Recent content by sfdistance

Nevermind, I found the previously posted pictures. Should have searched a little more first. Overall the jacket looks to be about standard for the more recently contracted G-1s.

Re: Debate of Pilot Watches - Looks vs Functionality & Histo Many of the points in this article are correct based on my experience. To be honest there is very little need for many of the extra features found on so-called pilots watches in the modern cockpit. Really the most practical watch to...

From the ebay pics of the Orchard jackets, it looks like their collars are shorter than some other G-1's I've seen. Maybe I'm wrong. Could we see some pictures of the jacket if you get a chance?

I wasn't trying to argue with you Gunny. I meant that "you'd be amazed" comment for those here who don't have any experience with the military. Maybe not the right choice of words. I guess I said that because I myself am surprised from time to time at what flies here at my current command...

You'd be amazed how little people actually care about reg's in certain parts of the military. Not that it's always a bad thing. I see guys wearing and flying in non reg boots every day. Nobody cares... I guess we all just figure as long as the boots look ok with the flight suit is sort of up to...

The G&B jackets look nice but they definitely aren't the same specs as current issue G1s. The most noticable difference is the pocket flaps. I'm curious as to whether or not they will do custom work on jackets. I know they will customize flight suits as I have seen several squadrons with...

I'm a maritime type myself but I just left a 6 month tour training with the AF and all the instructors wore their leather in the plane (even some of the Navy guys did too). We were flying T-6's, but that's a lot more similar to tac air than it is to heavies or helos. I'm new to the forum by...