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Old 6th Feb 2006, 18:31
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Flying Equipment requirements??

Ladies & Gentlemen,

A good friend of mine recently advised me that, under current regulations, there is a requiremnt for anyone flying an ex military aircraft on a permit to wear the correct flying clothing ie flying suit etc.
Can anyone shed some light on this for me please?
Thank you and kind regards
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Why let the truth get in the way of a good rumour?

Annex E of CAP632 (Operation of 'Permit to Fly' Ex-Military Aircraft on the UK register) details appropriate levels of flying clothing, but bear in mind this is for aircraft with a MAUW of 2730kg or more.

It can be found here:

CAP632

So dont panic if you are flying a Piper Cub
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Old 7th Feb 2006, 10:50
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So dont panic if you are flying a Piper Cub
... or a Tiger Moth. However, in the latter case, clothing to ensure a reasonable level of comfort and warmth are definite requirements - which tends to gravitate towards getting the original kit.
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or a Tiger Moth.
Quite! However, I didnt mention this type, as all bar one in the UK are operated on C's of A
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or a Tiger Moth. However, in the latter case, clothing to ensure a reasonable level of comfort and warmth are definite requirements - which tends to gravitate towards getting the original kit.
I would not want this regulated though - there is nothing better if you get a really good summers day than flying a Tiger Moth in just shorts and Tshirt - especially non radio with no helmet.
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Shorts and T-shirt? No helmet?!

Have you any idea how dangerous that is?! You'll be wanting to start the engine with your bare hands next . I may have to report you to EArSA or whatever it's called right away. Aircraft are there as a focus for regulation, not to be enjoyed as you wheel around the sky, dancing with the clouds... Sorry, got carried away there. Now, where's my red tape...
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Sounds like the classic case of a club setting some perfectly sensible safety rules for that club, and somebody getting the message that this was law, rather than just a local regulations.

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Thank you everyone for your inputs.
I don't have avery strong view either way, although I do lean (slightly) towards wearing the correct kit if possible.
Kind rergards
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