Raincoat?

777forever · February 21st, 2008, 09:05

Do you use a raincoat or is it not really necessary? Contemplating buying one or not...

Seggy · February 21st, 2008, 09:10

Yes, I do have one.

When you are flying a real man's airplane you need one to not freeze your arse off and get the flu standing outside in the cold weather with -15 degree windchill waiting for the pax to board, or having to warm the plane up when it has been cold soaked in 5 degree weather with no wimpy aircart or APU.

Everyone else doesn't have to deal with what I do though.

Oh, I am sure this will be brought up in this thread so I am going to say it now...

LEATHER JACKETS LOOK UNPROFESSIONAL.

jtrain609 · February 21st, 2008, 09:37

I'm rockin' the trench this winter and I've found it's incredibly valuable when flying around up north in the winter. I look like a flasher on overnights (I don't pack another jacket with me right now), but I'm not exactly Mr.GQ trying to pick up chicks on my overnights.

Velocipede · February 21st, 2008, 10:19

The raincoat is the most useless piece of uniform clothing I own.

wheelsup · February 21st, 2008, 10:26

As an FO you'll definitely need one, as a CA not so much.

777forever · February 21st, 2008, 10:27

Some have told me i dont need it but i see lots of people walking around with them on. Just trying to see what the JC crowd thinks

Velocipede · February 21st, 2008, 10:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by wheelsup

As an FO you'll definitely need one, as a CA not so much.

Of course, I only do walk arounds when its sunny and between 55 and 72 F.

Doug Taylor · February 21st, 2008, 10:36

I rarely use mine.

If you often find yourself outside freezing your keester off, get one.

If you don't, well don't!

wheelsup · February 21st, 2008, 13:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Velocipede

Of course, I only do walk arounds when its sunny and between 55 and 72 F.

I'd expect just as much.

Teller1900 · February 21st, 2008, 13:46

I wear mine every day during the winter and have it with me any time it looks like there's a good chance of precip during the summer. It gets more use than any other uniform piece, I'd say (save for the shoes, I suppose).

inside0ut · February 21st, 2008, 13:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by Velocipede

Of course, I only do walk arounds when its sunny and between 55 and 72 F.

LOL the 50/50 rule...

I use my Peacoat from the Navy. Nice and warm, keeps the snow and rain out.

inside0ut · February 21st, 2008, 13:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by wheelsup

I'd expect just as much.

Eh, hey man when you are a CA, you can have this attitude too. I know alot of guys who do this and I dont blame them. Its my responsibility for the walk around and when its crap out, I don't blame the CA for staying inside. Im sure when they were in our shoes they did alot of walk arounds in the snow and rain and slush....and stuff lol.

wheelsup · February 21st, 2008, 14:02

"Rank has its privileges"

Doug Taylor · February 21st, 2008, 14:05

You know, I will say that I used my raincoat religiously while I was at Skyway. No APU, standing outside every leg emplaning and deplaning passengers, walk arounds in the snow... I was rarely in the terminal at all.

Seggy · February 21st, 2008, 14:07

It definetly puts hair on your balls.

WalterSobchak · February 21st, 2008, 14:33

Quote:

It definetly puts hair on your balls.

LOL, but seriously it does.

Ours just came with everything.

USMC-SGT · February 21st, 2008, 15:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seggy

Yes, I do have one.

When you are flying a real man's airplane you need one to not freeze your arse off and get the flu standing outside in the cold weather with -15 degree windchill waiting for the pax to board, or having to warm the plane up when it has been cold soaked in 5 degree weather with no wimpy aircart or APU.

Everyone else doesn't have to deal with what I do though.

Oh, I am sure this will be brought up in this thread so I am going to say it now...

LEATHER JACKETS LOOK UNPROFESSIONAL.

