Private Pilot Uniforms

[Frank[_11_]]

I am anticipating getting my private certificate in the not-too-distant future. I know this may sound like a real dorky thing to some people, which is why I am reluctant to ask my instructor, but I was thinking about getting a uniform.

I do not want to do anything against any "protocol", nor would I want to offend any career pilots or military personnel. Accordingly, I want to pose the questions for everyone here.

Is it permissible for a private pilot to wear a shirt and/or jacket that epaulettes with 4 gold stripes? I believe that gold is for "officers" (such as the captain of the plane) and 4 stripes signify the pilot (3 are for crew). Is this correct?

Also, is it ok to wear a pilot cap with generic gold wings to match the epaulettes?

Although this may sound a little quirky to some, I am interested in displaying how VERY proud I am, but I don't want to offend.

[Ron Wanttaja]

On Sun, 25 Nov 2007 16:26:21 -0500, "Frank" > wrote:

> I am anticipating getting my private certificate in the not-too-distant future. I know this may sound like a real dorky thing to some people, which is why I am reluctant to ask my instructor, but I was thinking about getting a uniform.
>
> I do not want to do anything against any "protocol", nor would I want to offend any career pilots or military personnel. Accordingly, I want to pose the questions for everyone here.
>
> Is it permissible for a private pilot to wear a shirt and/or jacket that epaulettes with 4 gold stripes? I believe that gold is for "officers" (such as the captain of the plane) and 4 stripes signify the pilot (3 are for crew). Is this correct?

Couple of friends of mine flew around in the world in a Super Cub, and say that
in some areas of the world, you won't be recognized as a pilot unless you are
wearing something that looks like an airline uniform. So they wore the shirts
with the epaulets, etc.

Anywhere but the third world, you're going to be looked at as stark raving
bonkers if you wear a uniform while acting as a private pilot.

Best compromise is a leather flight jacket.

Ron Wanttaja

[Drew Dalgleish]

On Sun, 25 Nov 2007 14:01:55 -0800, Ron Wanttaja
> wrote:

>On Sun, 25 Nov 2007 16:26:21 -0500, "Frank" > wrote:
>
>> I am anticipating getting my private certificate in the not-too-distant future. I know this may sound like a real dorky thing to some people, which is why I am reluctant to ask my instructor, but I was thinking about getting a uniform.
>>
>> I do not want to do anything against any "protocol", nor would I want to offend any career pilots or military personnel. Accordingly, I want to pose the questions for everyone here.
>>
>> Is it permissible for a private pilot to wear a shirt and/or jacket that epaulettes with 4 gold stripes? I believe that gold is for "officers" (such as the captain of the plane) and 4 stripes signify the pilot (3 are for crew). Is this correct?
>
>Couple of friends of mine flew around in the world in a Super Cub, and say that
>in some areas of the world, you won't be recognized as a pilot unless you are
>wearing something that looks like an airline uniform. So they wore the shirts
>with the epaulets, etc.
>
>Anywhere but the third world, you're going to be looked at as stark raving
>bonkers if you wear a uniform while acting as a private pilot.
>
>Best compromise is a leather flight jacket.
>
>Ron Wanttaja

and blue coveralls with lots of pockets, Maybe some wings sewn over
your heart. When you buy a plane get a warbird or something painted
with military colours then you can wear military style clothing
without being laughed at too much.

I see many pilots with a sort of uniform thay usually includes a
photograpers vest but no epaulets. I almost always wear shorts and
tevas when my planes on floats just in case I have to wade through
some muck to get to shore.

[B A R R Y]

On Sun, 25 Nov 2007 16:26:21 -0500, "Frank" > wrote:

>I am anticipating getting my private certificate in the not-too-distant future. I know this may sound like a real dorky thing to some people, which is why I am reluctant to ask my instructor, but I was thinking about getting a uniform.
>

If you really want to, Sportys.com sells shirts and bars.

As a PP, it's your airplane, and you can wear whatever you want.

[B A R R Y]

On Sun, 25 Nov 2007 14:01:55 -0800, Ron Wanttaja
> wrote:

>Anywhere but the third world, you're going to be looked at as stark raving
>bonkers if you wear a uniform while acting as a private pilot.

