White Aviator Shirt

[Ozzy]

Hi All,

As there is no real 'uniform' white Aviator shirt, which brand do you choose? I would have loved to have been able to use the Army ASU white shirt but it has the military creases, it is not in compliance with 39-1. Do you know of any other aviator shirts that are similar to the weight of ASU shirt?

Thanks,
Ozzy

[THRAWN]

There are a bunch of threads on this topic. Hit up the search button and look for "aviator shirt"....

[Ozzy]

Already have. If you search it yourself, you would see that 99% of the posts are 6+ years old.

[THRAWN]

Already have. If you search it yourself, you would see that 99% of the posts are 6+ years old.

And that matters? I'll answer: no, it does not.

Take your pick: http://www.mypilotstore.com/MyPilotStore/secd/40

[winterg]

In Ozzy's defense, most of the threads are pretty old or the search function doesn't always put the newest at the top.  It is reasonable to wonder if there is more current info.

I get mine here and have been very happy. 

http://www.mypilotstore.com/MyPilotStore/sep/2452

Transmitted via my R5 astromech.

[Ozzy]

It does matter to me so yes, it does matter hence me creating a new post. If you read the second part of my question, you would see that I'm looking for a heavier version of the shirt, similar to the weight of the Army ASU shirt which the VH shirts seem to not be.

[Spaceman3750]

I buy mine from Vanguard.

[vento]

If you want the shirt to look as close as possible to the AF Blue shirt, then go with this one instead, this one is based on the AF shirt. The other shirts that they sell has a triangular shaped pocket tab.
http://www.mypilotstore.com/MyPilotStore/sep/2454

AF style


Civilian style

[THRAWN]

See if your local FBO or pilot shop stocks them. Then you're not webshopping...

[Майор Хаткевич]

I have both, and prefer the square pocket type.

[Papabird]

If you want the shirt to look as close as possible to the AF Blue shirt, then go with this one instead, this one is based on the AF shirt. The other shirts that they sell has a triangular shaped pocket tab.
http://www.mypilotstore.com/MyPilotStore/sep/2454

This is the part that always makes me nervous:  "Eyelets for name badge or wings above left pocket"

Because of these reinforced holes, I don't think this shirt fits the regulation, but I could be wrong.  Any thoughts?

[vorteks]

If you want the shirt to look as close as possible to the AF Blue shirt, then go with this one instead, this one is based on the AF shirt. The other shirts that they sell has a triangular shaped pocket tab.
http://www.mypilotstore.com/MyPilotStore/sep/2454

This is the part that always makes me nervous:  "Eyelets for name badge or wings above left pocket"

Because of these reinforced holes, I don't think this shirt fits the regulation, but I could be wrong.  Any thoughts?

All one has to do is to look at the reg:

4.2.5.1. Shirt (Long and Short-sleeved). White cotton‐polyester blend aviator style shirt is
authorized. Shirt must be oxford, pinpoint, poplin, or broadcloth fabric with white buttons. Two standard
sewn flap pockets with no top openings and with or without pen slots. Pocket flap may have straight
bottom or curved bottom and be buttoned. Scalloped flap pockets are not authorized. Straight collars only,
no button downs. Two epaulet straps. No eyelets for badges. No military creases. Shirt will be tucked
neatly into trousers.

[Ozzy]

This is the part that always makes me nervous:  "Eyelets for name badge or wings above left pocket"

Because of these reinforced holes, I don't think this shirt fits the regulation, but I could be wrong.  Any thoughts?

It doesn't. CAPM 39-1 4.2.5.1 states no eyelets for badges

Edit:

Which brand does Vanguard use? VH shirts look as though they are of a thinner material so if I can avoid those, I will.

[dwb]

This is my aviator shirt: http://tandtuniforms.com/shop/catalog/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=1230

Still a little baggier than the blues shirt, but not nearly as much of a poncho as the Van Heusen Aviator (the brand Vanguard sells).

[Ozzy]

This is my aviator shirt: http://tandtuniforms.com/shop/catalog/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=1230

Still a little baggier than the blues shirt, but not nearly as much of a poncho as the Van Heusen Aviator (the brand Vanguard sells).

I like it. Have you compared the two in terms of material? Fabric weight says 4oz. for VH and 4.5oz. for the one you posted.

[Papabird]

If you want the shirt to look as close as possible to the AF Blue shirt, then go with this one instead, this one is based on the AF shirt. The other shirts that they sell has a triangular shaped pocket tab.
http://www.mypilotstore.com/MyPilotStore/sep/2454

This is the part that always makes me nervous:  "Eyelets for name badge or wings above left pocket"

Because of these reinforced holes, I don't think this shirt fits the regulation, but I could be wrong.  Any thoughts?

All one has to do is to look at the reg:

4.2.5.1. Shirt (Long and Short-sleeved). White cotton‐polyester blend aviator style shirt is
authorized. Shirt must be oxford, pinpoint, poplin, or broadcloth fabric with white buttons. Two standard
sewn flap pockets with no top openings and with or without pen slots. Pocket flap may have straight
bottom or curved bottom and be buttoned. Scalloped flap pockets are not authorized. Straight collars only,
no button downs. Two epaulet straps. No eyelets for badges. No military creases. Shirt will be tucked
neatly into trousers.

That is why I brought it up.  I have seen people try to hide them behind ribbons.  So beware those eyelets.

[Майор Хаткевич]

They are available without. Sometimes hard to find, but definitely out there.

[vorteks]

If you want the shirt to look as close as possible to the AF Blue shirt, then go with this one instead, this one is based on the AF shirt. The other shirts that they sell has a triangular shaped pocket tab.
http://www.mypilotstore.com/MyPilotStore/sep/2454

This is the part that always makes me nervous:  "Eyelets for name badge or wings above left pocket"

Because of these reinforced holes, I don't think this shirt fits the regulation, but I could be wrong.  Any thoughts?

All one has to do is to look at the reg:

4.2.5.1. Shirt (Long and Short-sleeved). White cotton‐polyester blend aviator style shirt is
authorized. Shirt must be oxford, pinpoint, poplin, or broadcloth fabric with white buttons. Two standard
sewn flap pockets with no top openings and with or without pen slots. Pocket flap may have straight
bottom or curved bottom and be buttoned. Scalloped flap pockets are not authorized. Straight collars only,
no button downs. Two epaulet straps. No eyelets for badges. No military creases. Shirt will be tucked
neatly into trousers.

That is why I brought it up.  I have seen people try to hide them behind ribbons.  So beware those eyelets.

Never thought of that. If the eyelets are hidden, why the deuce would it matter if they were there?

[Eclipse]

That is why I brought it up.  I have seen people try to hide them behind ribbons.  So beware those eyelets.

I had the pleasure of being an attendee at a major CAP activity where 1/3rd to 1/2 of the staff were wearing
security guard shirts w/ vertical badge holes and permanent vertical creases.

[dwb]

I like it. Have you compared the two in terms of material? Fabric weight says 4oz. for VH and 4.5oz. for the one you posted.

Both shirts are a little on the sheer side for my liking, but one is not noticeably so compared to the other. The cut of the Van Heusen is very generous, and I always felt like I was wearing a poncho tucked in to my pants.