Academy dress code update

jcpilot · October 15th, 2009, 18:25

Today we were briefed on the new dress code for the FAA Academy. The new dress code takes effect on the 19th.

Jeans are now allowed, provided they are nice and neat. Collared or banded neck shirts are still required. No shorts, no hats, no t-shirts.

Again, this is just for people who will come to the Academy before reporting to their facility. Obviously, it doesn't affect people coming from the field for training, since they are covered under the Natca contract.

kaudbron · October 15th, 2009, 18:30

Score!!!!

KRE1983 · October 16th, 2009, 18:00

Booyah!!!

ferret123 · October 18th, 2009, 03:02

hey what about jackets and such? im a louisiana boy, and ive never seen snow. i hear it snows. im wearing a parka.

Devin the Arkie · October 18th, 2009, 11:46

Man, not totally ripping on you, but you're not that far from Louisiana, It's not blowing snow & arctic winds like alaska! You might see snow once or twice while you're there, but I wouldn't expect more. The wind is the biggest thing.

Devin the Arkie · October 18th, 2009, 11:47

Man, not totally ripping on you, but you're not that far from Louisiana, It's not blowing snow & arctic winds like alaska! You might see snow once or twice while you're there, but I wouldn't expect more. The wind is the biggest thing.

But look on the bright side, you won't have to wear snake & mosquito repellant and pull leaches off like you do in LA. J/K

Ceiynt · October 19th, 2009, 12:34

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Originally Posted by ferret123

hey what about jackets and such? im a louisiana boy, and ive never seen snow. i hear it snows. im wearing a parka.

Snow not so much, lived near OKC for 7 years, best we had was a heavy dusting of snow. Wind, very much so, and ice. Ice storms are the big thing there.

GeorgeM · October 19th, 2009, 12:56

In OKC, you can expect the temp to drop below zero sometime this Winter. Bring a heavy coat, especially if you'll be waiting outside for the shuttle.

BaseballGuy · October 28th, 2009, 19:28

man below zero? that is brutal!

Trojan · October 28th, 2009, 23:37

I'm pretty sure that means Celsius. It never get below 0 Fahrenheit. The coldest it gets here is about 16 degrees F.

GeorgeM · October 29th, 2009, 10:01

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Originally Posted by Trojan

I'm pretty sure that means Celsius. It never get below 0 Fahrenheit. The coldest it gets here is about 16 degrees F.

No, I mean zero degrees Fahrenheit. Not every year, but it does happen. I've seen it at -15F with a wind chill of -40F.

ferret123 · October 30th, 2009, 03:52

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Originally Posted by Devin the Arkie

Man, not totally ripping on you, but you're not that far from Louisiana, It's not blowing snow & arctic winds like alaska! You might see snow once or twice while you're there, but I wouldn't expect more. The wind is the biggest thing.

Well, im not sure of the last time you came to the sub-tropics, but it usually stays above 70 year round. it sometimes drops to 40 degrees for our winter, but usually by the end of the day its back to 60.

its not as hot as, lets say, pheonix, but with a constant humidity of 90%+ it feels a whole lot hotter. So if you drop the temperature anywhere below 35 and add an ice storm, ill be one very bitter icicle.

So what kind of jacket are you permitted to walk into class with?

Trojan · October 30th, 2009, 16:36

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Originally Posted by GeorgeM

No, I mean zero degrees Fahrenheit. Not every year, but it does happen. I've seen it at -15F with a wind chill of -40F.

In my 26+ years of living in OKC, I've never experienced anything even remotely like that.

GeorgeM · November 2nd, 2009, 13:02

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Originally Posted by Trojan

In my 26+ years of living in OKC, I've never experienced anything even remotely like that.

Look up weather records for OKC on the NWS website. You'll see lots of lows in the negative double digits, and highs in the single digits for December-February.

teetee · November 2nd, 2009, 14:20

We were there Dec - May. The weather wasn't bad at all!! Gotta really cold only a handful of days all winter long. We saw high 70s a LOT more than anything below 40. It did snow/ice storm 1 time and they closed schools (even the academy was closed). Being from Utah I found it funny but for them it was VERY serious!

The wind is ALWAYS blowing though...hot or cold!

ouflyboy9 · November 3rd, 2009, 12:40

anything warmer than a cleveland winter is good by me

ferret123 · November 3rd, 2009, 14:56

i hate all of you >.< jackets, man... jackets. what kind are you permitted to wear assuming there is any kind of restriction.

dreamer83 · November 3rd, 2009, 18:08

im sure they are not really picky on jackets since its a seems a pretty casual dresscode, but i feel you on the weather thing, i live in houston much like that LA weather. I only own one jacket and its not heavy..

