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hobbit1983 14th February 2006 22:57

Thanks for replies re. yoke clipboard - have started new thread on topic.

I'm intending to check with my FTO as to the correct usage of the thing (and did check before I purchased it!)

Jo Cover 15th February 2006 00:33

Ray Bans.... Aviators of course!!








And I happen to have a contact who works for......;) ;)

Farrell 15th February 2006 00:52

Enough fuel

Chippik 15th February 2006 12:57

Cessna,

As mentioned it has pockets to put things which is usefull if you fly an aircraft with no floorpan or if there are many little gaps for items to get lost in. The fire aspect is also another major reason why people wear them
See the thread below
http://www.pprune.org/forums/showthread.php?t=184109

(also see CAP 632 annex E)

robin 15th February 2006 13:10

Quite true - any aircraft that might go into unusual attitudes, or any open-cockpit a flight suit is a good idea.

You'd look a bit posey getting out of a PA28 or C172 though

Genghis the Engineer 15th February 2006 15:20


Originally Posted by robin
Quite true - any aircraft that might go into unusual attitudes, or any open-cockpit a flight suit is a good idea.
You'd look a bit posey getting out of a PA28 or C172 though

Well I've been doing so for years, and still do. Feel free to criticise, but I ain't stopping now!

G

Dude~ 15th February 2006 15:21

People often seem ignorant of the fact that whilst Nomex is indeed fire retardent, it is not insulative, and therefore if there is a fire you will still get injured by the heat.

In order to be fully effective the nomex suit must be worn over thermals to reduce heat transfer, such as racing car drivers wear.

cessnasey 15th February 2006 17:04

hey, thanks for the explanations. i honestly wasnt being sarcastic, i just wondered whats the benefits of this. i see what you mean though, quicker and easily accesible going for a pocket rather than digging into a bag at 4000ft for ur gadgets and gizmos and flying essentials.

and of course, safety. hey if a flight suit buys you 8 seconds extra to get out of a burning aircraft (debatable i know, dependant on situation etc. lets try stay on topic) then its worth it easily.

hope i havnt offended anyone or come across sarci, that wasnt my inention.


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