Unless your last name is Travolta. <G>

[Vaughn Simon]

For a few years, I had a wonderful gig as a Commercial glider rides pilot/CFIG. I always thought it would be a gas to do the shirt, tie, & epaulettes thing, but I never had the nerve. What I actually wore (almost always) was cargo pants and a pocket-T shirt that advertised my employer. The cargo pockets were great because I could actually reach in them when I was strapped in. They were used for radio, snacks, sunblock lotion, and sometimes GPS. The pocket-T was important because it gave me a dedicated place to keep my sunglasses, something I consider a "safety of flight" item.

Vaughn

[Ron Wanttaja]

On Sun, 25 Nov 2007 17:48:42 -0500, B A R R Y >
wrote:

> On Sun, 25 Nov 2007 14:01:55 -0800, Ron Wanttaja
> > wrote:
>
> >Anywhere but the third world, you're going to be looked at as stark raving
> >bonkers if you wear a uniform while acting as a private pilot.
>
> Unless your last name is Travolta. <G>

Well, geeze, that applies to nearly everything, don't it? :-)

Ron Wanttaja

[[email protected]]

On Nov 25, 4:26 pm, "Frank" > wrote:
> I am anticipating getting my private certificate in the not-too-distant future. I know this may sound like a real dorky thing to some people, which is why I am reluctant to ask my instructor, but I was thinking about getting a uniform.
>
> I do not want to do anything against any "protocol", nor would I want to offend any career pilots or military personnel. Accordingly, I want to pose the questions for everyone here.
>
> Is it permissible for a private pilot to wear a shirt and/or jacket that epaulettes with 4 gold stripes? I believe that gold is for "officers" (such as the captain of the plane) and 4 stripes signify the pilot (3 are for crew). Is this correct?
>
> Also, is it ok to wear a pilot cap with generic gold wings to match the epaulettes?
>
> Although this may sound a little quirky to some, I am interested in displaying how VERY proud I am, but I don't want to offend.


Who CARES what others think! : Do THEY pay the rent on the
aircraft?? Do THEY PAY your house payment?

SCREW THEM!

YOU are the PIC the Captain , the Master of your ship (Aircraft) .
So go ahead and get the uniform and ENJOY!!!! you only live ONCE!!!

I HATE to see SLOUCHES in shorts, tee shirts: getting out of an
airplane in a busy PUBLIC FBO ! looking like they slept under a
bridge, the 'DUI' look Unshaved! a blight on general aviation!

PERCEPTION is EVERYTHING!

The non flying PUBLIC see this DUI 'dirt bag' : SLOUCH, Bar hopping
look and
think this is how they FLY and conduct themselves! The Enemies of
General Aviation , Airlines et-al have converts to RESTRICT General
aviation!

We should look Professional when we Exit an airplane

[Matt Whiting]

Ron Wanttaja wrote:
> On Sun, 25 Nov 2007 16:26:21 -0500, "Frank" > wrote:
>
>> I am anticipating getting my private certificate in the not-too-distant future. I know this may sound like a real dorky thing to some people, which is why I am reluctant to ask my instructor, but I was thinking about getting a uniform.
>>
>> I do not want to do anything against any "protocol", nor would I want to offend any career pilots or military personnel. Accordingly, I want to pose the questions for everyone here.
>>
>> Is it permissible for a private pilot to wear a shirt and/or jacket that epaulettes with 4 gold stripes? I believe that gold is for "officers" (such as the captain of the plane) and 4 stripes signify the pilot (3 are for crew). Is this correct?
>
> Couple of friends of mine flew around in the world in a Super Cub, and say that
> in some areas of the world, you won't be recognized as a pilot unless you are
> wearing something that looks like an airline uniform. So they wore the shirts
> with the epaulets, etc.
>
> Anywhere but the third world, you're going to be looked at as stark raving
> bonkers if you wear a uniform while acting as a private pilot.
>
> Best compromise is a leather flight jacket.

That isn't a compromise. That is what REAL pilots wear! :-)
(Air)Bus drivers wear a uniform...

Matt

[Thomas Borchert]

> We should look Professional when we Exit an airplane
>

We could start excuding professionalism by shouting less, don't you
think?

--
Thomas Borchert (EDDH)

[Thomas Borchert]

Jon,

> Save your
> money and purchase more flying time..
>

Or a huge watch. Or a leather jacket.

