Almost the Real Thing - Maybe Better
- By Bobby from Virginia on Saturday, January 19, 2013
- Pros: Warm, beautiful
- Cons: Close, but not a replica of the real Navy issue.
- Review: My wonderful, beautiful wife got me one of the ultimate Christmas gifts - a leather flight jacket! This is my second jacket from mypilotstore. I returned the first one, the A2, because it was too "Army-AirForce", and I am retired Navy! Unfortunately, the lining of the two is reversed - the A2 has a Navy lining (Wings of Gold), and this, the G1, has the USAAF European escape map lining. Overall, jacket quality is great, much nicer than my original nylon green flight jacket, which I still have with all its patches and faded glory of days long ago. I wear a suit jacket size 42L, am 6-4", with a shirt size 15.5 x 36, and the large G1 jacket fits just fine. Please note these other little differences with the real Navy issue: No perforated "US Navy" zipper wind flap; the zipper leather pull has a "C" molded into it; lining is wrong (see above); side entry front pockets (but this is a nice feature - even tho that's a no-no for military types - get the green Nomex gloves instead! I do love the jacket overall, and would recommend it.
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Nice leather but sewing isn't flawless
- By Tri-Pacer guy from Prunedale CA USA on Friday, June 24, 2016
- Pros: Warm land looks nice from a distance
- Cons: Heavy and sewing quality is inconsistent
- Review: For 600 bucks I expected perfection, but that wasn't the case. The sewing on the left cuff cut into the hide as the tension was obviously set too tight for traversing the seam. The stitches were too close and the leather was cut about 3/8". Also, the large button hole on the left pocket flap is partially unraveled and fraying. It was delivered that way and I didn't discover it until I'd worn it for a few hours. All told I get more annoyed at these defects the more I think about them. I mean, this is a nice jacket overall, but the defects in sewing are just about inexcusable. The jacket is true to size and even a little large. I initially ordered medium but it was way too big. The exchange was well coordinated, but the replacement wasn't of the same quality as the first.
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Very warm and sturdy
- By Charles from Avon CT USA on Wednesday, May 06, 2015
- Pros: warm, sturdy
- Cons: very heavy and bulky
- Review: The jacket is extremely heavy. I will wear it only in very cold weather. Otherwise, it will be too hot. It seems that it will take a long time to break in. As other reviewers have noted, the sleeves are about 2 inches too long. The cuffs are almost invisible. I would have preferred that the fleece collar be white, although I can imagine that it would have eventually become discolored by perspiration.
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My husband loves this jacket!
- By Cheryl from Escanaba MI USA on Saturday, January 19, 2013
- Pros: Great leather.
- Cons: Zipper is stiff and hard to get started. Has to be worn more to fully evaluate
- Review: Wonderfully soft leather. Great fit and design . Package had to be re routed to a different state and the service was great . Having some challenges with the zipper or would have given a 5 star. This is a replacement as the first jacket had a grommet missing.
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Quality Heavy Jacket
- By Dustin from Bastrop TX USA on Tuesday, December 29, 2020
- Pros: Solid good looking jacket that should last a lifetime
- Cons: Leather is very stiff, but should last a lifetime
- Review:
Great jacket, but I did not expect how thick and stiff the leather would be. I gave it 4 stars because it is going to take some time to break it in. I think this jacket will last for years and years and it looks great, but it is going to take a lot of time and effort to break it in so it is comfortable wearing.
I am 5' 9" and 170lbs and MyPilotStore recommended a large based on my measurements. The Large was way too big and I returned it for a Medium that fits perfect. Easy exchange.
I wish this jacket had USN stamped inside the zipper like the official jacket.
The jacket I received did not have the Army Air Corps inside. It says Cockpit Collection and has a WW2 map of Europe.
I really like the removable collar and hand pockets. The hand pockets are a little far back, but still usable.
Overall I like the jacket, but I wish the leather was more broken in and softer. - Was this review helpful to you? Yes No 6 Other people found this review helpful.
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Worth every penny
- By A Customer from Brooklyn Park MN USA on Tuesday, December 01, 2020
- Pros: I love the mutton collar, the fit, the look of the jacket, positive comments from people in general.
- Cons: The jacket as a whole will take some breaking in as it is quite stiff (leather).
- Review: This was much more jacket than I thought it would be.
