Well trousered
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From: Warboys
Originally Posted by Molesworth
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arm boards?
Although these are advertised on a UK web TV channel they can't be bought in the UK but have to be ordered from the US who demand an extortionate amount to ship them.
arm boards?
Although these are advertised on a UK web TV channel they can't be bought in the UK but have to be ordered from the US who demand an extortionate amount to ship them.
Mess Your Passage
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From: Temporarily Unaware......
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From: Norfolk UK
Brand New Heavy Weight Flame Resistant Royal Naval Combat Trousers - Surplus and Outdoors
I've just ordered two pairs of these.
£9.99/pair,limited sizes,but cheap so if not suitable for flying will be used in the garden,workshop etc.
Lister
I've just ordered two pairs of these.
£9.99/pair,limited sizes,but cheap so if not suitable for flying will be used in the garden,workshop etc.
Lister
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From: UK
How about shorts and a tattoo on yer knee
UsedtoFly: I believe the current terminology would be "LOL"? Nice one.SandBagSteve: there is lots of advice above, but how about: next time you find yourself sat in the cafe drinking coffee and waiting for the weather to clear, why not spend a few minutes learning the checklists? That way you reduce the on-board clutter and you don't look such a tw@t when you climb out.
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From: London, UK
If I were doing this, I'd get some normal trousers and sew some similar-coloured velcro across the thighs where I wanted the pockets / kneeboard. Then create the pockets out of stiff fabric and clear plastic, and velcro them on.
That way you can take the pockets off before you leave the aircraft...
That way you can take the pockets off before you leave the aircraft...
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From: England
The trick is to sew the legs so they are natural in the seated position just like Auntie Liz's flying suits.
If you fill the side pockets with VFR guides etc then your trousers will fall down when you walk inless oyu are wearing braces.
The best flying trousers you will find are the MK3 cold weather trousers, but a but warm and robust for GA.
MM
If you fill the side pockets with VFR guides etc then your trousers will fall down when you walk inless oyu are wearing braces.
The best flying trousers you will find are the MK3 cold weather trousers, but a but warm and robust for GA.
MM
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From: Warboys
MM, us Rotary crew got issued the DPM two-piece flying suit that had a lighter-weight version of the cold-weather trouser, with a combat jacket styley top.
I still have mine, but the waist seems to have shrunk in the 20 years since I left...must be the material or something?
I still have mine, but the waist seems to have shrunk in the 20 years since I left...must be the material or something?