There's one interesting exception, though: The air safari operators in
Africa, Hank's Aero Safaris being the most prominent, actually
recommend have a white shirt with four stripes, since customs people
and other airport officials in Africa can be impressed and this coaxed
into action by the four stripes. Having seen this myself when flying in
a charter Cherokee 6 (nothing happened when we passengers asked for
customs service at Zanzibr airport, but the "Captain" in four stripes
only had to shout "Customs!" in the general direction of the guys
lounging about), I am convinced.

--
Thomas Borchert (EDDH)

[Lou]

>The non flying PUBLIC see this DUI 'dirt bag' : SLOUCH, Bar hopping
>look and
>think this is how they FLY and conduct themselves! The Enemies of
>General Aviation , Airlines et-al have converts to RESTRICT General
>aviation!

>We should look Professional when we Exit an airplane

Wow, you really know what the entire non flying public thinks?
Thats incredible.
You remind me of the guys I see skiing in the mountains all dressed up
and
flat on thier asses because they would rather look good than learn to
ski.
Lou

[Dan Luke[_2_]]

"Frank" > wrote:



>Is it permissible for a private pilot to wear a shirt and/or jacket that
>epaulettes with 4 gold stripes? I believe that gold is for "officers"
>(such as the captain of the plane) and 4 stripes signify the pilot (3 are
>for crew). Is this correct?

>Also, is it ok to wear a pilot cap with generic gold wings to match the
>epaulettes?

Sure, it's permissible.

But line guys and FBO receptionists will laugh at you.

And real professional pilots might give you a melvin and take your lunch
money.

--
Dan
T-182T at BFM

[Orval Fairbairn]

In article >,
"Dan Luke" > wrote:

> "Frank" > wrote:
>
>
>
> >Is it permissible for a private pilot to wear a shirt and/or jacket that
> >epaulettes with 4 gold stripes? I believe that gold is for "officers"
> >(such as the captain of the plane) and 4 stripes signify the pilot (3 are
> >for crew). Is this correct?
>
> >Also, is it ok to wear a pilot cap with generic gold wings to match the
> >epaulettes?
>
> Sure, it's permissible.
>
> But line guys and FBO receptionists will laugh at you.
>
> And real professional pilots might give you a melvin and take your lunch
> money.

Around here, you would be a laughingstock. The guys I fly with are
mostly current and retired airline captains, current and former
military, etc. *NONE* of them wears epaulets!

[B A R R Y[_2_]]

Dan Luke wrote:
>
> And real professional pilots might give you a melvin and take your lunch
> money.


What a visual! <G>

[Matt W. Barrow]

"Dan Luke" > wrote in message
...
>
> "Frank" > wrote:
>
>
>
>>Is it permissible for a private pilot to wear a shirt and/or jacket that
>>epaulettes with 4 gold stripes? I believe that gold is for "officers"
>>(such as the captain of the plane) and 4 stripes signify the pilot (3 are
>>for crew). Is this correct?
>
>>Also, is it ok to wear a pilot cap with generic gold wings to match the
>>epaulettes?
>
> Sure, it's permissible.
>
> But line guys and FBO receptionists will laugh at you.
>
> And real professional pilots might give you a melvin and take your lunch
> money.
>

Maybe he should wear a full set of pirate regalia.

[Capt. Geoffrey Thorpe]

"Thomas Borchert" > wrote in message
...
> Jon,
>
>> Save your
>> money and purchase more flying time..
>>
>
> Or a huge watch. Or a leather jacket.
>

A knee board. Gotta walk into the FBO with a knee board straped on...

--
Geoff
The Sea Hawk at Wow Way d0t Com
remove spaces and make the obvious substitutions to reply by mail
When immigration is outlawed, only outlaws will immigrate.

[Kloudy via AviationKB.com]

wrote:
Do THEY PAY your house payment?
>
>SCREW THEM!
>
> YOU are the PIC the Captain , the Master of your ship (Aircraft) .
>So go ahead and get the uniform and ENJOY!!!! you only live ONCE!!!

I perCEIVE YoU as A LITTLe KoOKY!!.

But HEY dO!!! WHAtcha wanT. SO faR its a relatiVely FRee KounTry.

JusT Don'T TRy and REcrUIT me INto yOUR LIFestYLE.