You are in for a big shocker when you transition..the Q is the most sissy plane going and is a CTRL-ALT-DEL prop in every sense of the word. There is plenty of pushing a button and watching it and going..."is it going to do it?" and being ready to say screw it and dial up the VORs and handfly if it doesnt.

on the raincoat...I do not bring it since it is too bulky to pack and I dont want to carry it around. I just got a crashpad though that I havent been to yet and it includes a 10 minute walk through jersey so I think i will need to give it a go. On the walkarounds I carry a travel umbrella that fits inside the 3 rings in my FOP manual.

SmitteyB · February 21st, 2008, 15:25

I wear mine everyday.

I had a wool trench coat until a Saab Check Airmen told me to get rid of it or he was going to call Brink on me.

With that being said- GET THE DOUBLE BREASTED! Single looks like shyt!

Qgar · February 21st, 2008, 16:39

I have the uniform raincoat and it's very comfortable and warm. The only time I HATE it is on layovers when 2-4 of you are all wearing it into a restaurant. It looks pretty lame then!

I'll be the witness to USMC-SGT not wearing one. He probably froze crossing the street in ALB but you know those Marines!

EDUC8-or · February 21st, 2008, 16:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seggy

Yes, I do have one.

When you are flying a real man's airplane you need one to not freeze your arse off and get the flu standing outside in the cold weather with -15 degree windchill waiting for the pax to board, or having to warm the plane up when it has been cold soaked in 5 degree weather with no wimpy aircart or APU.

Everyone else doesn't have to deal with what I do though.

Oh, I am sure this will be brought up in this thread so I am going to say it now...

LEATHER JACKETS LOOK UNPROFESSIONAL.

C'mon Seggy, you don't need no stinkin' coat, you got a built in sweater!

mikecweb · February 21st, 2008, 16:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seggy

Yes, I do have one.

When you are flying a real man's airplane you need one to not freeze your arse off and get the flu standing outside in the cold weather with -15 degree windchill waiting for the pax to board....

Acually if you were flying a real man's airplane you wouldn't be waiting for people to get on.

Qgar · February 21st, 2008, 16:44

But you freight dawgs don't have fabulous FA's!

Doug Taylor · February 21st, 2008, 16:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by EDUC8-or

C'mon Seggy, you don't need no stinkin' coat, you got a built in sweater!

True. Chewbacca never wore anythign other than an ammo belt.

EDUC8-or · February 21st, 2008, 16:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doug Taylor

True. Chewbacca never wore anythign other than an ammo belt.

Shoot, here he is in the snow looking perfectly content.

Ian J · February 21st, 2008, 16:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikecweb

Acually if you were flying a real man's airplane you wouldn't be waiting for people to get on.

We don't even wait for riders/ jumpeaters to get on!

I'm tellin' you guys - Airnet is the best place to jumpseat. Show up a few minutes before the flight, stand outside while the freight is loaded (or help load it!), the guys start the engines as you are getting in and are taxiing as the door is being closed.

No security, no gate agents, no fuss. Any of you CASS guys should jump an airnet flight just for fun.

February 21st, 2008, 09:05	#1
777forever Old Skool Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: ATL Posts: 1,934	Raincoat? Do you use a raincoat or is it not really necessary? Contemplating buying one or not... __________________ Comm-ASEL, MEL, Inst. CFI, CFII, MEI TT: 700 Part 121 ATR72 FO B.S. Aviation Management-Business Minor Southeastern Oklahoma State University Cum Laude Graduate

February 21st, 2008, 09:10	#2
Seggy Old Skool Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 5,285	Re: Raincoat? Yes, I do have one. When you are flying a real man's airplane you need one to not freeze your arse off and get the flu standing outside in the cold weather with -15 degree windchill waiting for the pax to board, or having to warm the plane up when it has been cold soaked in 5 degree weather with no wimpy aircart or APU. Everyone else doesn't have to deal with what I do though. Oh, I am sure this will be brought up in this thread so I am going to say it now... LEATHER JACKETS LOOK UNPROFESSIONAL. __________________ www.alpa.org

February 21st, 2008, 09:37	#3
jtrain609 Old Skool Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Park City, UT Posts: 12,358	Re: Raincoat? I'm rockin' the trench this winter and I've found it's incredibly valuable when flying around up north in the winter. I look like a flasher on overnights (I don't pack another jacket with me right now), but I'm not exactly Mr.GQ trying to pick up chicks on my overnights. __________________

