Originally Posted by tom775257
My course partner and I decided to rebel against the need to dress up like security guards during our CPL/ME/IR, so we purchased and wore the "security" epaulettes.
I refused point blank and wore shirts and t-shirts every day. My money I chose how to spend it. When I did the IR test with the CAFU examiner I was told I would have to wear a uniform and tie. I wore my usual atire and sdtill passed first time.
The last thing I wanted on a day that was 36c was to be wearing a shirt and tie in a spamcan!!!!
12yrs in the RAF was enough uniform for me. Even going to the officers mess bar in the evening had a dress code!
Enjoy the freedom of being a PPL and and cut your own style!