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Flying gloves
Looking for suggestions for a good pair of gloves that could be used for
flying. I have seen these NoMex gloves a lot on eBay but haven't decided yet . Any suggestions ? Rob |
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In article cdPBd.42403$Cl3.16993@fed1read03,
"RobsSanta" wrote: Looking for suggestions for a good pair of gloves that could be used for flying. I have seen these NoMex gloves a lot on eBay but haven't decided yet . Any suggestions ? anything suitable for driving would be fine for flying most aircraft. -- Bob Noel looking for a sig the lawyers will like |
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The only gloves I've ever found that give me any digital dexterity are a $10 pair of fleece. I appreciate that they would be awful in a fire, but they are warm enough for any flying I do (we can't rent the Cubs unless the air temp is 20 degrees F or higher) and I can tune the radio with them etc. Earlier I tried fingerless Ragg gloves (my fingers froze) and a thin but insualted pair of leather driving gloves (my fingers got cold and I couldn't tune the radio). |
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when I was flying cubs.. when it got chilly I used my summer weight
motorcycle gloves.. BT "Cub Driver" wrote in message ... The only gloves I've ever found that give me any digital dexterity are a $10 pair of fleece. I appreciate that they would be awful in a fire, but they are warm enough for any flying I do (we can't rent the Cubs unless the air temp is 20 degrees F or higher) and I can tune the radio with them etc. Earlier I tried fingerless Ragg gloves (my fingers froze) and a thin but insualted pair of leather driving gloves (my fingers got cold and I couldn't tune the radio). |
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I don't use gloves for flying, but, I do for riding my motorcycle, where
warmth and dexterity are required. I have found, over the years, that the best gloves for me are "batters gloves". Sold at most sporting goods stores. They usually are made of a combination of very thin leather uppers and grip areas with fabric elsewhere. Usually they have tiny air holes in the leather for breathing. All in all, a good mix of comfort, warmth and dexterity. Oh... and the price is right... usually about $10-$15 a pair. -Frank "RobsSanta" wrote in message news:cdPBd.42403$Cl3.16993@fed1read03... Looking for suggestions for a good pair of gloves that could be used for flying. I have seen these NoMex gloves a lot on eBay but haven't decided yet . Any suggestions ? Rob |
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Any suggestions ?
Personally, I like the cloth gloves with zillions of little rubberized "dots" on the palms and fingers. They allow sufficient dexterity without sealing your hands into a sweaty, airtight glove. Of course, they come off within minutes of takeoff, thanks to Mr. Piper's awesome heater... ;-) -- Jay Honeck Iowa City, IA Pathfinder N56993 www.AlexisParkInn.com "Your Aviation Destination" |
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I use the nomex ones for work. We get them from:
http://www.flightsuits.com/ They aren't the warmest things in the world, but they do maintain dexterity. You might try layering some wool fingerless gloves on top if it gets really cold. Word of warning on Nomex from ebay - depending upon how the previous owner warshed and cared for the product, it may have lost its fire resistancy. Helen |
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Got this from the Dupont Nomex website:
http://www.dupont.com/nomex/europe/p...ial/index.html "In fibre form, NOMEX® is the brand name for a family of high temperature-resistant, flame-resistant fibres invented and produced by DuPont. The high level of protection synonymous with NOMEX® fibres is engineered into their molecular structure. It does not come from chemical treatment. This means that the heat and flame resistance of garments made of NOMEX® is inherent and permanent, and does not wear or wash out. You can count on the protective performance of NOMEX® to last the life of a garment." Rob, it depends on what you want the gloves for. I wear them all the time when I'm flying the Pitts, for grip and fire protection, but don't tend to wear them when flying the Taylorcraft. If it's just grip, and pair of tight fitting and thin gloves should work fine. I've flown with white leather RAF gloves and have just switched, thanks to Santa, to USAF Nomex (from Flightsuits.com). Neither of them are much good in the cold but they do cut the drafts in the cockpit and give good grip. If you're interested in the Nomex style, you might as well get a new pair from Flightsuits or wherever. I wouldn't bother with a used pair off E-bay - they're not that expensive brand new. Hope that helps. Shawn "Helen Woods" wrote in message ... I use the nomex ones for work. We get them from: http://www.flightsuits.com/ They aren't the warmest things in the world, but they do maintain dexterity. You might try layering some wool fingerless gloves on top if it gets really cold. Word of warning on Nomex from ebay - depending upon how the previous owner warshed and cared for the product, it may have lost its fire resistancy. Helen |
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Look at the online outdoor outfitters websites or visit a nearby
backpacking store. Look for glove liners and shells. This will give you a two-part system to play with. The liners will be fleece or polypropolene (sic) and the shells may be leather or combination of synthetics which will give you waterproof/windproof protection. Use the shells for preflighting and remove them and use the liners for cabin tasks. The thin polypro liners fit like a second skin and will keep your hands warm and give you the dexterity you need. RobsSanta wrote: Looking for suggestions for a good pair of gloves that could be used for flying. I have seen these NoMex gloves a lot on eBay but haven't decided yet . Any suggestions ? |
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