The Great Flight Jacket Thread (wearing/buying Leather, NOMEX, WEP jackets/patches)

[TrunkMonkey]

OK, this may be a dumb question, but I was issued the jackets this spring and haven't had a chance to wear them yet or see anyone else wear them. Are there any regulations that you can only wear the Nomex jacket with a flight suit, and the leather one with khakis? Or do people just tend to do that because it looks better?

 

[Fly Navy]

You can't wear the jacket in a jet or are not allowed?

Try getting that under a torso harness and SV-2. Oof, no thank you.

 

[Gatordev]

OK, this may be a dumb question, but I was issued the jackets this spring and haven't had a chance to wear them yet or see anyone else wear them. Are there any regulations that you can only wear the Nomex jacket with a flight suit, and the leather one with khakis? Or do people just tend to do that because it looks better?

There are several threads on this, as well as the Pers instructions website. However, in an effort to be a kindler and gentler mod, and give hugs to everyone who needs it, here's one hit on a quick search...

http://www.airwarriors.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8926&highlight=nomex

 

[ip568]

Old School

Used to be able to wear either.

 

[Fly Navy]

Very nice

 

[East]

Nice

Nice Jackets!
Anymore pics of Flight Jackets outthere...??
Keep them posted!

In the RNLAF we're only allowed to wear:
-Nametag (left chest)
-Squadron Patch (right chest)
-A/C type Patch (right shoulder)
-Misc Patch or National Flag (left shoulder)

That's for flightsuit and CWU, but hey...we are not the "Top Guns"

 

[nittany03]

Technically you are only allowed to wear a squadron logo and nametag on your leather jacket. Possibly the most ignored uniform reg in the navy.

 

[ea6bflyr]

I've seen guys wear the Nomex Flight Jacket with CNT Khakis, but that's a NO-NO. Nomex Flight Jacket is acceptable in working uniforms ONLY (ie: Flight Suit & Wash Khakis). The Leather Jacket can be worn with most uniforms (ie: Wash or CNT Khakis, Flight Suit).

As for patches, My Nomex jacket is "Fleeted" out with an assortment of patches. My leather has my Leather Nametag & SQDN patch (from Tipsy Gypsy ). Sweet & professional looking!!
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[East]

If possible, pls add a picture of your Nomex with all your patches...
If anyone else is willing to do that, pls don't hesitate!
I love those jackets which are showing these outstanding experiences!

 

[Schnugg]

Used to be able to wear either.

In my fleet squadron we'd call that jacket a "Winnebago"...ever seen the back of an RV covered with stickers? But still very cool.
I would recommend getting a size larger for your nomex jackets (summer and winter weight). That way you can actually wear it to man up in inclement weather (rain snow). I used to fly with mine worn over my flight gear. I just pulled the shoulder part back enough to connect the upper koch fittings.

r/
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[East]

USN G-1 Leather Flight Jacket

I am considering buying a used USN Leather Flight Jacket but I am not sure about the size. Flightsuit is sz 46, would anyone suggest what kind of sz I should look for? It's just for casual use on the civvies and I am chasing e-bay for that. Genuine 60-70's Gov/supplied Jacket for about $200.= to $250.= sounds as a reasonable price, doesn't it?

Pls advice

 

[rare21]

i was told to get about 2 sizes larger than you usually wear so I did that. I also got lucky and found one at a thrift shop in Pensacola for 10 bucks. Sold it on ebay for 100.

 

[ChuckMK23]

I wear a size 46 flight suit but need 48 in G-1 leather jacket!

 

[Fmr1833]

^
Same here.

 

[ea6bflyr]

IP568,
These are for you... Enjoy!
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