Is the height very important to be a pilot?

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I would like to know the minimum height to be a pilot cause i am quite short.

-- LEE ZHENG EE, April 21, 2006

Answers

As far as I know, the FAA doesn't dictate one. As long as you're tall enough to reach the pedals, I think you'll be safe. If you can drive a car, I can't see any reason for you not to be able to fly a plane.

-- Tal Reichert, April 21, 2006

Height usually isn't an issue. Many young teenagers begin flying at the age of around 16 or 17. As long as your height doesn't impede your ability to safely control the airplane, you'll be able to fly.

-- Brandon Massey, October 2, 2006

Too tall is the only problem

-- Max Rosenberg, May 26, 2009

I Think you need minimum hgight

-- SHREYA PAYNDA, September 9, 2010

I Think you need minimum height

-- SHREYA PAYNDA, September 9, 2010