Originally Posted by
Dorp
If there’s any loosening of dress code I’d rather it be one that allows us (men) to sport a groomed/trimmed beard (one that allows an adequate O2 seal of course).
The "adequate O2 seal" is a more of a myth and the AC where the FAA "studied" it is 30 years old. In Europe, beards are common with pilots, and for some reason, they don't have that problem.