Originally Posted by
tinman1
I opted for the blazer since I was planning on being stuck in ORD all winter and I could wear the overcoat with it. Now that I'm PHX based next month I'm thinking of getting a leather jacket just for the practical use of it on overnights and the low maintenance aspect.
Nothing wrong with pilots wearing a leather jacket if they so choose to. It is perfectly acceptable.
Of course it is acceptable or they wouldn't let you wear it. That's why I said "personally." I think it is only acceptable for current military pilots to wear because of its heritage.