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    ALL OPINIONS WANTED AND NEEDED!!!

    Personally, I prefer the Vermont Espresso. I just like the natural aniline finish better. I have an aniline dyed goatskin US Authentic that is way cooler than their spray finish leather. One question. Are you planning on keeping your russet Aero? If so, the darker brown would provide more...
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    a2 horsehide jacket

    Kojax, you have been posting this same question every week or so for the last year. Dude, its time to just bite the bullet. It took me a long time to decide on a jacket, too. But at some point, you just have to go ahead and order one. If you are like most of us, you will want another one (or...
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    True colors of G+B

    Wow! That looks really nice. The seal brown horsehide I had from them was much darker, virtually black. Yours looks similar to my vintage goat, slightly darker. Here is mine: Tony.
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    True colors of G+B

    That is a 2004 Cessna 172S that my flying club owns. All the current production Cessnas have the shoulder harnesses that run from the middle of the ceiling to the outside edge of the seat. The picture was taken by my cousin in the back seat at 3000 feet. Adding to Dr. Strange's comments, US...
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    True colors of G+B

    US Authentic A2 I ordered a custom A2 from Shaul and it still came with sleeves too long. Overall, I am very happy with it, so I sent it back for sleeve shortening. I will have it back in less than two weeks. Tony
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    G-1 JACKET FROM U. S. authentic mfg

    Light black or dark black?lol I have an uncle that always said his favorite color was dark black. Black really can have subtle differences in shading due to variations in glossiness and such.
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    ll bean flying tiger jacket

    LL Bean quality. LL Bean has the best after purchase support in the business, but their quality has declined markedly in recent years. Shipping items back and forth repeatedly gets old fast. My bad experiences have been with their nylon jackets, however. Broken zippers and frayed cuffs.
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    US Wings garment quality

    Alpha B15 I have an Alpha B15 that I got off eBay for $39. It is a very warm, high quality winter jacket with a cool 50's 'jet jockey' look. It actually is a fairly decent replica of a B15D, the last version made (issued 1953-1957). It is very close to the correct shade of green, has wool...
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    My New 'Vintage' A2

    Thanks for the comments, gents. Edward, with the current weak US dollar, a US Authentic might still be cheaper than an Aero. It works the other way for US buyers. I was considering an Aero Real Deal which I could have bought for $600 about a year ago. Now they are around $700 due to the weak...
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    My New 'Vintage' A2

    I just got my new US Authentic A2. It is their vintage goatskin. It is a nice shade of medium brown with a subtle russet tint. The goatskin is a little thicker and stiffer than their stock medium brown goatskin, but nowhere near as heavy as their horsehide. It is full aniline drum dyed, no...
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    **NEWS EXTRA**Good Wear flying jackets take vintage authenticity to new heights!!

    Good choice, Fedora. That will be a nice compliment to your russet Aero. I love the grain and texture on that English pub coffee cowhide. Be sure to post pictures when you get it, so all of us here at the lounge can oooh and ahhh!
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    Airborne Leather A-2 is Back online

    The quality of the Airborne jackets that I saw is much lower than a Cooper or even a typical department store jacket. I'm with Sertsa, I would rather spend $119 on a decent cloth jacket. Cockpit USA makes a very nice nylon B15 for $129. Sporty's makes a nice cotton A2 for $100. I would take...
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    a2 leather flight jacket

    The vintage goat is slightly lighter than the medium brown, so you probably wouldn't want that. I suggest you email Shaul (sales@flightjacket.com) and request leather samples. Tony
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    Airborne Leather A-2 is Back online

    Airborne Leathers had a booth at AOPA Expo last month in Hartford, CT. The 'leather' looked like really cheap vinyl, like from a 1980 Chevy Chevette (Shove It as my dad used to say). I wouldn't pay ten bucks for it. I'm not criticizing any one else's decision to buy one. If that is what your...
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    a2 leather flight jacket

    My custom goatskin A2 was $473 (I should have it early next week). I had the measurements altered slightly and added an inside wallet pocket. I considered a G&B historical goatskin, but they won't do any custom work on their historical models. This will be my daily wear, 'don't care if its...
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    a2 leather flight jacket

    Shaul Dover of US Authentic will also send you leather samples. I just ordered a custom A2 in vintage goat. It should arrive in a couple days. I will post pictures and a review when I get it. The leather sample I received is gorgeous. A beautiful dark russet brown. Thin, but very strong...
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    Ebay Aero arrived

    Fantastic jacket and it looks great on you! Classy, yet rugged look.
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    Fake Melons

    Ms. Hannigan is my favorite celebrity. Never on any of the "most sexy" lists, but she is beautiful, intelligent, confident, and unpretentious. She has been branded a geek by some in the media. Give me a geek any day! LD
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    Fake Melons

    Wow, GoldLeaf, you sound like you really have your priorities straight. The point I have been fumbling to get across, you eloquently hit on the nail. More women (and men) should live their lives like you. Thank you for your honesty, integrity, and insight. LD
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    Fake Melons

    Ah yes, the Blue Footed Booby, Major! I once saw a tee-shirt with a pair of these birds on it. The caption underneath read, "stop staring at my boobies!" LD

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