RSAF pilots cockpit measurements same as this? Do they check all
these during aeromedical exam is it?
ANTHROPOMETRIC MEASUREMENTS:
In order to lower attrition rates and provide better quality
applicants for Officer Candidate School and follow on training
pipelines, CNRC is working closely with aviation community
representatives in all areas. One particular area of concern is the
anthropometrics measurements of pilots and naval flight officers. A
strict process is used in Pensacola to measure applicants in order
to determine which air frames they may qualify to fly. These
measurements are based on several factors including height, weight,
functional reach, buttocks knee length, and sitting height which
are used to ensure the aviators safety on sitting in the cockpit as
well as emergency ejections. These measurements include everything
we have measured previously with the exception of buttock leg
length. After studying the data the aviation community has come up
with more accurate guidelines to apply for measurement ranges. The
following are the accepted guidelines that should ensure
compatibility with all pipelines. For applicants who may be close
to limits I have access to the anthro website to enter data
directly to check measurements. For qualified applicants who are
possible selects who are close to limits we may also explore the
option of sending them to Pensacola to check their measurements
first hand.
FOR MALE SNA:
1. Thumb-tip Reach FR: 29.5 inches or greater
2. Buttock Knee Length: greater than 22 inches, but less than 26.5
inches
3. Sitting Height: greater than 34 inches, but less than 38.8
inches
FOR FEMALE SNA:
1. Thumb-tip Reach FR: 29.5 inches or greater
2. Buttock Knee Length: greater than 22 inches, but less than 26.5
inches
3. Sitting Height: greater than 33.5 inches, but less than 38.8
inches
FOR SNFO (MALE OR FEMALE):
1. Thumb-tip Reach FR: 27.5 inches or greater
2. Buttock Knee Length: 20.5 inches or greater
3. Sitting Height: 32 inches or greater
The following guidelines give directions as far as height
concerns. Generally an applicant between 66" and 74" will be
compatible for all pipelines.