--
Message posted via http://www.aviationkb.com

[Kloudy via AviationKB.com]

Capt. Geoffrey Thorpe wrote:
>> Jon,
>>

>
>A knee board. Gotta walk into the FBO with a knee board straped on...
>

or a strap-on with a knee board.

--
Message posted via AviationKB.com
http://www.aviationkb.com/Uwe/Forums.aspx/aviation/200711/1

[Ron Wanttaja]

On Mon, 26 Nov 2007 13:28:04 -0700, "Matt W. Barrow"
> wrote:

> >>Also, is it ok to wear a pilot cap with generic gold wings to match the
> >>epaulettes?
> >
> > Sure, it's permissible.
> >
> > But line guys and FBO receptionists will laugh at you.
> >
> > And real professional pilots might give you a melvin and take your lunch
> > money.
>
> Maybe he should wear a full set of pirate regalia.

At least there's a manual for it....

http://www.avweb.com/newspics/potw/large/potw04_1347.jpg

Ron "Argggh" Wanttaja

[[email protected]]

B A R R Y wrote:
> On Sun, 25 Nov 2007 14:01:55 -0800, Ron Wanttaja
> > wrote:
>
> >Anywhere but the third world, you're going to be looked at as stark raving
> >bonkers if you wear a uniform while acting as a private pilot.
>
> Unless your last name is Travolta. <G>

Revolta always looks stark raving bonkers no matter what.

[[email protected]]

On Nov 25, 3:26 pm, "Frank" > wrote:
> I am anticipating getting my private certificate in the not-too-distant future. I know this may sound like a real dorky thing to some people, which is why I am reluctant to ask my instructor, but I was thinking about getting a uniform.
>
> I do not want to do anything against any "protocol", nor would I want to offend any career pilots or military personnel. Accordingly, I want to pose the questions for everyone here.
>
> Is it permissible for a private pilot to wear a shirt and/or jacket that epaulettes with 4 gold stripes? I believe that gold is for "officers" (such as the captain of the plane) and 4 stripes signify the pilot (3 are for crew). Is this correct?
>
> Also, is it ok to wear a pilot cap with generic gold wings to match the epaulettes?
>
> Although this may sound a little quirky to some, I am interested in displaying how VERY proud I am, but I don't want to offend.

You'll become the butt of many jokes. And you might get asked out for
a date by another man.
But hey, whatever floats your boat. This is still supposed to be a
free country.

Around here, the official "pilot uniform" is generally jeans or shorts
and a Hawaiian shirt. with a baseball cap or tilley hat to cover our
bald spots. A small pair of wings clipped onto the hat is cool,
though.

Also around here, there is generally no problem recognizing the brand
new pilots. They're the ones with big grins on their faces that you
couldn't remove with a sandblaster.

[Clay[_2_]]

I used to instruct at a major Midwest university flight school.
Pre Solo Student pilots wore a blue shirt with epaulets.
Solo Student Pilots wore dark blue shoulder boards without stripes.
Private pilots wore dark blue shoulder boards with one silver stripe.
Instrument pilots wore dark blue shoulder boards with two silver
stripes.
Commercial pilots wore dark blue shoulder boards with three silver
stripes.
CFI pilots wore dark blue shoulder boards with four silver stripes.
Instructors wore white shirts with black shoulder boards and three
gold stripes.
ATP instructors wore white shirts with black shoulder boards and four
gold stripes.

Students wore dark blue slacks, black shoes or boots.
Instructors wore black slacks, black shoes or boots.
White tennis shoe were not permitted.

Hair neatly trimmed and no jewelry other than a watch or ring.

Conduct while in uniform is something to consider. Do not be like the
Dean Martin / Foster Brooks bar video. It is funny but not the thing
a pilot should do while in uniform.

If you do not want to wear a uniform, don't. If you dress in a nice
polo or button down shirt, slacks or jeans which are in good repair,
no one will look down at you at the airport. Don't even go to an
airport wearing nose rings, earrings, Grateful Dead t-shirt, long
nasty unkept hair, faded blue jeans with rip holes, John Lennon
sunglasses and Jesus sandals. Not only will you not get any respect
but the TSA agents or local law enforcement may escort you to a small
private room for a chat.

Nothing wrong with looking the part but try to dress in a manner which
blends in with the rest of the pilot community.
Each airport has its own flavor of pilots.

