Gliderport Dress Code

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Ridge Soaring Gliderport Dress Code

We began the gliderport 34 years ago. During this time, we have seen a
large variety of apparel worn by glider pilots and crew.

Considering the value of the gliders being flown; the trailers,
equipment and types of vehicles being driven, we believe it is
important for visiting glider pilots to demonstrate the class of
individual represented.

Golf courses require a dress code, and it is fitting for glider pilots
to exhibit similar standards.
We have often been embarrassed by glider pilots attire when we go to
local restaurants in the evening.

Sneakers will no longer be tolerated. Black or Brown leather shoes are
the standard and they must be clean and polished.

Long pants with a crease are required for males. No loud colors or
patterns. Shorts of any kind are not permitted.

Women may wear dresses as long as the hem is at least to the knee.

Shirts shall be long sleeve. No loud colors or patterns. Typical
banned shirts include those with large prints of gliders on the front
or back. Shirts must have a collar.

It is now required for pilots to wear protection while assembling
their gliders to prevent grease stains on their clothing. A single
color apron (blue) is suitable for this purpose.

Thank you for your cooperation.

[Bob Backer]

Gee Tom, you guys are way behind the curve. We have had a code at least
that strict at Warner Springs for years. Plus, we require that each
pilot enlist a helper o hold up a 5' square piece of black plastic to
shield the view when peeing next to the trailer.

wrote:
> Ridge Soaring Gliderport Dress Code
>
> We began the gliderport 34 years ago. During this time, we have seen a
> large variety of apparel worn by glider pilots and crew.
>
> Considering the value of the gliders being flown; the trailers,
> equipment and types of vehicles being driven, we believe it is
> important for visiting glider pilots to demonstrate the class of
> individual represented.
>
> Golf courses require a dress code, and it is fitting for glider pilots
> to exhibit similar standards.
> We have often been embarrassed by glider pilots attire when we go to
> local restaurants in the evening.
>
> Sneakers will no longer be tolerated. Black or Brown leather shoes are
> the standard and they must be clean and polished.
>
> Long pants with a crease are required for males. No loud colors or
> patterns. Shorts of any kind are not permitted.
>
> Women may wear dresses as long as the hem is at least to the knee.
>
> Shirts shall be long sleeve. No loud colors or patterns. Typical
> banned shirts include those with large prints of gliders on the front
> or back. Shirts must have a collar.
>
> It is now required for pilots to wear protection while assembling
> their gliders to prevent grease stains on their clothing. A single
> color apron (blue) is suitable for this purpose.
>
> Thank you for your cooperation.

[JJ Sinclair]

Good one Tom!
I remember judge Latermore asking Eric Mozer to stand up at a
nationals pilots meeting at Uvalde. Eric was wearing sneakers, shorts
and a T-shirt that said, "Sex Instructor". The Judge then pointed out
that the Texas farmers are used to Levies or khaki, but they weren't
ready for the likes of Eric!

Good April fools Tom,
JJ

Bob Backer wrote:
> Gee Tom, you guys are way behind the curve. We have had a code at least
> that strict at Warner Springs for years. Plus, we require that each
> pilot enlist a helper o hold up a 5' square piece of black plastic to
> shield the view when peeing next to the trailer.
>
> wrote:
> > Ridge Soaring Gliderport Dress Code
> >
> > We began the gliderport 34 years ago. During this time, we have seen a
> > large variety of apparel worn by glider pilots and crew.
> >
> > Considering the value of the gliders being flown; the trailers,
> > equipment and types of vehicles being driven, we believe it is
> > important for visiting glider pilots to demonstrate the class of
> > individual represented.
> >
> > Golf courses require a dress code, and it is fitting for glider pilots
> > to exhibit similar standards.
> > We have often been embarrassed by glider pilots attire when we go to
> > local restaurants in the evening.
> >
> > Sneakers will no longer be tolerated. Black or Brown leather shoes are
> > the standard and they must be clean and polished.
> >
> > Long pants with a crease are required for males. No loud colors or
> > patterns. Shorts of any kind are not permitted.
> >
> > Women may wear dresses as long as the hem is at least to the knee.
> >
> > Shirts shall be long sleeve. No loud colors or patterns. Typical
> > banned shirts include those with large prints of gliders on the front
> > or back. Shirts must have a collar.
> >
> > It is now required for pilots to wear protection while assembling
> > their gliders to prevent grease stains on their clothing. A single
> > color apron (blue) is suitable for this purpose.
> >
> > Thank you for your cooperation.

[Bob Kuykendall]

I can never remember. Does the Tyvek logo go on the front or the back?

[rlovinggood]

My glider is a 1970 model.

Should I wear clothes made in 1970 or earlier?

(I probably still have some...)

One thing I can't do: Grow hair to suit a 1970 image...


Ray Lovinggood
Thinning on top (but not around the middle)
Carrboro, North Carolina, USA

[GM]

On Apr 1, 6:53*pm, wrote:
> Ridge Soaring Gliderport Dress Code
>
> We began the gliderport 34 years ago. During this time, we have seen a
> large variety of apparel worn by glider pilots and crew.
>
> Considering the value of the gliders being flown; the trailers,
> equipment and types of vehicles being driven, we believe it is
> important for visiting glider pilots to demonstrate the class of
> individual represented.
>
> Golf courses require a dress code, and it is fitting for glider pilots
> to exhibit similar standards.
> We have often been embarrassed by glider pilots attire when we go to
> local restaurants in the evening.
>
> Sneakers will no longer be tolerated. Black or Brown leather shoes are
> the standard and they must be clean and polished.
>
> Long pants with a crease are required for males. No loud colors or
> patterns. Shorts of any kind are not permitted.
>
> Women may wear dresses as long as the hem is at least to the knee.
>
> Shirts shall be long sleeve. No loud colors or patterns. Typical
> banned shirts include those with large prints of gliders on the front
> or back. Shirts must have a collar.
>
> It is now required for pilots to wear protection while assembling
> their gliders to prevent grease stains on their clothing. A single
> color apron (blue) is suitable for this purpose.
>
> Thank you for your cooperation.

