Universal fitting jacket for pilot - has harness for radio, supplies and activating line for rescue pods

摘要

The jacket for the pilot has a wide neck section (2) for comfortable fitting and a rapid fastening belt (17, 14) and shoulder straps. Pouches threaded on the belts hold the radio beacon, weapon, ammunition, emergency supplies etc.. Loops (11) secure the breathing mask and snap fastener clips (9, 10) secure the jacket to the parachute, if worn, and to the release line for the rescue pods. The jacket can be worn by both fixed wing and helicopter pilots. The release lines activate the emergency dinghies etc. with the line linking the pilot to the dinghy for easy retrieval. The jacket is light and comfortable and does not inhibit the wearing of a life jacket.