Flying gloves

[RobsSanta]

Looking for suggestions for a good pair of gloves that could be used for
flying. I have seen these NoMex gloves a lot on eBay but haven't decided
yet .

Any suggestions ?

Rob

[Bob Noel]

In article <cdPBd.42403$Cl3.16993@fed1read03>,
"RobsSanta" > wrote:

> Looking for suggestions for a good pair of gloves that could be used for
> flying. I have seen these NoMex gloves a lot on eBay but haven't decided
> yet .
>
> Any suggestions ?

anything suitable for driving would be fine for flying most aircraft.

--
Bob Noel
looking for a sig the lawyers will like

[Cub Driver]

The only gloves I've ever found that give me any digital dexterity are
a $10 pair of fleece. I appreciate that they would be awful in a fire,
but they are warm enough for any flying I do (we can't rent the Cubs
unless the air temp is 20 degrees F or higher) and I can tune the
radio with them etc.

Earlier I tried fingerless Ragg gloves (my fingers froze) and a thin
but insualted pair of leather driving gloves (my fingers got cold and
I couldn't tune the radio).

[Frankster]

I don't use gloves for flying, but, I do for riding my motorcycle, where
warmth and dexterity are required. I have found, over the years, that the
best gloves for me are "batters gloves". Sold at most sporting goods
stores. They usually are made of a combination of very thin leather uppers
and grip areas with fabric elsewhere. Usually they have tiny air holes in
the leather for breathing. All in all, a good mix of comfort, warmth and
dexterity. Oh... and the price is right... usually about $10-$15 a pair.

-Frank

"RobsSanta" > wrote in message
news:cdPBd.42403$Cl3.16993@fed1read03...
> Looking for suggestions for a good pair of gloves that could be used for
> flying. I have seen these NoMex gloves a lot on eBay but haven't decided
> yet .
>
> Any suggestions ?
>
> Rob
>
>

[Jay Honeck]

> Any suggestions ?

Personally, I like the cloth gloves with zillions of little rubberized
"dots" on the palms and fingers. They allow sufficient dexterity without
sealing your hands into a sweaty, airtight glove.

Of course, they come off within minutes of takeoff, thanks to Mr. Piper's
awesome heater...

;-)
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

[Helen Woods]

I use the nomex ones for work. We get them from:

http://www.flightsuits.com/

They aren't the warmest things in the world, but they do maintain dexterity.

You might try layering some wool fingerless gloves on top if it gets
really cold.

Word of warning on Nomex from ebay - depending upon how the previous
owner warshed and cared for the product, it may have lost its fire
resistancy.

Helen

[john smith]

Look at the online outdoor outfitters websites or visit a nearby
backpacking store. Look for glove liners and shells. This will give you
a two-part system to play with. The liners will be fleece or
polypropolene (sic) and the shells may be leather or combination of
synthetics which will give you waterproof/windproof protection.
Use the shells for preflighting and remove them and use the liners for
cabin tasks. The thin polypro liners fit like a second skin and will
keep your hands warm and give you the dexterity you need.

RobsSanta wrote:
> Looking for suggestions for a good pair of gloves that could be used for
> flying. I have seen these NoMex gloves a lot on eBay but haven't decided
> yet .
> Any suggestions ?

[G.R. Patterson III]

RobsSanta wrote:
>
> Any suggestions ?

I use a pair of thin deerskin gloves. They're thin enough to give me an
excellent feel for the controls and switches, and they're still warm enough for
a New Jersey winter. I'm not overly concerned about fire, but leather is good
protection for short periods of time. The only problem with these is that they
are very tight and somewhat difficult to put on.

George Patterson
The desire for safety stands against every great and noble enterprise.

[Andrew Sarangan]

Why do you need gloves for flying? If it is really necessary, I would not
use anything more than a fabric or wool gloves. You can get them at any
discount store for a dollar.


"RobsSanta" > wrote in news:cdPBd.42403$Cl3.16993
@fed1read03:

> Looking for suggestions for a good pair of gloves that could be used for
> flying. I have seen these NoMex gloves a lot on eBay but haven't decided
> yet .
>
> Any suggestions ?
>
> Rob
>
>

[Robert M. Gary]

RobsSanta wrote:
> Looking for suggestions for a good pair of gloves that could be used
for
> flying. I have seen these NoMex gloves a lot on eBay but haven't
decided
> yet .

