Gibson & Barnes made the jacket for LUAL...it is far superior to the M&H leather jacket. Gibson & Barnes still sell the United jacket. It is about $80 more but worth it in every regard.

Can you be more specific? Why is it better and quite frankly, I was surprised at the quality of the M&H one. It fit well and was, IMO, very well made. The price difference is anywhere from $103-$133 depending on what options you purchase.

Thanks

Had no idea. Thanks! May drive up to their store next time I'm in San Diego.

Skyliner Airline Jacket by Gibson-Barnes

That's just a horrible looking jacket. I haven't seen anybody yet that didn't look like a doofus in it - and that includes me when I tried out the Gibson & Barnes product at my previous employer. The only guy I've seen in a nice jacket is the dude wearing his G-3 from the Navy. Of course then you're just making stuff up as you go along.

One thing is for sure. The company blazer won't survive the summer. I'm convinced it'll fall apart on the hanger in my closet. Ironically, M&H makes a high quality uniform, but its not the one our employer so generously supplied us.

I like the Pops leather jacket. Lots of options for mounting your wings and other options for linings, etc... Tailor made to your specs.

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Eric

Wings and Velcro nametag
 

I see pops offers a Velcro style wing and nametag on a 2" x 4" piece.

That would make this while jacket thing 100% better than the metal wings screwed into a leather jacket which in my opinion is the dumb idea and looks stupid.

I thought the Velcro patch was for those assless chaps you ordered instead of the jacket?

Pops is awesome. I bought one and have referred 5 to Pops as well, and they are enjoying the jacket too. Took 1 week from sending in my sizes to receiving the custom jacket from Turkey.

I've had an M&H Jacket before, there isnt any comparison, in my opinion, Pops is far superior on fit and leather quality. Ended up selling the M&H on Ebay for $100

Which leather did you choose from Pops? I got an MH one and it was way too heavy, stiff, and thick. Sent it back for refund. Wondering if a different leather would make a difference. Or maybe there's just a breakin time?

How's the quality of the suggested flying scarf? I'm thinking one of those babies and the leather flying helmet my Ukranian Navy helo buddies gave me when last I was in Odessa will really round out the whole look and cause a spike in intent to repurchase. :b