Check Out The Flight-Approved Footwear

Started by ProdigalJim, September 13, 2012, 02:55:53 PM

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ProdigalJim


http://slide.mil.news.sina.com.cn/slide_8_193_17212.html#p=24

This came through my work in-box this morning. So presumably this takes the Nomex-for-flying conversation in a whole new direction...!  ;D

Jim Mathews, Lt. Col., CAP
VAWG/CV
My Mitchell Has Four Digits...

a2capt

At least it wasn't another 20 minute commercial for a shovel :)

Flying Pig

Pretty sad when your nations fighter pilots cant even look cool.

bosshawk

Can you imagine ejecting at FL400 wearing those flip-flops?
Paul M. Reed
Col, USA(ret)
Former CAP Lt Col
Wilson #2777

ProdigalJim

We had a caption contest at work. The winner?

"Hey, that guy took our boots!"

(Note to Lurkers: this caption makes very little sense until you go look at the picture.)
Jim Mathews, Lt. Col., CAP
VAWG/CV
My Mitchell Has Four Digits...

SarDragon

Dave Bowles
Maj, CAP
AT1, USN Retired
55 Year Member
Mitchell Award (unnumbered)
C/WO, CAP, Ret

Flying Pig

His flip flops were probably made in the USA.  And hes probably had them for 20yrs

Critical AOA

Reminds me of one of the characters in the book "Air America".  They had a guy who flew for them who was nicknamed "Shower Shoes" because he always wore them, even when he flew.  Though I do not normally wear shower shoes / flip flops outside of home, I do wear leather sandals and even fly with them on occasion.  And no, not in CAP aircraft.
"I learned long ago, never to wrestle with a pig. You get dirty, and besides, the pig likes it."   - George Bernard Shaw

docbiochem33

Awesome footwear.  I want those with my tropical dress whites.

Critical AOA

Quote from: docbiochem33 on September 14, 2012, 03:45:59 PM
Awesome footwear.  I want those with my tropical dress whites.

You need to read 39-1.  They are only allowed with flightsuits and the upcoming ABUs.  Geesh!
"I learned long ago, never to wrestle with a pig. You get dirty, and besides, the pig likes it."   - George Bernard Shaw

Eclipse

Quote from: ProdigalJim on September 13, 2012, 10:21:54 PM
(Note to Lurkers: this caption makes very little sense until you go look at the picture.)



Mediocre translation provided at no additional charge.

"That Others May Zoom"

docbiochem33

Quote from: David Vandenbroeck on September 14, 2012, 03:49:41 PM
Quote from: docbiochem33 on September 14, 2012, 03:45:59 PM
Awesome footwear.  I want those with my tropical dress whites.

You need to read 39-1.  They are only allowed with flightsuits and the upcoming ABUs.  Geesh!

I was thinking my old Navy Uniforms.  I would look way cool with those on in say, the tropics or even walking around Ho Chi Minh City.  Would almost blend in with the locals.

ProdigalJim

Quote from: David Vandenbroeck on September 14, 2012, 03:49:41 PM
You need to read 39-1.  They are only allowed with flightsuits and the upcoming ABUs.  Geesh!

"I want. The tiger-stripe. FlipFLOPS. Please."  >:D
Jim Mathews, Lt. Col., CAP
VAWG/CV
My Mitchell Has Four Digits...

docbiochem33

Never did see tiger stripe flip flops the 3 times I was there between 2008 -10.  I saw a lot of plastic ones.  Also saw some made out of truck tires to show how the Viet Cong made them. 

I did see three soldiers getting into an old American Jeep with three M-16's.  All I could say to my wife (and the taxi driver) was, "That is our old stuff."

LTC Don

Check out the shield on the vertical stab......look familiar?   ::)

http://slide.mil.news.sina.com.cn/slide_8_193_17212.html#p=9

Is there anything they (Russians or Chinese) don't try to copy?
Donald A. Beckett, Lt Col, CAP
Commander
MER-NC-143
Gill Rob Wilson #1891