Why does there's a height and visual qualification in taking flying course?

Question

why does a person who want to take a flying course has to be at least 5"4 tall and 20/20 vision? is it because the peddal is to short for a short person to reach the peddal? and if a person was not qualified to have a 20/20 vision does it means that he can't take up the flying course? what does the 20/20 vision for? is it for the instruments? i hope someone can help me with this question..tnx!!

Answer 1

I am 6 foot tall and have worn glasses for 70 years. I had no problem getting a private ticket then, or 10 years ago when I started flying again.

Answer 2

Someone has been trying to scare you off.  In the United States, to become a student pilot, you must pass the third class medical exam, which requires that your eyesight be correctable to 20/30 with no serious astigmatism.

There is no strict limit on height, though you must be able to reach the rudder pedals.

You must be 16 years old to become a student pilot, and 17 to take the checkride for the Private Airman Certificate.

The vision requirement is for the overall ability to see and judge distances and relative positions of objects, as well as to see instruments and controls.

If you are not in the USA or have other concerns, you should discuss them with a local aviation medical examiner, or with the medical section of your country's air ministry or aviation agency.

Good luck!

Answer 3

First, you need to be able to see over the "dash board" just like in a car.

Second, just how would you feel if they let blind people fly? You need to be able to see the instruments, other planes, the ground minor things like that.

Answer 4

yes perhaps, i think u got it right