I am having a BMI (body mass index) of 26-27 and I am having belly size of 38 inch. Can I become a civil pilot?

166 Views|Posted 6 years ago
Asked by Vishal B
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konatham Abhishek
5 years ago
Hello, The flying pilots are now not allowed to fly, if BMI is overweight for the second consecutive time. Hence, you should try to come down to a normal BMI range. Belly size will obviously come down in the process. And, it will not matter till the time you are in a normal BMI range. All the best.

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Capt Ankur SA
6 years ago
DGCA has now made their regulations very stringent. Even the flying pilots are now not allowed to fly if BMI is overweight for the second consecutive time. Hence, you should try to come down to normal BMI range. Belly size will obviously come down in the process. And, it will not matter till the tim

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R
6 years ago
Hello, To become a Civil Pilot, first you have to clear all medical test, if you didn't they will not accept you and more obesity means more disease.

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