I'll be interested in seeing the responses. My Mooney has the generic
metal yokes. In the summer, I've often worried that my sweaty hands
will slip off the yoke at a bad time.

-Robert

[Robert M. Gary]

RobsSanta wrote:
> Looking for suggestions for a good pair of gloves that could be used
for
> flying. I have seen these NoMex gloves a lot on eBay but haven't
decided
> yet .

I'll be interested in seeing the responses. My Mooney has the generic
metal yokes. In the summer, I've often worried that my sweaty hands
will slip off the yoke at a bad time.

-Robert

[BTIZ]

when I was flying cubs.. when it got chilly I used my summer weight
motorcycle gloves..
BT

"Cub Driver" > wrote in message
...
>
> The only gloves I've ever found that give me any digital dexterity are
> a $10 pair of fleece. I appreciate that they would be awful in a fire,
> but they are warm enough for any flying I do (we can't rent the Cubs
> unless the air temp is 20 degrees F or higher) and I can tune the
> radio with them etc.
>
> Earlier I tried fingerless Ragg gloves (my fingers froze) and a thin
> but insualted pair of leather driving gloves (my fingers got cold and
> I couldn't tune the radio).
>

[ShawnD2112]

Got this from the Dupont Nomex website:
http://www.dupont.com/nomex/europe/protectiveapparel/nomex/1_industrial/index.html

"In fibre form, NOMEX® is the brand name for a family of high
temperature-resistant, flame-resistant fibres invented and produced by
DuPont. The high level of protection synonymous with NOMEX® fibres is
engineered into their molecular structure. It does not come from chemical
treatment. This means that the heat and flame resistance of garments made of
NOMEX® is inherent and permanent, and does not wear or wash out. You can
count on the protective performance of NOMEX® to last the life of a
garment."

Rob, it depends on what you want the gloves for. I wear them all the time
when I'm flying the Pitts, for grip and fire protection, but don't tend to
wear them when flying the Taylorcraft. If it's just grip, and pair of tight
fitting and thin gloves should work fine. I've flown with white leather RAF
gloves and have just switched, thanks to Santa, to USAF Nomex (from
Flightsuits.com). Neither of them are much good in the cold but they do cut
the drafts in the cockpit and give good grip. If you're interested in the
Nomex style, you might as well get a new pair from Flightsuits or wherever.
I wouldn't bother with a used pair off E-bay - they're not that expensive
brand new.

Hope that helps.
Shawn


"Helen Woods" > wrote in message
...
>I use the nomex ones for work. We get them from:
>
> http://www.flightsuits.com/
>
> They aren't the warmest things in the world, but they do maintain
> dexterity.
>
> You might try layering some wool fingerless gloves on top if it gets
> really cold.
>
> Word of warning on Nomex from ebay - depending upon how the previous owner
> warshed and cared for the product, it may have lost its fire resistancy.
>
> Helen

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RobsSanta wrote:
> Looking for suggestions for a good pair of gloves that could be used
for
> flying. I have seen these NoMex gloves a lot on eBay but haven't
decided
> yet .
>
> Any suggestions ?
>
> Rob
Rob
I've used the military Nomex gloves for many many years of flying
airplanes and helicopters. Always wore them while crop dusting to
prevent sweaty hands from slipping on the controls when I was flying
just off the deck. Used them in corporate flying as well for take-offs
and landings for the same reasons. Flew into humid areas a lot and we
could feel the humidity pervade the cockpit as we got below about
3000'agl.
I found over the years that those gloves lasted about 5-600 hours
before the finger tips wore out on the thumb, index and middle fingers.
Those offered by FlightSuits Ltd are the best on the civilian market
and go for about $30. They last longer than the military gloves too and
come in a variety of colors. A good friend of mine gave me a pair of
black nomex gloves for "night flying".....
Well worth the price. Happy New Year
Ol Shy & Bashful

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Try the "unlined duty gloves" from www.Galls.com. The Decathlon has a
draft right on the throttle so I bought a pair to wear in the winter.
They have such a nice feel to them that I found myself wearing them all
year long.

