Dependant on the type of Operation (HEMS/POLICE/SAR/CIVILIAN) What would make the perfect flying jacket?
ARM POCKET - What is the best you have used or seen? - What should a good pocket include? (e.g Space for pens and a Torch?) - Any need for a zip pocket for Epaulettes etc?
ID BADGE - Is it a requirement to have an ID badge on the left chest? - If so Velcro attached or permanent fixing?
EPAULETTES - Do you need epaulette flaps?
CUFFS - Do you find that some jackets catch on controls etc? - Would it be an idea to have adjustable cuffs so they don't catch?
UNDERARM ZIPS - When you get hot in cockpit, would underarm vent zips be useful?
POCKETS - What type of pockets are required, and for what items?(e.g What type of radios do you use and could they be stored on the jacket?)
FABRIC - Colour? - Do you need them to be high viz with scotchlite tape on? - Do they need to be Fire resistant?
AREAS OF WEAR - What areas wear quickest and why? (e.g Do your elbows wear when you are treating a patient?)
COLLAR - What type of collar and why?(e.g Collar with hood? Collar that doesn't get in the way of the helmet?)
WAISTBAND - Drawstring pulleys like Ski jackets or elastic like MA2 jackets?
STORAGE - How can they be stored in cockpit to keep them out og the way?(e.g Would a drawstring bag be useful to attach somewhere?
LINER - Do they need to be waterproof? Would a zip in/out fleece be useful?
LOGOS - What type of logos are required and could be used as standard?
ARM FREQUENCY POCKET - If a clear plastic arm pocket could be put onto the jackets, would this come in handy for frequencies, patient details etc or not?
CUT - DO you find jackets at the moment to be cumbersome or uncomfortable to wear in the cockpit? - Would a jacket that is more flexible be better? - What types of area get in they way?
I can disclose that Scrawny is a major manufacturer of top quality flying jackets.
We agreed that he wouldn't mention the name of his company in his research/questionnaire so as to avoid breaching PPRuNe's 'No advertising in posts' rule.
This is a unique opportunity for pilots to have some input into the design and features they'd like to see in the 'perfect' jacket.
Most of us have worn jackets which we've liked, but would have liked even more 'if only it had' ....... whatever.
Well, now's our chance.
We may even persuade Scrawny to call the new model 'The Rotorheads' in return for our help. 
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