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Only about a third of new pilots in the US now come from a military background, and it is probably less globally. Commercially trained pilots probably have less
by Merrill 7y ago
Only about a third of new pilots in the US now come from a military background, and it is probably less globally. Commercially trained pilots probably have less stringent physical conditioning and experience.
Female pilots and pilots from ethnic groups of smaller stature also need to be considered.
The FAA First Class Medical requirements don't seem to have any requirements regarding physical strength.