-Dave Russell
8KCAB / N2S-3

[Viperdoc]

I also use the USAF issue Nomex gloves- they give a good grip, and are OK
for keeping your hands warm. Obviously, they have great fire protection
compared to cotton or leather.

They tend to stretch, so you might want to consider a slightly smaller size,
and they aren't that expensive.


"RobsSanta" > wrote in message
news:cdPBd.42403$Cl3.16993@fed1read03...
> Looking for suggestions for a good pair of gloves that could be used for
> flying. I have seen these NoMex gloves a lot on eBay but haven't decided
> yet .
>
> Any suggestions ?
>
> Rob
>
>

[[email protected]]

Why not use the Howard Hughes approach and use celophane??

[OtisWinslow]

I've tried several different ones. I now use the military nomex ones. They
have
a grip area on the palm that makes it easy to deal with maps, radios, etc.




"RobsSanta" > wrote in message
news:cdPBd.42403$Cl3.16993@fed1read03...
> Looking for suggestions for a good pair of gloves that could be used for
> flying. I have seen these NoMex gloves a lot on eBay but haven't decided
> yet .
>
> Any suggestions ?
>
> Rob
>
>

[Brian]

I like the Remington Black (Fleece type) Hunting Gloves. The are Warm,
inexpensive are give a reasonable amount of dexterity.
Flying Aeronca Champs un the winter these and my Wool pants are
required.

Brian
CFIIG/ASEL

[Cub Driver]

On 3 Jan 2005 06:50:14 -0800, "Brian" > wrote:

>I like the Remington Black (Fleece type) Hunting Gloves. The are Warm,
>inexpensive are give a reasonable amount of dexterity.
>Flying Aeronca Champs un the winter these and my Wool pants are
>required.

$4.76 at Sierra Trading Post!

(Well, they're camo pattern, and the shipping is $4.50 :)

[Casey Wilson]

In a past life, I was issued a couple pair of "official" military flight
gloves. The green Nomex kind with the thin, soft leather palms. The gloves,
and the Nomex long-johns, were considered expendable and handed back to me
when I turned in the rest of my flight gear.
The palms of the gloves show some wear and tear -- little nicks here and
there in the leather -- but are otherwise serviceable. I can push any
button, flip any switch, and turn any knob on the instrument panel while
wearing them. In the cockpit they are reasonably warm. Outside, in wind,
they need additional help. I don't frequent surplus stores, but if you can
find a pair of those gloves they are my reccomendation.

[gregg]

Casey Wilson wrote:

>
> In a past life, I was issued a couple pair of "official" military
> flight
> gloves. The green Nomex kind with the thin, soft leather palms. The
> gloves, and the Nomex long-johns, were considered expendable and handed
> back to me when I turned in the rest of my flight gear.
> The palms of the gloves show some wear and tear -- little nicks here
> and
> there in the leather -- but are otherwise serviceable. I can push any
> button, flip any switch, and turn any knob on the instrument panel while
> wearing them. In the cockpit they are reasonably warm. Outside, in wind,
> they need additional help. I don't frequent surplus stores, but if you can
> find a pair of those gloves they are my reccomendation.


You can find these leather-palmed Nomex gloves at Brigade Quartermaster's.
You can get them in black, tan, green with black leather palms and green
with light grey leather palms. web page showing them:

http://www.actiongear.com/cgi-bin/tame.exe/agcatalog/results.tam?rlk=1171430

Gregg

[Mackfly]

>From: john smith

all good info--I like the Air Force Nomex gloves myself. IT's hard to claw
your way out of a wreck if your hands are on fire.----Mac

[Bushy]

> all good info--I like the Air Force Nomex gloves myself. IT's hard to
claw
> your way out of a wreck if your hands are on fire.----Mac

Agreed, but I'm a cheapskate with cheap suede welding gloves. Tried on a few
different ones at my local toolshop and found a really comfortable bright
red pair, just the thing to wear in my old Hovey Delta Bird!

Peter