[Al G[_1_]]

> wrote in message
...
> On Nov 25, 3:26 pm, "Frank" > wrote:

> Also around here, there is generally no problem recognizing the brand
> new pilots. They're the ones with big grins on their faces that you
> couldn't remove with a sandblaster.

Permagrin. Very Common on sunny days.

Al G

[Matt W. Barrow]

"Kloudy via AviationKB.com" <u33403@uwe> wrote in message
news:7bd02d0bfd4e0@uwe...
> Capt. Geoffrey Thorpe wrote:
>>> Jon,
>>>
>
>>
>>A knee board. Gotta walk into the FBO with a knee board straped on...
>>
>
> or a strap-on with a knee board.
>

It'd get in the way of the control yoke.
--
Matt Barrow
Performance Homes, LLC.
Cheyenne, WY

[Matt W. Barrow]

"Ron Wanttaja" > wrote in message
...
> On Mon, 26 Nov 2007 13:28:04 -0700, "Matt W. Barrow"
> > wrote:
>
>> >>Also, is it ok to wear a pilot cap with generic gold wings to match the
>> >>epaulettes?
>> >
>> > Sure, it's permissible.
>> >
>> > But line guys and FBO receptionists will laugh at you.
>> >
>> > And real professional pilots might give you a melvin and take your
>> > lunch
>> > money.
>>
>> Maybe he should wear a full set of pirate regalia.
>
> At least there's a manual for it....
>
> http://www.avweb.com/newspics/potw/large/potw04_1347.jpg
>
> Ron "Argggh" Wanttaja


Avast!!! That's a good one!!

[Matt W. Barrow]

> wrote in message
...
> On Nov 25, 3:26 pm, "Frank" > wrote:
>
> Around here, the official "pilot uniform" is generally jeans or shorts
> and a Hawaiian shirt. with a baseball cap or tilley hat to cover our
> bald spots. A small pair of wings clipped onto the hat is cool,
> though.

This is my entire uniform.
http://www.columbiaairmerchandise.com/columbiaair/Product.asp?dept%5Fid=1&pf%5Fid=CMB01403&retdept=1&allprod=n&iPageNum=&mscssid=23DJKGRSJ3MN8P7B3EM5DC96BTAW8915GRP7BT

Well, okay, jeans or slacks...
--
Matt Barrow
Performance Homes, LLC.
Cheyenne, WY

[Capt. Geoffrey Thorpe]

"Clay" > wrote in message
...
<...>
>. Don't even go to an
> airport wearing nose rings, earrings, Grateful Dead t-shirt, long
> nasty unkept hair, faded blue jeans with rip holes, John Lennon
> sunglasses and Jesus sandals. Not only will you not get any respect
> but the TSA agents or local law enforcement may escort you to a small
> private room for a chat.
>

Been there, done that (well, customs, TSA didn't exist back then).

My brother and I (both teens at the time) were traveling around in a Cessna
120 - after a couple weeks we are coming back into the US from Canada - we
walk into the customs office looking just a little scruffy. The last two
weeks we had been sleeping under the wing, wearing the same clothes - I used
duct tape where my pants had ripped (Left the extra clothes home to try and
stay near gross weight - even a mighty Continental 85 can only lift so
much) - probably didn't smell real good. This guy's eyes light up - he looks
like he is sure he is on to something - he's gonna take that old Cessna
apart...

Well, if we looked (and smelled) bad, the "baggage" space behind the seats
was even worse. Camping gear, dirty pots and pans, tent, sleeping bags, etc.
(OK, we did have one change of underwear / socks each). He started off
dragging stuff out and inspecting it, but as he got deeper into the pile, he
just got slower and slower. Finally, he turns around, looks at us, shakes
his head, and says "you guys can go..."

It felt good to beat down "the man" without even trying.

FWIW - there was nothing in there for him to find.

--
Geoff
The Sea Hawk at Wow Way d0t Com
remove spaces and make the obvious substitutions to reply by mail
When immigration is outlawed, only outlaws will immigrate.

[B A R R Y]

On Tue, 27 Nov 2007 19:12:56 -0500, "Capt. Geoffrey Thorpe" <The Sea
Hawk at wow way d0t com> wrote:

>
>Well, if we looked (and smelled) bad, the "baggage" space behind the seats
>was even worse.

