200 lbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zemogman Posted August 14, 2007 Report Share Posted August 14, 2007 6'-0" ---- 208 lbs. (Now) ---- Was 244 in January '07 ---- Got a few more to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rotor91 Posted August 14, 2007 Report Share Posted August 14, 2007 6'2"(in heels....I'M KIDDING...BUT REALLY 6'2") 205 wouldn't mind losing a couple of pounds! Plenty of room in the 22/44! \ I'm amazed at the 22 with Goldy being 6'5"! R91 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollthbns Posted August 14, 2007 Report Share Posted August 14, 2007 Wow... Im the FATTEST guy so far. Except maybe for that undisclosed 2## number tossed in by heligirl. 6'2 225 (I was 272 a year and a half ago...... on my way down to 180. No crash diets. lifestyle baby!) I often joke that the decision to pursue a pilot career was the healthiest decision ever! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Djewsb Posted August 14, 2007 Report Share Posted August 14, 2007 I'll represent the shorter side of the spectrum.5'3" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostHeliBoy Posted August 14, 2007 Report Share Posted August 14, 2007 5.10195lb Built like a brick#$ithouse.. Where do you draw the line? stop making muscle? and gain fatty deposits? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majmun Posted August 14, 2007 Report Share Posted August 14, 2007 6'-0" and 185 down from 205 a few months ago. Seems like a reasonable weight to me so that's where I'll stay most likely. I'm thinking if I stay below 190 it'll take weight out of the equation when applying for jobs in the future, but I may be wrong. Do any of you "old timers" out there have some input on how body weight affects job opportunities in the real world? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldy Posted August 15, 2007 Report Share Posted August 15, 2007 6'2"(in heels....I'M KIDDING...BUT REALLY 6'2") 205 wouldn't mind losing a couple of pounds! Plenty of room in the 22/44! \ I'm amazed at the 22 with Goldy being 6'5"! R91 Come on Rob...youve seen me squeeze into a R22 before..you've just never seen me have to get extricated out of one !! Goldy ( 6-5 245 )..yeah I know, 5 pounds over the 22 limit, which is why I've been flying the 44 !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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