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Uniforms & Awards / Re: Rothco Flightsuits
Last post by Fubar - Today at 04:15:28 AM
Quote from: Shuman 14 on April 25, 2025, 08:51:28 PMI guess I mis-read it the first time. A uniform is a must have, not a just a Flightsuit.

That's good to hear, glad it's entirely your choice.
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Uniforms & Awards / Re: Rothco Flightsuits
Last post by Shuman 14 - April 25, 2025, 08:51:28 PM
Okay quoting the 2024 NESA Student Handbook (Most Recent Version online):

QuoteComplete Uniforms (At least 1 set) - Personnel attending the Mission Aircrew School may wear the following
uniforms: USAF-style or corporate-style flight duty uniform, airman battle uniform, corporate field uniform
or the corporate working uniform (see CAPR 39-1). One traditional uniform is required for the NESA
graduation and combined school events. USAF-style or corporate-style flight duty uniform is the preferred
graduation uniform for MAS, but other uniforms noted above are authorized. Personnel participating in
the Aircrew Survival Short Course should bring at least 2 uniforms as practical test requirements require
wear of a uniform (including boots/shoes) for pool and swim tests.

I guess I mis-read it the first time. A uniform is a must have, not a just a Flightsuit.

Was planning on wearing the polo and grey tac-pants for the training and wearing a flightsuit for graduation on first read, still thinking I'll do that on second read. Good to have one f you need it.

I guess the question is... green or blue. :-\
#3
Tools of the trade / POC radio/Rapid Radio
Last post by AC7KH - April 25, 2025, 06:30:31 PM
IS there anyone out there who would be interested on a national level to do net training, Amateur Radio training  and ICUT training on Rapid Radio (POC radio).  This can be done all over the country and is private.  Questions or interest please let me know

Robert
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Uniforms & Awards / Re: Rothco Flightsuits
Last post by Fubar - April 24, 2025, 08:55:59 PM
Quote from: Shuman 14 on April 24, 2025, 05:42:52 PMI think they simply want "uniformity" for the Ceremony.

Ah, thanks for the info. Certainly tells me everything I need to know about NESA and if I'll ever want to attend.
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Uniforms & Awards / Re: Rothco Flightsuits
Last post by Shuman 14 - April 24, 2025, 05:42:52 PM
Quote from: Fubar on April 23, 2025, 05:15:11 AM
Quote from: Shuman 14 on April 16, 2025, 10:39:26 PMI need a flightsuit for graduation

Need? They won't let you graduate without one? I mean, I get it if you want one, who wouldn't want to wear comfy pajamas all day? It's a bit silly though if they're making you buy one.

And yes, Rothco is a brand is disposable clothing, wear once and discard.

The student handbook said, Flightsuit required for Graduation Ceremony. I don't think they'll be requiring it for the training itself, the handbook did mention that if you were attending aircrew survivability training, you did need two flightsuits, but for the other courses, I think they simply want "uniformity" for the Ceremony.
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Uniforms & Awards / Re: Rothco Flightsuits
Last post by Fubar - April 23, 2025, 05:15:11 AM
Quote from: Shuman 14 on April 16, 2025, 10:39:26 PMI need a flightsuit for graduation

Need? They won't let you graduate without one? I mean, I get it if you want one, who wouldn't want to wear comfy pajamas all day? It's a bit silly though if they're making you buy one.

And yes, Rothco is a brand is disposable clothing, wear once and discard.
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Uniforms & Awards / Re: Rothco Flightsuits
Last post by Slim - April 23, 2025, 02:27:42 AM
Quote from: Shuman 14 on April 22, 2025, 04:37:26 PM
Quote from: Slim on April 17, 2025, 09:45:01 PMI always bought my blue flight suits from Tru Spec.  They're configured just a little differently than the USAF suit in that they have no pockets on the upper legs.  They're also made of a heavier poly/cotton blend than the Rothco brand, which are in fact junk.

If I was buying one today, I would go with Propper.  They're one of the contractors for the nomex USAF flight suits.  They also make an identical, nomex flight suit in navy blue if you're hung up on having nomex and don't mind paying the price.  I noticed they are now making them in poly/cotton, are otherwise identical to the nomex suits, and considerably cheaper.

So I checked out Propper's Flight Suits and they look better than Rothco's on the screen, but you do recommend them?

Also, I just want to confirm the "Freedom Green" color one is not 39-1 Complient because it not Nomex, but the "Dark Blue" is fine without Nomex and is 39-1 Complient.

Thanks in advance.
Yes, highly recommend anything made by Propper.

Honestly, from looking at both the green nomex and green poly/cotton, I highly doubt anyone is going to notice the difference.  But yes, 39-1 does state green nomex so in a literal interpretation of the regulation, it would not be compliant.
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Uniforms & Awards / Re: Rothco Flightsuits
Last post by Shuman 14 - April 22, 2025, 08:47:31 PM
Quote from: PHall on April 22, 2025, 05:04:56 PMI would not buy anything that was made by Rothco. They make nothing but junk.

I don't know, I bought two Molle compatible canteen covers, with the old-style snaps, in OCP (I HATE the "Y" strap new models) awhile back and my Blue Flight Jacket is also Rothco, and all have held up really well over the years. So I have mixed thoughts, but a 70+ dollar flight suit is a big investment and I want to buy quality that will last.
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Uniforms & Awards / Re: Rothco Flightsuits
Last post by NIN - April 22, 2025, 05:36:59 PM
Phil is right. Rothco is total junk for this.

"Sage Green" is a grey-green color, more grey than green (think Army ACUs color components).  I had one of my pilots owned a Rothco suit and it was non-Nomex OD Green.  Visibly bad from across the flight line. Might as well have been a set of mechanics coveralls from the motor pool.

 (I gave him one of the ones I had if he promised to never wear it again!)

Ebay is your friend, but you might need to buy a couple to land on a good one. Over the years I've bought a LOT of flight suits on ebay. I never pay more than $50 for one.



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Uniforms & Awards / Re: Rothco Flightsuits
Last post by PHall - April 22, 2025, 05:04:56 PM
I would not buy anything that was made by Rothco. They make nothing but junk.