The Chevy Chase "Vacation" back seat smell? <G>

[B A R R Y[_2_]]

Ron Wanttaja wrote:
>
>> Maybe he should wear a full set of pirate regalia.
>
> At least there's a manual for it....
>
> http://www.avweb.com/newspics/potw/large/potw04_1347.jpg
>
> Ron "Argggh" Wanttaja
>

And a day to practice:

<http://www.talklikeapirate.com/>


I also stumbled on this:
<http://www.talklikeapilot.org/>

[rotor&wing]

Remember also as you wear your uniform around the airport and FBO, carry a leather flight case loaded down with books and "charts". Also, have an official looking ID card hanging on a lanyard around your neck. Make sure everyone addresses you as "Captain". Have your wife and kids always use phrases such as "Well, you know the Captain really likes the Red Lobster when he gets back from flying his line".

And get the business cards made up that have "Captain" before your name.

[C J Campbell[_1_]]

On 2007-11-25 13:26:21 -0800, "Frank" > said:

>
>
> I am anticipating getting my private certificate in the not-too-distant =
> future. I know this may sound like a real dorky thing to some people, =
> which is why I am reluctant to ask my instructor, but I was thinking =
> about getting a uniform.

If you were really smart, you would wear a flight suit. Pockets in all
the right places and flame retardant.



--
Waddling Eagle
World Famous Flight Instructor

[B A R R Y[_2_]]

rotor&amp;wing wrote:
> Remember also as you wear your uniform around the airport and FBO, carry
> a leather flight case loaded down with books and "charts". Also, have an
> official looking ID card hanging on a lanyard around your neck. Make
> sure everyone addresses you as "Captain". Have your wife and kids
> always use phrases such as "Well, you know the Captain really likes the
> Red Lobster when he gets back from flying his line".
>
> And get the business cards made up that have "Captain" before your
> name.


You guys forgot the "Crew" tag on the flight bag. <G>

[Jay Honeck]

> If you were really smart, you would wear a flight suit. Pockets in all
> the right places and flame retardant.

I bought a used flight suit (from an army surplus store) with the
intent of wearing it for CAP. It's now relegated to use around the
hangar as coveralls (Mary and I both have them) and I can vouch for
the fact that they are excellent for this purpose.

They are comfortable, warm and have (as you say) lots of pockets.
They protect my clothes when I'm changing the oil, and are also useful
as Halloween costumes. (We've worn them for this several times, as
well as in the Fourth of July parade, when we drove our float as Fred
Noonan and Amelia Earhart. And, yes, I know they didn't wear flight
suits like these in the '30s, but 95% of the crowd didn't know that!)
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

[Capt. Geoffrey Thorpe]

> rotor&amp;wing wrote:
>> Make
>> sure everyone addresses you as "Captain". And get the business cards made
>> up that have "Captain" before your
>> name.
>

Your point being?

;-)

--
Geoff
The Sea Hawk at Wow Way d0t Com
remove spaces and make the obvious substitutions to reply by mail
When immigration is outlawed, only outlaws will immigrate.

[~^ beancounter ~^]

my uniform while learning was surfer sandals , flower shirts, and
shorts...oh yea, and a cool pair of sun glasses... ;-)

have fun !!

ps: if your the capitan, you set all/any rules....


On Nov 25, 2:46 pm, Jon Kraus > wrote:
> If this is even a real question adn not a bit aof trolling... You may
> not offend anyone but they may wonder about your sanity... Save your
> money and purchase more flying time..
>
> The uniform thing in a single engine plane would look totally freakn' gay!!
>
>
>
> Frank wrote:
> > I am anticipating getting my private certificate in the not-too-distant
> > future. I know this may sound like a real dorky thing to some people,
> > which is why I am reluctant to ask my instructor, but I was thinking
> > about getting a uniform.
>
> > I do not want to do anything against any "protocol", nor would I want to
> > offend any career pilots or military personnel. Accordingly, I want to
> > pose the questions for everyone here.
>
> > Is it permissible for a private pilot to wear a shirt and/or jacket that
> > epaulettes with 4 gold stripes? I believe that gold is for "officers"
> > (such as the captain of the plane) and 4 stripes signify the pilot (3
> > are for crew). Is this correct?
>
> > Also, is it ok to wear a pilot cap with generic gold wings to match the
> > epaulettes?
>
> > Although this may sound a little quirky to some, I am interested in
> > displaying how VERY proud I am, but I don't want to offend.- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

[CriticalMass]

Kloudy via AviationKB.com wrote:
> wrote:
> Do THEY PAY your house payment?
>> SCREW THEM!
>>
>> YOU are the PIC the Captain , the Master of your ship (Aircraft) .
>> So go ahead and get the uniform and ENJOY!!!! you only live ONCE!!!
>
> I perCEIVE YoU as A LITTLe KoOKY!!.
>
> But HEY dO!!! WHAtcha wanT. SO faR its a relatiVely FRee KounTry.
>
> JusT Don'T TRy and REcrUIT me INto yOUR LIFestYLE.

