CFI Who Wears Shorts

My Uniform:

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Beech90 said:
I would always :bounce: when I saw GA pilots who dressed in "Airline Pilot Uniforms"
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I don`t see anything funny or wrong, it depends on the job too. I think if you fly part 91 it does not matter much, but when you have to do a lot with customers, flying charters and so on I think you should wear a proper pilot uniform or at least a nice polo. At the end you are carrying aorund the name of your company and lots of prospective customers are watching you.

Just as important a nice and clean aircraft.
 
In Florida, it would be very uncomfortable during the summer in pants and uniform shirt. There are some schools that require instructors (and students) to wear them, but most seem to allow instructors to wear casual wear or t-shirt type uniform shirts. It just depends where you work.
 
That professionalism guru pilot guy said "Gals, I cannot think of a reason in the world to wear a top that reveals cleavage."
Ummmmm, I can think of at least 1!:bounce::

Their milk shake brings all the boys to the yard... :rolleyes:
It is a profession, but the "Gals" need students to instruct. The "Gals" need to earn a liveable wage; and be comfortable while at it.. Lol, there are various ways to promote aviation :D, especially when the industry has been forecasting a shortage of pilots in the near future :cool:.


(Hmmm, gives me an idea for a flight school business plan) ...
 
Wow, so, um, dressing appropriately for conditions and for the equipment you're flying makes you not a professional?

Someone should take Prozac Pilot aside and explain that most GA airplanes do not have the benefit of something called "packs." The only reason my steamship-officer-style uniform is acceptable is that I can press four switchlights buttons on the overhead and instantly be blasted with cold cool air.

GA airplanes do not have that ability, and not wearing shorts in a place like, well, most places in the summertime, would be bordering on unsafe.

rframe said:
You exclude airline pilots?
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We have more tools than a Snap-On truck, it's true, but being an airline pilot doesn't automatically make you a tool.

(you have to work at it...)

z987k said:
I think CFI's or well, anyone not working for an airline in a shirt with epaulets looks like a tool.
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Pretty much.

Hell, if you think you need to wear shorts, wear shorts. You're a grown-up. The airlines, once upon a time, began issuing these uniforms to give the public "confidence" in our operation. (and to remind us that we're largely just interchangeable parts in a big aluminum machine)
 
Autothrust Blue said:
Someone should take Prozac Pilot aside and explain that most GA airplanes do not have the benefit of something called "packs." The only reason my steamship-officer-style uniform is acceptable is that I can press four switchlights buttons on the overhead and instantly be blasted with cold cool air.

GA airplanes do not have that ability, and not wearing shorts in a place like, well, most places in the summertime, would be bordering on unsafe.
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I fully believe shorts and casual dress is fine for GA and flight instructing, however, not wearing shorts in a non-air conditioned aircraft would be borderline unsafe? Come on...
 
Ian J said:
I fully believe shorts and casual dress is fine for GA and flight instructing, however, not wearing shorts in a non-air conditioned aircraft would be borderline unsafe? Come on...
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Heat exhaustion/stroke isn't fun (having witnessed it), and given a choice I'd rather have the people be comfortable than uncomfortable. Being uncomfortable is a distraction. Distractions are bad.

Besides, I'm a grown up. If I think I should wear shorts because of my work environment and there's no rules against it, I'm going to do it.

(This is coming from a guy who wears his uniform correctly and completely, by the way.)

Haven driven around for 8 hours a day at 3000AGL in a 206 in places like Killeen, Allentown or Peoria last summer, I can officially say that shorts are awesome things. And that there's no way I would have worn slacks. We looked plenty "professional" in shorts and polo.

My main point is that a "uniform" in GA needs to be a flexible concept appropriately tailored to the environment.
 
Took my instrument ride in a full Amish outfit. Beard, hat with cutouts for the headset, and all. Figured why not have a little fun. Examiner thought it was a riot. Glad I didn't bomb. Brainstorming now for what my costume will be for the commercial.

Brett
 
Autothrust Blue said:
Heat exhaustion/stroke isn't fun (having witnessed it), and given a choice I'd rather have the people be comfortable than uncomfortable. Being uncomfortable is a distraction. Distractions are bad.

Besides, I'm a grown up. If I think I should wear shorts because of my work environment and there's no rules against it, I'm going to do it.

(This is coming from a guy who wears his uniform correctly and completely, by the way.)

Haven driven around for 8 hours a day at 3000AGL in a 206 in places like Killeen, Allentown or Peoria last summer, I can officially say that shorts are awesome things. And that there's no way I would have worn slacks. We looked plenty "professional" in shorts and polo.

My main point is that a "uniform" in GA needs to be a flexible concept appropriately tailored to the environment.
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As I mentioned, I think flying around in shorts is just fine. No issues with being comfortable if allowed to. No comments here about what's professional or not.

I'm saying wearing pants in hot weather is not "bordering on being unsafe." That's all I'm saying.
 
I recommend lycra shorts, they breathe nicely in a hot cockpit and you'll look stunningly confident as you stroll across the ramp.
 
Ian J said:
As I mentioned, I think flying around in shorts is just fine. No issues with being comfortable if allowed to. No comments here about what's professional or not.

I'm saying wearing pants in hot weather is not "bordering on being unsafe." That's all I'm saying.
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This.

I wear a full uniform every day while banging around St. Louis in the mighty 402, with heat indexes of 100+ degrees at times. We certainly don't have AC packs in our aircraft. I also spent four summers flight instructing in Nebraska, wearing khaki pants and a polo every day.

The key is plenty of hydration, along with rest breaks in air conditioned buildings between flights. It kinda sucks, but you won't melt, either.
 
I enjoy how khaki shorts in regards to khaki pants only remove the light fabric below the knees, yet some how I hear "oh that's so much better".
dunno, maybe I don't have hot calves like some.

Khaki shorts are cool, khakis are cool, linen khakis for the win.
 
Douglas said:
I enjoy how khaki shorts in regards to khaki pants only remove the light fabric below the knees, yet some how I hear "oh that's so much better".
dunno, maybe I don't have hot calves like some.

Khaki shorts are cool, khakis are cool, linen khakis for the win.
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It's not about keeping the calves cool...
 
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