Hi Rusty - a word of warning... if you're anything like me, you should be steering clear of sports like flying, sailing and skiing. There is far too much gear to buy and most of it is really nice and shiny.
I suspect if you buy a flying jacket now, you'll want another one next year (I would!).
My solution was to liberate a really old battered old one (it had suffered an oil dump from a Pitts and the wearer had made a rapid forced landing - safely, I add!).
Much more credible than a brand new one? - assuming you have a suitable person to liberate from...
HB
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If it ain't broke - why not?