Body Size Accommodation in USAF Aircraft

Abstract

The USAF is considering relaxing body size entrance requirements for Undergraduate Pilot Training (AFI 48-123) to provide equal Opportunity for both genders. The research described here was undertaken from 1997 through 2000 to determine the smallest and largest people that can safely and efficiently operate each current USAF aircraft.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2002
Accession Number
ADA405598

Entities

People

  • Gregory F. Zehner
  • Jeffrey A. Hudson

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Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerodynamic Configurations
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Research Laboratories
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Ejection Seats
  • Fire Extinguishers
  • Flight Training
  • Fuel Systems
  • G Suits
  • Horizontal Situation Indicators
  • Landing Gear
  • Measurement
  • Nose Wheels
  • Pilots
  • Training
  • Training Aircraft

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  • Gender and Food Studies
  • Occupational Health and Safety.
  • Systems Analysis and Design