Expert: David Bidwell - 6/10/2007

Question
Hi,
I would like to know the following:
1.What is the minimum height requirement for a female pilot?
2.What subjects would i have to be good in at high school level?
3.I passed high school with 56% of marks and i also had physics, chemistry,biology and maths as subjects.Am i cut to be a pilot?
4.Is the course doable for an average student?
Please do reply soon.
Thank You.

Answer
Hi Karishma,
Anyone with average intellegnce and the willingness to work hard can receive a Private Pilot certificate.  There is no height requirement.  You must pass a written exam as well as a practical and medical exam.  Your flight instructors will prepare you for that.  As for flying for the airlines, there is a great deal more training and experience required.  Most airlines require a college degree.  As for other requirements, they each have their own hiring practices and you would have to check with the one that you are interested in.  I suggest that you visit your local airport and flight school.  They can give you more specifics including what their costs would be.  If you are looking to fly professionally, then I strongly suggest that you attend an aviation university such as Embry Riddle Aviation University (www.erau.edu) You can also receive more info at this site: www.aopa.org
Good Luck
Dave