February 21st, 2008, 10:19	#4
Velocipede Old Skool Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Pacific NW Posts: 2,633	Re: Raincoat? The raincoat is the most useless piece of uniform clothing I own. __________________ "Humankind cannot stand very much reality." - T.S. Eliot

February 21st, 2008, 10:26	#5
wheelsup Old Skool Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: _ Posts: 5,499	Re: Raincoat? As an FO you'll definitely need one, as a CA not so much. __________________ "It takes just as much time to be nice to someone as it does to be a jerk."

February 21st, 2008, 10:27	#6
777forever Old Skool Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: ATL Posts: 1,934	Re: Raincoat? Some have told me i dont need it but i see lots of people walking around with them on. Just trying to see what the JC crowd thinks __________________ Comm-ASEL, MEL, Inst. CFI, CFII, MEI TT: 700 Part 121 ATR72 FO B.S. Aviation Management-Business Minor Southeastern Oklahoma State University Cum Laude Graduate

February 21st, 2008, 10:36	#8
Doug Taylor Agent Smith Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: KSDL Posts: 41,223 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Raincoat? I rarely use mine. If you often find yourself outside freezing your keester off, get one. If you don't, well don't! __________________ Doug Taylor http://76school.flyblog.com (old!) http://30west.flyblog.com (updated 11/28)

February 21st, 2008, 13:46	#10
Teller1900 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Virginia Beach, Va Posts: 116	Re: Raincoat? I wear mine every day during the winter and have it with me any time it looks like there's a good chance of precip during the summer. It gets more use than any other uniform piece, I'd say (save for the shoes, I suppose).

February 21st, 2008, 14:02	#13
wheelsup Old Skool Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: _ Posts: 5,499	Re: Raincoat? "Rank has its privileges" __________________ "It takes just as much time to be nice to someone as it does to be a jerk."

February 21st, 2008, 14:05	#14
Doug Taylor Agent Smith Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: KSDL Posts: 41,223 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Raincoat? You know, I will say that I used my raincoat religiously while I was at Skyway. No APU, standing outside every leg emplaning and deplaning passengers, walk arounds in the snow... I was rarely in the terminal at all. __________________ Doug Taylor http://76school.flyblog.com (old!) http://30west.flyblog.com (updated 11/28)

February 21st, 2008, 14:07	#15
Seggy Old Skool Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 5,285	Re: Raincoat? It definetly puts hair on your balls. __________________ www.alpa.org

February 21st, 2008, 15:25	#18
SmitteyB Old Skool Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ithaca, NY Posts: 1,957	Re: Raincoat? I wear mine everyday. I had a wool trench coat until a Saab Check Airmen told me to get rid of it or he was going to call Brink on me. With that being said- GET THE DOUBLE BREASTED! Single looks like shyt! __________________ Colgan SAAB FO "Colgan Air...Pissing off the world 34 people at a time"

February 21st, 2008, 16:39	#19
Qgar Old Skool Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NYC/EWR Posts: 3,764	Re: Raincoat? I have the uniform raincoat and it's very comfortable and warm. The only time I HATE it is on layovers when 2-4 of you are all wearing it into a restaurant. It looks pretty lame then! I'll be the witness to USMC-SGT not wearing one. He probably froze crossing the street in ALB but you know those Marines! __________________ Colgan Q-400 FA, ATS, FA Union Rep and Hotel Committee Chairperson. Just Remember -- NOT ALL THOSE WHO WANDER ARE LOST... I may have wings, but that doesn't make me an angel.....

February 21st, 2008, 16:44	#22
Qgar Old Skool Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NYC/EWR Posts: 3,764	Re: Raincoat? But you freight dawgs don't have fabulous FA's! __________________ Colgan Q-400 FA, ATS, FA Union Rep and Hotel Committee Chairperson. Just Remember -- NOT ALL THOSE WHO WANDER ARE LOST... I may have wings, but that doesn't make me an angel.....

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