Just take the boards and wings off. Takes me 10 seconds. Then I just look like a Walmart security guard.


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No, actually, if I need to stop on the way home for something I'm stopping, and the website police , well cheers : ) out !!!

Deleted. This conversation is ridiculous.

The military uniform (and there are restrictions on when and where you wear it) means something.

A pilot uniform is a costume, designed to inspire a sense of confidence in aunt bessie, and a sense of intimidation in belligerent drunks.

Diving to/from work I'll hang up the shirt in the back, and throw on a light jacket if I need to stop somewhere. More for comfort though, and to avoid the "are you a pilot" inquiries... :rolleyes:

I am way too lazy and care far too less what others think (in this case judgy pilots on the interwebz) to disrobe out of the uniform for a stop by the grocery store on the way home. I have one thing in mind at that point, and it is getting home to my wife and kids.

I never minded the "are you a pilot" inquiries. That's an easy smile, "yes," and carry on.

When I taught in the sims, the lanyard said "Delta Pilot Training." The amount of times I got "oh good luck, I hope that works out for you!" was pretty funny. Once or twice I was like "oh, I actually give the training," but for the most part it was just a "thanks, me too."

Quick stop at the gas station, grocery store, drug store, etc. on your way to/from the airport? Not toolish if you happen to be in uniform.

Loitering around the food court at the mall mid-afternoon with a Jamba Juice in full uniform? Extremely toolish.

But in all cases, loose the hat! On that, I think we can all agree.

I remember an ol' timey movie where the pilot wore his uni to the country club dance. Right then and there I said "That's for me."

Anybody remember the Bob Newhart Show? Been watching old episodes on Hulu with the lady (don't ask why). For those unfamiliar, his neighbor is a "navigator on the big jets". That guy is ALWAYS in his uniform! Watched one episode the other night where he goes on a double date with Bob and his wife and he shows up at the restaurant IN UNIFORM! "Sorry im late. Just got in from Guam." C'mon man!

Seriously? I don't care what anyone thinks of me in my uniform. I've stopped by many stores and restaurants both to and from work. Most people are oblivious and don't notice, and the ones who do are usually nice and sometimes just curious.

No, this is actually good stuff. Tools being tools about who is a tool!!!! Only in Aviation!!!

I usually get "Thank You for your service" in a fast food drive thru on my way home.

I did career day at my kids' middle school years ago. Showed up in uniform, complete with hat. First kid I talked to asks "how many people have you shot?"

I flew with a captain that is banned from that bar after a flight...

Well, when I was an FFDO.......

Ha! Gotten that one... also got the police officer discount one time, to which I said "no, I just fly airliners for Delta..." They refused to remove the discount and thanked me for my humility.

Calling out light chop and asking for wind checks is pretty risky work, I suppose. :cool:

NOMEX jammies (flight suit)!

Never-ever stand in front of a Ritz- Carlton in uniform. Tips ain't bad though.

I once woke up while getting yelled at while commuting on the train for "sleeping on the job" after a red eye. I was like "*** just happened?"

Nice!!!! Was it a fight about who's ERAU school ring was cooler??!!

Do they really have ERAU school rings?

They sure do.

I think all class rings are toolish, just my opinion. I just dont understand why a 4 year degree is something you always need a constant reminder of, always there to look at on your finger.

An uncle (crazy bright guy) graduated from MIT and wore a gold MIT ring. And friends wore military academy rings. For my uncle and my academy friends it seemed like the rings were rapid ways to identify (and maybe authenticate) guys who had a common experience and connection. I never got the sense that they were using the rings as a way to boast about themselves or flaunt their alma mater. Kind of like the rep ties that the British wear so they know who went to which public school without having to say "I went to Oxford." I'd guess that the same is true for the ERAU guys who wear school rings.

Is "***" really being censored on this site?

Edit: Ok... that's ridiculous. TOTD to APC for "asterisking" the three letters "W" "T" "F"

I agree. That is compleat Bu11 $h!t !!!!

I was chatting once with one of our colleagues who is of the African-American persuasion.

He couldn't count the number of times he would be waiting on the curb in front of the terminal for a hotel van, and a passenger would drop his bags at his feet saying, "I'm going to Orlando (or wherever)..."

Haven't checked snopes, but there was a legend at our airline.
Black Captain with crew waiting for PU, guy drops bags, tips him well. CA bought every round at hotel.

Probably same story at PA/DL/AA/US/BN/EA/.......on and on.



As for uniform, too lazy to remove crap outside hat and uniform coat for quick stops or eats.(Tie and ID are optional). Some here seem to have some mental condition about the slightest display outside the airport such as quick stops.

I am in agreement about guys wearing the full uniform at longer functions for no other reason than personal vanity.

I am whiter than Donald Trumps ass and have had this exact thing happen to me on four separate occasions. Oddly enough, three of the four were down in Florida. (MCO and TPA):rolleyes:

Worked at NAL, our summer uniforms were short sleeves, no tie and if I remember correctly no hat. Walking up to my gate and a woman asked if I could take her bags for her to the gate since I looked like a sky cap, I did, got my tip...than flew her to TPA.:)

Outside the old terminal in DTW in my NWA uniform with hat.

Woman: "Officer, that car has been sitting there for over twenty minutes, and my husband needs a place to pick me up. Please make him move!"

Me: "I'm not a police officer"

Woman (chuckling): "Yes you are. Make him move!"

My captain: "That's why I don't wear my hat"

A lady in PVD at the JetBlue gate just saw her flight get canceled. Made a loud huffing sound, and looked right at me and asked now what? That's when I nicely told the lady I don't know, I don't work for JetBlue. She was now even more ****ed off. I then proceeded to another gate ( commuting ) and GTFO!!!

Look at me Mom WEEEeeeeeee!!!!

Award goes to the FO of Delta 2680 on 7 feb who was being a radio bully to a regional flight that was just telling ground that they were runnin on one engine. FO said "we're all very proud of you" in a sarcastic tone. LiveATC.net LGA ground around 8:30pm. Very unbecoming of a delta pilot.

The MMPI and the Hogan are not bullet--proof.:D

To the LCA on Oakland center that said to atc after some confusion "Ya, the CA is on IOE and doesn't know what's going on."
Douche...

Wow! What airline?

That guy should not be teaching anyone anything. I'm sure the rest of that IOE was productive.:rolleyes:

This guy.

https://youtu.be/M3n3nXUFmA0

Fortunately he was downgraded after the merger... oooh sick burn!

(I kid, I kid. It's a joke.)

This guy too.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xI3ScrPpxpA

Don't always assume it's the FO. I've had more than one jack wagon captain (you'll notice the lowercase 'c') grab the mic and shoot their mouth off in one idiotic fashion or another.