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overall good purchase
- By A Customer from great neck NY USA on Sunday, October 23, 2011
- Pros: well made and supple
- Cons: sleeves on the long side
- Review:
I've had other leather flight jackets in the past, the cockpit G3 is made from a thicker weight leather. This jacket is put together well and seems very sturdy.
It has a shiny finish right out of the box but does not look "antique". The lining is quite interesting with the map. This jacket is not made for a warm day, I would say 35-55 degreesF. The only thing I did not like is that the sleeves are a little on the long side. The body is relaxed fitting enough so you can get a light sweater underneath without any trouble. I wear 44 Reg and the large was a good fit. Overall a eye catching garment. - Was this review helpful to you? Yes No 5 Other people found this review helpful.
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Don't judge a book by it's cover.
- By Steve from Little Ferry NJ USA on Thursday, March 03, 2011
- Pros: Good looking Jacket.
- Cons:
- Review:
Overall, I'm satisfied with the G-1 Jacket in all aspects except for the bi-swing back which seems to remain expanded when not being stretched out. It dosen't remain flat at rest. The fit is good and the leather quality is fine along with the general style of the Jacket. Note also that the zipper is very hard to get aligned and started.
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- By Robert from Bartlesville OK USA on Thursday, February 17, 2011
- Pros: Appearance, feel, style
- Cons: Improper fit
- Review: Quality, feel, appearance great. Fit is only problem. I am 5' 5", 155 lbs. Med. jacket fits girth, but jacket is too long and sleeves 2 1/2" too long. Knit cuff is completely hidden. In a suit jacket, I wear 40 short. If you had offered a Med short, it would have fit much better. The Med. I got would probably be a good fit for a man about 5' 10" and 155 lbs. I did not exchange, because I thought a small would be too small for waist & chest.
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I wouldn't buy this jacket again.
- By Gordon from Waterville ME USA on Thursday, January 27, 2011
- Pros: Great fit and construction, Nice soft leather. Side entry pockets.
- Cons: Fur collar too large, no "USN" on zipper flap
- Review:
What I like: Great fit, very well constructed, Nice soft leather. I like the hidden side entry pockets.
What I don't like:
The fur collar too large and looks like I have an animal draped over my neck. Yes...it's removable but I originally planned on wearing the jacket with it's fur collar...like my original flight jacket. Now I can't.
I also missed the "USN" that was embossed on the inner zipper flap of the original flight jacket. I don't understand why your less expensive jacket has it and the most expensive model doesn't?!! - Was this review helpful to you? Yes No 3 Other people found this review helpful.
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Love this Jacket
- By Thomas Marshall from Nashville TN USA on Monday, January 07, 2019
- Pros: Great looking and very authentic
- Cons: Fur collar is pilling with minimal ware; received this for Christmas and have worn it maybe a dozen times. I am a little concerned about the quality of the collar.
- Review: Love the jacket. As authentic as I remember during my Naval Service in the early 1970's. High quality, very warm and while it's heavy it's very comfortable to ware. I'm proud to ware it and get many compliments when I do.
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great jacket, but . . .
- By Barbara from Saint Paul MN USA on Thursday, November 20, 2014
- Pros: Well made with high quality materials
- Cons: none such for women
- Review: I have been looking for bomber jackets for women that are constructed like the ones for men. They don't exist. So. I bought a man's. Of course it's too long and too wide through the shoulders for me, but I guess it's the best I can do. Frustrated.
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Loved the jacket
- By Mary from Croton on Hudson NY USA on Friday, February 03, 2012
- Pros: Good Fit
- Cons: The knit waistband
- Review: Very happy with the jacket and the fit was perfect. On the whole I was very happy with the purchase and the person I bought it for was happy also.
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Good deal
nice jacket but a lot of $
Close to authentic
- By William from Escondido CA USA on Thursday, December 27, 2007
- Pros: Authentic look and feel.
- Cons: Too heavy compared to what I remember.
- Review: My father and I both had leather jackets during service and although the appearance and function of the jacket is as we remembered them, this jacket was considerably more heavy than the ones we wore. I like it and will keep it for trips to the mountains, but it is too heavy to wear in San Diego.
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My husband loved it!
- By nancy from farmington NY USA on Wednesday, January 02, 2008
- Pros: The leather
- Cons: The collar
- Review: The leather was nice. I loved the lineing. The "fur" collar was lacking in style and taste yet my husband thought it was great.
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