On Sun, 25 Nov 2007 16:26:21 -0500, "Frank" wrote:

I am anticipating getting my private certificate in the not-too-distant future. I know this may sound like a real dorky thing to some people, which is why I am reluctant to ask my instructor, but I was thinking about getting a uniform.

I do not want to do anything against any "protocol", nor would I want to offend any career pilots or military personnel. Accordingly, I want to pose the questions for everyone here.

Is it permissible for a private pilot to wear a shirt and/or jacket that epaulettes with 4 gold stripes? I believe that gold is for "officers" (such as the captain of the plane) and 4 stripes signify the pilot (3 are for crew). Is this correct?

Couple of friends of mine flew around in the world in a Super Cub, and say that
in some areas of the world, you won't be recognized as a pilot unless you are
wearing something that looks like an airline uniform. So they wore the shirts
with the epaulets, etc.

Anywhere but the third world, you're going to be looked at as stark raving
bonkers if you wear a uniform while acting as a private pilot.

Best compromise is a leather flight jacket.

Ron Wanttaja