Jeesh. So I waded through all the preceding crap. WHO ARE THESE
NUMCHUCKS who insist on ****ing around with their CAPSLOCK?

What kind of screwed up mentality is this? Are we bringing up a new
crop of newbies who think CAPSLOCK funkiness is cool?

Whatever it is, it needs to be cut off at the knees.

It's pOIntLeSs. Get over it, dufas.

[CriticalMass]

Capt. Geoffrey Thorpe wrote:
>> rotor&amp;wing wrote:
>>> Make
>>> sure everyone addresses you as "Captain". And get the business cards made
>>> up that have "Captain" before your
>>> name.
>
> Your point being?

C'mon. You can't figure it out for yourself?

The "point", obviously, is that it's **frigin ridiculous**.

[B A R R Y]

On Fri, 30 Nov 2007 18:45:03 -0600, CriticalMass > wrote:

>Capt. Geoffrey Thorpe wrote:
>>> rotor&amp;wing wrote:
>>>> Make
>>>> sure everyone addresses you as "Captain". And get the business cards made
>>>> up that have "Captain" before your
>>>> name.
>>
>> Your point being?
>
>C'mon. You can't figure it out for yourself?
>
>The "point", obviously, is that it's **frigin ridiculous**.

Hint: The guy that "didn't get the point" is...

Wait for it!

"Capt. Geoffrey Thorpe!"

Myself? I thought his response was rather funny! <G>

[Edward A. Falk]

In article >,
Frank > wrote:

I attended a lecture by someone who had flown a Mooney solo around the
world. She said that in a lot of the world, you won't be treated like
a pilot unless you look like a pilot, so a uniform was a must if you
wanted decent service.

In the U.S. or most of western civilization it would just look silly
(although I do have the shirt and hat for costume parties.)

--
-Ed Falk,
http://thespamdiaries.blogspot.com/

[Edward A. Falk]

In article >,
B A R R Y > wrote:
>
>I also stumbled on this:
><http://www.talklikeapilot.org/>

OMFG. I thought I'd seen every Monty Python sketch ever, but this was
wonderful.
--
-Ed Falk,
http://thespamdiaries.blogspot.com/

[NW_Pilot]

"Edward A. Falk" > wrote in message
...
> In article >,
> Frank > wrote:
>
> I attended a lecture by someone who had flown a Mooney solo around the
> world. She said that in a lot of the world, you won't be treated like
> a pilot unless you look like a pilot, so a uniform was a must if you
> wanted decent service.
>
> In the U.S. or most of western civilization it would just look silly
> (although I do have the shirt and hat for costume parties.)
>
> --
> -Ed Falk,
> http://thespamdiaries.blogspot.com/

I will ahve to agree most middle east and africa countries...

[William Hung[_2_]]

On Nov 25 2007, 4:26*pm, "Frank" > wrote:
> I am anticipating getting my private certificate in the not-too-distant future. *I know this may sound like a real dorky thing to some people, which is why I am reluctant to ask my instructor, but I was thinking about getting a uniform.
>
> I do not want to do anything against any "protocol", nor would I want to offend any career pilots or military personnel. *Accordingly, I want to pose the questions for everyone here.
>
> Is it permissible for a private pilot to wear a shirt and/or jacket that epaulettes with 4 gold stripes? * I believe that gold is for "officers" (such as the captain of the plane) and 4 stripes signify the pilot (3 are for crew). *Is this correct?
>
> Also, is it ok to wear a pilot cap with generic gold wings to match the epaulettes?
>
> Although this may sound a little quirky to some, I am interested in displaying how VERY proud I am, but I don't want to offend.

Go for it dude! Be all that you can be, and all that.

Wil