Tom,

you forgot to mention that all pilots visiting Ridge Soaring are
expected from now on to sip their cold refreshments quietly and with
their pinky spread and loud 'high-five's' in public after an
exceptional ridge flight are fround upon.

Uli Neumann
Libelle 'GM'

[Ben]

"It is now required for pilots to wear protection while assembling
their gliders"

That's certainly a good idea. Statistics from the communicable disease
center show that gliderports are one of the major STD aquisition
centers, coming in only slightly behind bars and dance
halls in our current culture.



wrote:
> Ridge Soaring Gliderport Dress Code
>
> We began the gliderport 34 years ago. During this time, we have seen a
> large variety of apparel worn by glider pilots and crew.
>
> Considering the value of the gliders being flown; the trailers,
> equipment and types of vehicles being driven, we believe it is
> important for visiting glider pilots to demonstrate the class of
> individual represented.
>
> Golf courses require a dress code, and it is fitting for glider pilots
> to exhibit similar standards.
> We have often been embarrassed by glider pilots attire when we go to
> local restaurants in the evening.
>
> Sneakers will no longer be tolerated. Black or Brown leather shoes are
> the standard and they must be clean and polished.
>
> Long pants with a crease are required for males. No loud colors or
> patterns. Shorts of any kind are not permitted.
>
> Women may wear dresses as long as the hem is at least to the knee.
>
> Shirts shall be long sleeve. No loud colors or patterns. Typical
> banned shirts include those with large prints of gliders on the front
> or back. Shirts must have a collar.
>
> It is now required for pilots to wear protection while assembling
> their gliders to prevent grease stains on their clothing. A single
> color apron (blue) is suitable for this purpose.
>
> Thank you for your cooperation.

[g l i d e r s t u d]

Anyone wearing those hats should be protected.

[Cats]

On Apr 2, 1:57*am, rlovinggood > wrote:
> My glider is a 1970 model.
>
> Should I wear clothes made in 1970 or earlier?
>
> (I probably still have some...)

Do they still fit?


> One thing I can't do: *Grow hair to suit a 1970 image...

I guess we should be thankfull for small mercies.

BTW - an addition to the dress code. NO COMBOVERS.

[Raphael Warshaw]

On Apr 2, 3:39*am, Cats > wrote:
> On Apr 2, 1:57*am, rlovinggood > wrote:
>
This is going to put a serious dent in Cindy Brickner's tee shirt
business.

Ray Warshaw

1LK

> > My glider is a 1970 model.
>
> > Should I wear clothes made in 1970 or earlier?
>
> > (I probably still have some...)
>
> Do they still fit?
>
> > One thing I can't do: *Grow hair to suit a 1970 image...
>
> I guess we should be thankfull for small mercies.
>
> BTW - an addition to the dress code. *NO COMBOVERS.

[309]

> This is going to put a serious dent in Cindy Brickner's tee shirt
> business.
>
> Ray Warshaw

No it won't. The "Ridge Dress Code" applies EAST of the Mississippi.
CALIFORNIA dress codes are have a very different flavor: recall,
"formal wear" in California implies SOCKS are worn!

My glider vintage is mid 60's -- I think the only clothing I have from
those daze [sic] is my Boy Scout uniform!!!

-Pete
#309

[ContestID67]

You mean this was a joke? I wonder if I can still return all the
stuff I just bought at the Salvation Army store.

- John

[Raphael Warshaw]

On Apr 2, 10:28*pm, 309 > wrote:
> > This is going to put a serious dent in Cindy Brickner's tee shirt
So when Jim Payne makes his Tehachapi to Harris Hill flight will he
have to change clothing (uniforms?) as he crosses the Mississippi?

Ray Warshaw

> > business.
>
> > Ray Warshaw
>
> No it won't. *The "Ridge Dress Code" applies EAST of the Mississippi.
> CALIFORNIA dress codes are have a very different flavor: *recall,
> "formal wear" in California implies SOCKS are worn!
>
> My glider vintage is mid 60's -- I think the only clothing I have from
> those daze [sic] is my Boy Scout uniform!!!
>
> -Pete
> #309

[309]

On Apr 3, 7:24 am, Raphael Warshaw > wrote:
> So when Jim Payne makes his Tehachapi to Harris Hill flight will he
> have to change clothing (uniforms?) as he crosses the Mississippi?
>
> Ray Warshaw

If anybody can change clothes soaring across the Mississippi, Jim
Payne can!

After all, 2/3 of his diamonds were in a 1-26!

-Pete
#309

P.S.: California Dress Code (CDR) does not PRECLUDE "overdressing" to
a Ridge Soaring Gliderport level (or the more lenient "Harris Hill
Standard") prior to launch. Based on the keen attention to pre-flight
planning Mr. Payne has demonstrated in the past, I suspect he'd be
"pre-dressed" to meet any need for badge, record or formal attire.