PrincessintheTower · November 3rd, 2009, 21:12

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Originally Posted by ouflyboy9

anything warmer than a cleveland winter is good by me

Amen! The only good thing about being in OKC for Christmas is missing the 3 worst months of the year!

Trojan · November 4th, 2009, 22:28

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Originally Posted by GeorgeM

Look up weather records for OKC on the NWS website. You'll see lots of lows in the negative double digits, and highs in the single digits for December-February.

There are exactly 5 double digit negatives for December-February. . .the last of which happened in 1905. Since I've been born, there have been 5 records of below zero degrees. . .the last of which happened in 1989.

My point: It doesn't get THAT cold here. If you've got a coat, great. If not, there may be some days when you wish you did have one, but you'll manage.

scongdon · November 6th, 2009, 19:44

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Originally Posted by ferret123

i hate all of you >.< jackets, man... jackets. what kind are you permitted to wear assuming there is any kind of restriction.

Nearly pissed myself. He's trying to ask about jackets, and everyone is talking weather left and right

Pretty damned funny

ferret123 · November 7th, 2009, 05:46

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Originally Posted by scongdon

Nearly pissed myself. He's trying to ask about jackets, and everyone is talking weather left and right

Pretty damned funny

i created a monster. and i didnt ask if i was going to "need" a jacket. Im a louisiana boy...i need it. im just asking what "kind" of jacket is or isnt permitted, if any.

or maybe im going about it all the wrong way...

what kind of jacket do YOU wear at class?

BWER · November 7th, 2009, 09:21

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Originally Posted by GeorgeM

No, I mean zero degrees Fahrenheit. Not every year, but it does happen. I've seen it at -15F with a wind chill of -40F.

This is from the Air Force Combat Climatology Center based on records fron 1973 to 1997.

Record Max; Avg Max; Mean; Avg Min; Record Min

December: 86F; 50F; 40F; 33F; M08F

January: 80F; 46F; 37F; 29F; M04F

Year Round: 110F; 71F; 60F; 51F; M08F

Trojan · November 7th, 2009, 15:45

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Originally Posted by ferret123

i created a monster. and i didnt ask if i was going to "need" a jacket. Im a louisiana boy...i need it. im just asking what "kind" of jacket is or isnt permitted, if any.

or maybe im going about it all the wrong way...

what kind of jacket do YOU wear at class?

I knew what you were asking. I just had to set the record straight. Dude is acting like training is in Fairbanks.

mbalunda · November 7th, 2009, 17:14

It's been in the 70s since I got here last week. A very plesant change from the 30s and 40s I was experiencing at home.

October 15th, 2009, 18:25	#1
jcpilot Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Anchorage, AK Posts: 148 Blog Entries: 6	Academy dress code update Today we were briefed on the new dress code for the FAA Academy. The new dress code takes effect on the 19th. Jeans are now allowed, provided they are nice and neat. Collared or banded neck shirts are still required. No shorts, no hats, no t-shirts. Again, this is just for people who will come to the Academy before reporting to their facility. Obviously, it doesn't affect people coming from the field for training, since they are covered under the Natca contract. __________________ Commercial Pilot AMEL - Instrument Rated 6/24/09 CHI PEPC - TOL in hand A11 (Anchorage TRACON) 8/15/09 FOL A11 8/18/09-11/04/09 FAA Academy

October 15th, 2009, 18:30	#2
kaudbron Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: PA Posts: 51	Re: Academy dress code update Score!!!!

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KRE1983 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Kansas City Posts: 51	Re: Academy dress code update Booyah!!! __________________ 2/08 applied Pubnat1 3/08 ATSAT (97) 4/08 applied Pubnat2 5/08 Geoprefs (VA & MO) 6/08 offered VA (declined) 8/08 Geoprefs (MO & KS) 10/08 offered ZKC 1/29/08 LA PEPC/TOL 11/27/09 OKC

October 18th, 2009, 03:02	#4
ferret123 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Covington Posts: 292	Re: Academy dress code update hey what about jackets and such? im a louisiana boy, and ive never seen snow. i hear it snows. im wearing a parka. __________________ 6/30/08 Pubnat4 App.. 9/24/08 Pubnat4 test date!(88.5) 1/29/09 Selected for NEW! 2/25/09 TOL in hand 3/24/09 failed MMPI 7/02/09 Medically cleared 9/03/09 SHV? yes please.

