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I had my anthros taken in Newport then in Pensacola when I checked in, then never again. The system they use in Pensacola is a computer, so its pretty darn accurate. I know people who got pipeline DQed in Newport from human error measurements that were then changed after Pensacola check in.
So there is a way to change it in the system. However, the machine seems to have the final say.
A dude I did NIFE and primary with absolutely rocked the whole program but anthro’d out of jets, specifically for not being able to fit in the T-45 - he would fit in a Hornet or F-35. If you like pulling Gs you can always go back and be a primary IP, they’re almost exclusively helo and maritime dudes.
The measurements I just did were not in a machine or anything, just sitting on a box and putting a ruler up to my head, just like normal flight physical. Flight doc called me out for being shifty on the sitting height hahaha. Is there another one after this with a machine like you’re talking about?
I welcome my big wing / rotary destiny
Unfortunately, no. Their machine might be broken or thrown out since I went through. The one you do in Pensacola is the official one.
It is worthwhile asking for a re-measurement. We had a guy do it in Newport.
Do you know how one would go about this? Is it a situation where you “earn” a shot by being a primary stud and making an impression that you would ace it in kingsville, and talk to your instructors about your wish to retest? Or can I just show up with a severe haircut after an intense jumping jack session at the flight doc’s office and hope my natural charm convinces them?
V/R and I love all airframes I just prefer keeping doors open.
Nah dude. NASC is gonna give you your anthro measurements and that’s pretty much it. If it’s a difference of an inch or two, a couple ejection seat rides from the T-6 would probably do the trick - but I do not recommend this in terms of convincing CNATRA to select you for jets.
CBTM
I was about .15 too long on my butt-knee length for the T-45. I fit everything after that fine. I tried getting remeasured, offered to pay my way for a fit check in Meridian, etc, With even that small of a difference I figured it’d be easy but no dice.
I originally got measured at the Academy. I learned afterwards that those measurements had DQd me from everything but P-3s so I wouldn’t have been able to start training. I don’t know why they were off so bad but NAMI actually got me back into flying.
I’m not saying don’t ask, just saying the odds are small you’ll get reevaluated once NAMI has done their measurements.
Does NAMI understand the concept of error bars? Makes you wonder. I mean, the idea that 0.1 inches has any bearing on your ejection survivability is really a joke to anyone who's ever sat in a cockpit.
Yeah, wiggle around in the seat and you can make up that .1 real easy. This was 2006 and they had just stopped allowing fit checks. As a result it seemed like they were toeing a hard line on no remeasurements.