Scoffed At
Talking to colleagues about this subject today... was scoffed at for saying that I'm not going to be flying in the issued polyester trousers and nylon based flying jacket, and would be looking to get some flying gloves. Their opinion is that you shouldn't be planning to crash...
Bol**cks to them I say, as I've served in the Army and you always plan for the worst.
Suggestions for places to source decent kit which won't turn me into a roman candle would be kindly received.