October 18th, 2009, 11:46	#5
Devin the Arkie Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Northwest Arkansas Posts: 80	Re: Academy dress code update Man, not totally ripping on you, but you're not that far from Louisiana, It's not blowing snow & arctic winds like alaska! You might see snow once or twice while you're there, but I wouldn't expect more. The wind is the biggest thing. __________________ TOL- FSM Razorback Tracon- 1/08 OKC 12/8/09- Merry Christmas!

October 18th, 2009, 11:47	#6
Devin the Arkie Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Northwest Arkansas Posts: 80	Re: Academy dress code update Man, not totally ripping on you, but you're not that far from Louisiana, It's not blowing snow & arctic winds like alaska! You might see snow once or twice while you're there, but I wouldn't expect more. The wind is the biggest thing. But look on the bright side, you won't have to wear snake & mosquito repellant and pull leaches off like you do in LA. J/K __________________ TOL- FSM Razorback Tracon- 1/08 OKC 12/8/09- Merry Christmas!

October 19th, 2009, 12:56	#8
GeorgeM Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Denver ARTCC Posts: 198	Re: Academy dress code update In OKC, you can expect the temp to drop below zero sometime this Winter. Bring a heavy coat, especially if you'll be waiting outside for the shuttle.

October 28th, 2009, 19:28	#9
BaseballGuy Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Amherst Posts: 34	Re: Academy dress code update man below zero? that is brutal! __________________ 12/16/08 - PUBNAT7 Score 97.7 7/09 - PUBNAT8 10/21/09 - Geo Pref (OH & CO) 10/21/09 - Referral List

October 28th, 2009, 23:37	#10
Trojan Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: OKC Posts: 55	Re: Academy dress code update I'm pretty sure that means Celsius. It never get below 0 Fahrenheit. The coldest it gets here is about 16 degrees F.

November 2nd, 2009, 14:20	#15
teetee Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Midvale Posts: 1,044	Re: Academy dress code update We were there Dec - May. The weather wasn't bad at all!! Gotta really cold only a handful of days all winter long. We saw high 70s a LOT more than anything below 40. It did snow/ice storm 1 time and they closed schools (even the academy was closed). Being from Utah I found it funny but for them it was VERY serious! The wind is ALWAYS blowing though...hot or cold! __________________ www.flyinghawkers.com/tauns

November 3rd, 2009, 12:40	#16
ouflyboy9 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cleveland area Posts: 97	Re: Academy dress code update anything warmer than a cleveland winter is good by me __________________ Jul/Aug-08 PUBNAT's 5&6 10/08 Auth for ATSAT 1/09 ATSAT BWI - 93.4 3/27-Geo Pref Email OH & TX 4/13 Referal List 5/19 Selected for ZOB 8/4 ATL PEPC -TOL in hand 9/10/09 - All cleared waiting for FOL

November 3rd, 2009, 14:56	#17
ferret123 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Covington Posts: 292	Re: Academy dress code update i hate all of you >.< jackets, man... jackets. what kind are you permitted to wear assuming there is any kind of restriction. __________________ 6/30/08 Pubnat4 App.. 9/24/08 Pubnat4 test date!(88.5) 1/29/09 Selected for NEW! 2/25/09 TOL in hand 3/24/09 failed MMPI 7/02/09 Medically cleared 9/03/09 SHV? yes please.

November 3rd, 2009, 18:08	#18
dreamer83 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 63	Re: Academy dress code update im sure they are not really picky on jackets since its a seems a pretty casual dresscode, but i feel you on the weather thing, i live in houston much like that LA weather. I only own one jacket and its not heavy.. __________________ 8-29-08 Applied PUBNAT6 11-03-08 AT-SAT Authorized 12-13-08 AT-SAT Test 12-16-08 Applied PUBNAT7 12-17-08 AT-SAT Score 96.2 03-27-09 Geo Prefs. LA, TX 05-19-09 PEPC Houston Center DEC. 4th OKC!!!

November 7th, 2009, 17:14	#25
mbalunda Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Valpo Posts: 258	Re: Academy dress code update It's been in the 70s since I got here last week. A very plesant change from the 30s and 40s I was experiencing at home. __________________ 08/27/08 Pubnat 6 6/22/09 Chicago PEPC 11/5/09 Begin EnRoute Basics - ZAU

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