Wearing a uniform on your PPL training?
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hi guys
talking about what to wear n' here it comes my question...it'll sound stupid to u but it really is a SERIOUS one
my job right now needs a glamorous up-do i.e. hair tied up, full make-up, skirt n' high-heels...problem is after work i've no time to change into sth more practical for the training..n' w/no car of my own there's no way i'd b able to carry an extra outfit+trainer on a tube+train+bus everyday!
so the question is....if i turn up in that 5th avenue look...would u guys take it as a joke...but more importantly..how practical'd it b for the training
thx
talking about what to wear n' here it comes my question...it'll sound stupid to u but it really is a SERIOUS one
my job right now needs a glamorous up-do i.e. hair tied up, full make-up, skirt n' high-heels...problem is after work i've no time to change into sth more practical for the training..n' w/no car of my own there's no way i'd b able to carry an extra outfit+trainer on a tube+train+bus everyday!
so the question is....if i turn up in that 5th avenue look...would u guys take it as a joke...but more importantly..how practical'd it b for the training
thx
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Hi Bac. Well i suppose it depends on how you actualy look in your makeup,skirt and heels 
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don't mean to sound sexist, but its the way the world works
, terrible i know .
I suppose a change of footwear wouldnt go amiss, but if you look good? and neat, you should be fine
.don't mean to sound sexist, but its the way the world works
, terrible i know .I suppose a change of footwear wouldnt go amiss, but if you look good? and neat, you should be fine
Barcad
As a long term instructor, I may be able to help, how about you direct me a photo of yourself and I will attempt to make an educated comment. Email it if you wish.
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I did see a bloke flying a microlight in Scotland wearing ex service flying overalls (no stripes or epaullettes !) but didn't think too much about it since he was the only warm one there ! Certainly practical and he looked much more comfortable than the other Panda Bears in their padded duvets (Ozees)
He was also a reticent, quiet big big b
d and anyone mad and hard enough to fly microlights almost naked in Scotland in winter is not to be tangled with 
He was also a reticent, quiet big big b
d and anyone mad and hard enough to fly microlights almost naked in Scotland in winter is not to be tangled with
Barcadi, if you arrived for training in your 5th Avenue outfit, it might raise a few eyebrows.....
.....particularly if you were a bloke!
High heels certainly aren't practical in a light aeroplane, a skirt (unless it's a short one) might make operation of the control column difficult in some aircraft. And if your hair was tied up it would make wearing a headset rather awkward.
.....particularly if you were a bloke!
High heels certainly aren't practical in a light aeroplane, a skirt (unless it's a short one) might make operation of the control column difficult in some aircraft. And if your hair was tied up it would make wearing a headset rather awkward.
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Oh my God - What a thread........
Firstly a guy (young man? / very young man?) wonders if he should be buying his own eppaulettes for PPL training at Barton and as sublime turns to ridiculous we have Bacardi asking if 5th Avenue Hooker attire is acceptable - I mean can you imagine her climbing into a PA-28 - Uhmm hang on luvvie, I'll re-check the fuel contents whilst you get in....................
Surely this is not a real thread ???
I read this thread first at 7 in the morning, dozed off, and came back to it at 8 to make sure I was not dreaming.
Are these two people heading off towards ATPL? Christ I hope not, God help us all.
Firstly a guy (young man? / very young man?) wonders if he should be buying his own eppaulettes for PPL training at Barton and as sublime turns to ridiculous we have Bacardi asking if 5th Avenue Hooker attire is acceptable - I mean can you imagine her climbing into a PA-28 - Uhmm hang on luvvie, I'll re-check the fuel contents whilst you get in....................
Surely this is not a real thread ???
I read this thread first at 7 in the morning, dozed off, and came back to it at 8 to make sure I was not dreaming.
Are these two people heading off towards ATPL? Christ I hope not, God help us all.
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Don't you mean jeans and sweatshirt? Pony tail optional
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Guys, I hate to be a party pooper and spoil your fun, but....
I get the impression this was a serious question. Why shouldn't it be? We weren't all born experienced aviators who know the dress code (or lack of it) at little grass airfields. So Scott deserves some serious answers. Well, he got some, to which I'd agree - wear whatever feels comfortable. And now the rest of you are having a good laugh. Nothing wrong with that, except I don't think you should be having it at the expense of someone who just wants to do everything right before he starts to fly - a good attitude for a future pilot, let me say.
Scott, ignore this lot and feel free to ask further questions if necessary.
I get the impression this was a serious question. Why shouldn't it be? We weren't all born experienced aviators who know the dress code (or lack of it) at little grass airfields. So Scott deserves some serious answers. Well, he got some, to which I'd agree - wear whatever feels comfortable. And now the rest of you are having a good laugh. Nothing wrong with that, except I don't think you should be having it at the expense of someone who just wants to do everything right before he starts to fly - a good attitude for a future pilot, let me say.
Scott, ignore this lot and feel free to ask further questions if necessary.
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Whirly - I think Scott was having a larf.
Scott - don't worry. The Ogee and wellies as stated above will be most appropriate for EGCB in winter (and BEZZ is still buzzing around!). But for use at home, I think Transair do pyjamas with eppauletted jacket and four gold rings on the sleeves, should you feel the urge.
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Edited to add that I've just remembered jellow jackets are compulsory at EGCB. Wonder if you can get them with eppaulettes?
Scott - don't worry. The Ogee and wellies as stated above will be most appropriate for EGCB in winter (and BEZZ is still buzzing around!). But for use at home, I think Transair do pyjamas with eppauletted jacket and four gold rings on the sleeves, should you feel the urge.
SSD
Edited to add that I've just remembered jellow jackets are compulsory at EGCB. Wonder if you can get them with eppaulettes?
