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The bomber jacket for the modern pilot

By General Aviation News Staff · October 23, 2018 ·

Now available from Sporty’s is Flight Outfitters’ Bush Pilot Jacket, designed specifically with pilots in mind.

The jacket’s rugged exterior blocks out wind and rain, and can stand up to almost any abuse, according to Sporty’s officials. The jacket has a quilted body lining and Sherpa accents for warmth.

“Pilots will appreciate the pleated bi-swing action, which makes it easy to move one’s arms in the cockpit without restriction,” officials said in a prepared release. “A zippered chest pocket is ideal for storing sunglasses or displaying a ramp ID.”

“As for warmth during those freezing pre-flights, this jacket has two lined hand-warmer pockets and a quilted lining,” says Sporty’s Vice President John Zimmerman. “It’s already a favorite among the pilots at Sporty’s.”

More pilot-centric features include adjustable snap side tabs to give you breathing room during long flights. Large cuffs accommodate oversized pilot watches and gloves. Three inside chest pockets organize your cell phone and other small accessories.

Flight Outfitters Bush Pilot Jacket is available in men’s sizes small through extra-extra large for $99.95.

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Comments

  1. Alex Nelon says

    October 24, 2018 at 5:30 am

    Tall sizes?

  2. Susan Loricchio says

    October 24, 2018 at 4:58 am

    It may be designed for the pilot, but I do not see the description for men and women, or the women’s version of it.

    • K king says

      October 24, 2018 at 10:15 am

      Yes! How about women’s sizes other than using a small mans, not even close to a reasonable fit!

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