as an office dweller last thing I want to do on my weekend is to wear shirts and ties.. however, I don't mind those who do. I have live and let live attitude about most things, except tracksuits and youth of today thinking it's a perfectly acceptable piece of clothing for every occasion... bwah
schmucks
back to bars - I can see how those can be helpful psychologically when you're taking up your friends or family for the first time and they still are not sure whether to trust you or not. Perhaps it can also be beneficial for the pilot as well - when you look the part you must act the part so if one can perform a bit more professionally with bars on it's shoulders - I don't see anything wrong with that