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Bacardi, im sure you don't need me to inform you that they guy who asked you for a picture, was a bit of a perv .
I would suggest asking if you could leave a pair of trainers (shoes) and a pair of jeans at the airfield? so that you wouldnt have to transport them all over.
Scott, i will ask your opinion, would you wear heels and a skirt at barton?
I can tell you something, you wouldn't want 2 see the girls from eccles/irlam/cadishead in skirts
Lol.
.I would suggest asking if you could leave a pair of trainers (shoes) and a pair of jeans at the airfield? so that you wouldnt have to transport them all over.
Scott, i will ask your opinion, would you wear heels and a skirt at barton?
I can tell you something, you wouldn't want 2 see the girls from eccles/irlam/cadishead in skirts
Lol.
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uniform? i struggle to remember clothes most the time!
I run a billion pound programme of work at the moment in cords and soft shoes and am pretty sure that a suit would not improve my ability to do this work.
I fly my plane in jeans and trainers and am pretty sure that a uniform would also not improve things.
I run a billion pound programme of work at the moment in cords and soft shoes and am pretty sure that a suit would not improve my ability to do this work.
I fly my plane in jeans and trainers and am pretty sure that a uniform would also not improve things.
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Many moons ago - I was investigating the possibilities of adding a rating to my license and I visited a now defunct training acadamy in SE Scotland. I had an appointment to discuss the format, scope and fees with the CFI.
I thought as this was also an establishment that conducted commercial training - perhaps the appropriate attire was navy trousers, polished lace up black shoes, white shirt, dark tie and blue NATO pullover.
I arrived in my own aircraft - a rather tasty C172 and proceeded across tha apron towards the CFI's office. An interesting meterological side comment to this anecdote is that it was December and somewhat chilly.
As I neared the door and very distinguished man with gold bars all over his shoulders opened his office window and bawled across the apron at me:
"Get your F$*cking hands out of your pockets you slovenly reprobate"
Instictively - I did (all my ex minor public school ritualistic humiliation training kicked in)
The interview was embarrasing and somewhat disfunctional. I was just about to spend the thick end of £25k with this school and this was not an auspicious start.
My point is - be careful about "uniforms" - quasi or otherwise - least you find yourself at the wrong end of an authority gradient.
I thought as this was also an establishment that conducted commercial training - perhaps the appropriate attire was navy trousers, polished lace up black shoes, white shirt, dark tie and blue NATO pullover.
I arrived in my own aircraft - a rather tasty C172 and proceeded across tha apron towards the CFI's office. An interesting meterological side comment to this anecdote is that it was December and somewhat chilly.
As I neared the door and very distinguished man with gold bars all over his shoulders opened his office window and bawled across the apron at me:
"Get your F$*cking hands out of your pockets you slovenly reprobate"
Instictively - I did (all my ex minor public school ritualistic humiliation training kicked in)
The interview was embarrasing and somewhat disfunctional. I was just about to spend the thick end of £25k with this school and this was not an auspicious start.
My point is - be careful about "uniforms" - quasi or otherwise - least you find yourself at the wrong end of an authority gradient.
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Scott - BMI
Firstly - welcome to PPRUNE - Private Flying.
Secondly - please do not worry about a few 'robust' replies.
Thirdly - you have a head start on many students, as you have understood one of the most important things about flying -
If in doubt - ASK - don't guess.
Good luck with the flying, and do please keep talking to us - we don't all bite!
Firstly - welcome to PPRUNE - Private Flying.
Secondly - please do not worry about a few 'robust' replies.
Thirdly - you have a head start on many students, as you have understood one of the most important things about flying -
If in doubt - ASK - don't guess.
Good luck with the flying, and do please keep talking to us - we don't all bite!
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When I flew into Oxford all the lads under training had stripes of some sort, so here's a serious question.
What is the convention on stripes? does 1 mean trainee and 2 PPL etc. - oftened wondered what the number of stripes meant never had the gall to ask.
What is the convention on stripes? does 1 mean trainee and 2 PPL etc. - oftened wondered what the number of stripes meant never had the gall to ask.
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Not sure on that- groundschool at OAT requires you to wear a 'uniform' but the epaulettes are not stripes but the OAT logo, and a tie of course with the...... OAT logo- it really will make me feel a professional with that gear on sitting in a classroom.... oh yeh- you have to pay for it, but I've got so much money that I don't know what else to waste it on...... not sure if the OAT socks are being introduced for the 2006 season.....
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I find that whether i'm wearing civvies, a skirt or my tuxedo, as long as I have my head squarely secured i'm ok.
Wear what your COMFORTABLE in. And if your thinking of going to a school have a browse of the website, if they all have uniform in the pictures wear something smartish. If not, turn up in something alluring.
Horgy
Wear what your COMFORTABLE in. And if your thinking of going to a school have a browse of the website, if they all have uniform in the pictures wear something smartish. If not, turn up in something alluring.
Horgy
Hang about chaps and chapesses, the lad is about to spend his hard earned readies on a non-professional qualification in a non-military environment so a uniform is not required. Just wear something comfortable and non-odiferous so as not to offend the instructor's delicate sensibilities!
Seriously, would you wear a uniform if you were going for skiing lessons at the local dryslope or other purveyor of recreational excellence? I don't think so, you would just wear the clothing appropriate to the activity. A Cessna 152 / PA-28 / Katana etc does NOT require a junior airline pilot uniform!
Seriously, would you wear a uniform if you were going for skiing lessons at the local dryslope or other purveyor of recreational excellence? I don't think so, you would just wear the clothing appropriate to the activity. A Cessna 152 / PA-28 / Katana etc does NOT require a junior airline pilot uniform!