https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-fear-of-injury-a-valid-concern-for-restriction-from-specific-billet <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div><a target="_blank" href="http://www.militarytimes.com/story/defense/air-space/air-force/2015/10/01/exclusive-f-35-ejection-seat-fears-ground-lightweight-pilots/73102528/">http://www.militarytimes.com/story/defense/air-space/air-force/2015/10/01/exclusive-f-35-ejection-seat-fears-ground-lightweight-pilots/73102528/</a><br /><br />Attached article. <div class="pta-link-card answers-template-image type-default"> <div class="pta-link-card-picture"> <img src="https://d26horl2n8pviu.cloudfront.net/link_data_pictures/images/000/023/790/qrc/635792328254847869-martinbakerejectorseat.jpg?1443705699"> </div> <div class="pta-link-card-content"> <p class="pta-link-card-title"> <a target="blank" href="http://www.militarytimes.com/story/defense/air-space/air-force/2015/10/01/exclusive-f-35-ejection-seat-fears-ground-lightweight-pilots/73102528/">Exclusive: F-35 Ejection Seat Fears Ground Lightweight Pilots</a> </p> <p class="pta-link-card-description">Concern about increased risk of injury to F-35 pilots during low-speed ejections has prompted the US military services to temporarily restrict pilots who weigh less than 136 pounds from flying the aircraft, Defense News has learned.</p> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> Thu, 01 Oct 2015 09:22:29 -0400 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-fear-of-injury-a-valid-concern-for-restriction-from-specific-billet <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div><a target="_blank" href="http://www.militarytimes.com/story/defense/air-space/air-force/2015/10/01/exclusive-f-35-ejection-seat-fears-ground-lightweight-pilots/73102528/">http://www.militarytimes.com/story/defense/air-space/air-force/2015/10/01/exclusive-f-35-ejection-seat-fears-ground-lightweight-pilots/73102528/</a><br /><br />Attached article. <div class="pta-link-card answers-template-image type-default"> <div class="pta-link-card-picture"> <img src="https://d26horl2n8pviu.cloudfront.net/link_data_pictures/images/000/023/790/qrc/635792328254847869-martinbakerejectorseat.jpg?1443705699"> </div> <div class="pta-link-card-content"> <p class="pta-link-card-title"> <a target="blank" href="http://www.militarytimes.com/story/defense/air-space/air-force/2015/10/01/exclusive-f-35-ejection-seat-fears-ground-lightweight-pilots/73102528/">Exclusive: F-35 Ejection Seat Fears Ground Lightweight Pilots</a> </p> <p class="pta-link-card-description">Concern about increased risk of injury to F-35 pilots during low-speed ejections has prompted the US military services to temporarily restrict pilots who weigh less than 136 pounds from flying the aircraft, Defense News has learned.</p> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS Thu, 01 Oct 2015 09:22:29 -0400 2015-10-01T09:22:29-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-fear-of-injury-a-valid-concern-for-restriction-from-specific-billet?n=1008176&urlhash=1008176 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>100% yes. Using a minimum weight requirement to meet safety standards is completely acceptable. MAJ Private RallyPoint Member Thu, 01 Oct 2015 10:11:10 -0400 2015-10-01T10:11:10-04:00 2015-10-01T09:22:29-04:00