Flight Suits - How well do they fit?
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Flight Suits - How well do they fit?
So I will be attending the Adult Advanced Academy in November. I've ordered a Flight Suit as part of my package and am wondering how well true they are to size? I'm a 2XL in all of my clothes and they are pretty baggy. However, on a lark, I picked up a Vintage Flight Suit from the early 2000's (I'm guessing) that was an XL and it was a no-go! Should I be worried and order a size up?
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Re: Flight Suits - How well do they fit?
Having worn flught suits several times for real aircraft,, I can tell you they're supposed to be worn over other clothes, but not like work coveralls.
A little baggy is just fine as there are gathers at the waist.
A little baggy is just fine as there are gathers at the waist.
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Re: Flight Suits - How well do they fit?
Thanks! I just want to make sure that the one I ordered will actually fit. I'm scared that I get down there and try the thing on excitedly only to find out...Nope!
Mike Urvand
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Re: Flight Suits - How well do they fit?
The XL's do fit tight. You should def order a size up, for comfort more than anything.
Also, if the suit you ordered doesn't fit, they will swap it out for you.
Also, if the suit you ordered doesn't fit, they will swap it out for you.
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Re: Flight Suits - How well do they fit?
Good to know! Thanks!
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Re: Flight Suits - How well do they fit?
So I went ahead and purchased a Flight Suit from the Museum store in one size up and it is a tight fit! I may have to go another size up unless I can drop another ten pounds by the start of the session.
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Re: Flight Suits - How well do they fit?
If you get down there and the flight suit you ordered doesn't fit, you can exchange it on-site if they have your size, or get a refund.
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Re: Flight Suits - How well do they fit?
Yep! I was able to exchange mine when I got on-site. Turns out that they run about two sizes too small around the waist. I actually took mine to a tailor just today to get the legs hemmed and my mission patches sewn on.
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Re: Flight Suits - How well do they fit?
Funny, as I think they fit two sizes too big in the waist. Perspective.
I'm an adult female with a small waist and the flight suits are unisex. I wear youth size 20 or adult XXS flight suit. I am concerned that I won't have enough room on my flight suit for my 2022 mission patch. I'm not ready to remove any of the old ones. (I guess I could buy a new flight suit to sew the newer mission patches onto.)
I'm an adult female with a small waist and the flight suits are unisex. I wear youth size 20 or adult XXS flight suit. I am concerned that I won't have enough room on my flight suit for my 2022 mission patch. I'm not ready to remove any of the old ones. (I guess I could buy a new flight suit to sew the newer mission patches onto.)
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Re: Flight Suits - How well do they fit?
I actually bought two suits. One suit has my mission patches and the other one has my achievement patches (Outstanding Team and Alumni patches). That way I have one for "formal" functions and one for "daily" wear!
Mike Urvand
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"The Earth is the cradle of humanity, but mankind cannot stay in the cradle forever." - K. Tsiolkovsky