A question for all you current Airedales from an old geezer (ex-Airedale). This question is not just for me but a group of old buddies all around the nation who still keep in contact. We all flew in the 60's and 70's.
One thing we all have noticed and have discussed from videos showing launches and in-flight maneuvers is the absence of flight gloves. During our day, admittedly long ago, this would have been a serious safety violation and you could be really dinged for not wearing gloves while flying. Something must have changed. I can't imagine anyone risking being videoed without gloves if they were required today.
Any idea why the change? Was it decided that gloves weren't that important?
Thanks for any replies.
One thing we all have noticed and have discussed from videos showing launches and in-flight maneuvers is the absence of flight gloves. During our day, admittedly long ago, this would have been a serious safety violation and you could be really dinged for not wearing gloves while flying. Something must have changed. I can't imagine anyone risking being videoed without gloves if they were required today.
Any idea why the change? Was it decided that gloves weren't that important?
Thanks for any replies.