China Eases Pilot Requirements to Reflect Modern Aircraft
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China's military has relaxed its physical standards for new pilots. The change responds to improvements in the cockpits of the country's latest fighter jets.
The People's Liberation Army (PLA) has revised its selection criteria. The updated rules adjust requirements for a candidate's height, weight, and limb length.
According to a report in the PLA Daily, these changes consider factors like modern aircraft upgrades. The new cockpits are better designed, making certain physical attributes less critical for operation. The full details of the revised criteria were not released.