Nylon/Polyester Flying Jackets
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Nylon/Polyester Flying Jackets
Hello folks,
I have recently bought a cheap US Airman replica jacket from e-bay. It is pretty good for what I paid for it and has all the flying jacket pockets etc, but is made from 100% Nylon outer coating and Polyester lining. That thing is gonna go like a bonfire if it catches alight, so I am hesitant to wear it for flying. I actually got it instead of Transair or Flightstore's jackets which are almost exactly the same, and are made of exactly the same materials also, only three times the price! So it isn't cause the jacket was cheap, but whats more the Alpha Industries USAF flight jacket cost £90 and is exactly the same materials. Am I being pedantic and paranoid here or should I be concerned that in a crash I would go up in flames?
RR
I have recently bought a cheap US Airman replica jacket from e-bay. It is pretty good for what I paid for it and has all the flying jacket pockets etc, but is made from 100% Nylon outer coating and Polyester lining. That thing is gonna go like a bonfire if it catches alight, so I am hesitant to wear it for flying. I actually got it instead of Transair or Flightstore's jackets which are almost exactly the same, and are made of exactly the same materials also, only three times the price! So it isn't cause the jacket was cheap, but whats more the Alpha Industries USAF flight jacket cost £90 and is exactly the same materials. Am I being pedantic and paranoid here or should I be concerned that in a crash I would go up in flames?
RR
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From: Norfolk UK
http://www.av8-pilotshop.co.uk/index...T&productid=17
Swansea flying club 100% cotton flying jacket.
Around £50
Lister
Swansea flying club 100% cotton flying jacket.
Around £50
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From: Hellfire Corner
http://www.pprune.org/forums/showthr...g+jackets+fire
I'm not good at copying links (obviously), but I recall the subject was discussed at length a while back. Many useful comments for your perusal!
I'm not good at copying links (obviously), but I recall the subject was discussed at length a while back. Many useful comments for your perusal!
