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  1. TXFlyGuy

    Excelled Sheepskin and Leather Company G-1 Jackets

    Here is what has me scratching my head...an Excelled G-1 could have been bought on sale for the paltry sum of $207, with free shipping. So why did I spend $525 on another manufacturer's G-1? BTW...you can still get that Excelled G-1 for $217. Brand new.
  2. TXFlyGuy

    WOW!!! Cockpit Re-Issue A-2 Part 2 WOW!!!

    I'm happy too. Yes, a very inexpensive "custom" jacket. Lucky for me that I found Don at Minsky's. There may still be a custom jacket in my future. Don't mention anything to my wife!;)
  3. TXFlyGuy

    WOW!!! Cockpit Re-Issue A-2 Part 2 WOW!!!

    The jacket fits better than ever. It is still in correct proportion overall. I might post a couple "fit pics" later.
  4. TXFlyGuy

    WOW!!! Cockpit Re-Issue A-2 Part 2 WOW!!!

    As you know, I'm a big fan of Cockpit U.S.A. We have purchased no less than 5 of their jackets. Jacky Clyman has always been responsive in the past with answering my email questions. But no response when I inquired about the sizing on the Reissue A-2. I did get a response from a representative...
  5. TXFlyGuy

    WOW!!! Cockpit Re-Issue A-2 Part 2 WOW!!!

    Yes, I do remember. Lost a little sleep over this one, thinking that maybe a custom jacket should have been ordered. But in the end, it was a pleasant surprise for us! Thanks for the compliments.
  7. TXFlyGuy

    WOW!!! Cockpit Re-Issue A-2 Part 2 WOW!!!

    Here are some photos in bright sunlight, so you can see the color, as well as the shoulder cut.
  8. TXFlyGuy

    WOW!!! Cockpit Re-Issue A-2 Part 2 WOW!!!

    A side benefit, the sleeves are about 3/4 inch shorter now. They actually fit better than before. More like a size 42R should fit. Funny, you wonder why Cockpit does not make them like this in the first place? These are supposedly Issue A-2's.
  9. TXFlyGuy

    WOW!!! Cockpit Re-Issue A-2 Part 2 WOW!!!

    To be honest, I was nervous. Real nervous! What a pleasant surprise when I slipped the jacket on, and it fit! Just like I wanted! Yes, call me a Happy Camper.
  10. TXFlyGuy

    WOW!!! Cockpit Re-Issue A-2 Part 2 WOW!!!

    Yes. I can highly recommend him. And Fanch (a contributor here) has had very good luck with Don. He told me that this is a common alteration. Don alters full leather racing suits, plus real (real!) WWII A-2's, G-1's, etc. Most often he does the knits, cuffs, liners, plus sleeve shortening, etc...
  11. TXFlyGuy

    WOW!!! Cockpit Re-Issue A-2 Part 2 WOW!!!

    OK...all of you doubters gather round! Just got my Cockpit Reissue A-2 back from Don at Minsky's Tailor Shop. He worked a miracle on my jacket. Where the original shoulder measured 21", Don did exactly what I wanted and took it in to 19". Remember, this is a size 42R. It now fits perfectly. But...
  13. TXFlyGuy

    The Art of the Flight Jacket (my A-2, custom artwork)

    I agree with the "scenic" ride. My Mustang is stressed for +9 / -6 G's. I am a 1 G guy! An aileron roll is about as much as I want...and only if it is a 1 G maneuver!
  14. TXFlyGuy

    The Art of the Flight Jacket (my A-2, custom artwork)

    A local museum here, the Cavanaugh Flight Museum, offers rides in their aircraft. These include an F4U Corsair, P-51D Mustang, AT-6, and others. Other than coming up with the cash, it is pretty easy to get a 30 minute or an hour flight in these. Stallion 51 in Florida offers P-51 training...
  15. TXFlyGuy

    The Art of the Flight Jacket (my A-2, custom artwork)

    It is easy to buy a ride over here in a B-17, B-24, P-51, AT-6, etc. Not cheap, however. The Collings Foundation tours the country every year, offering rides to those interested. A 30 minute flight in a B-17 is $450. 30 minutes in a P-51 is $2,200. A friend bought a ride in the B-24. He said it...
  16. TXFlyGuy

    The Art of the Flight Jacket (my A-2, custom artwork)

    I get this question all the time. It is simple. A 100% full size P-51 will cost 2.5 million U.S. dollars. The hourly operating cost is 1,400 U.S. dollars. Many think that you could build one for less money. Titan Aircraft is developing a full size kit. The base price is 500,000 U.S. dollars. It...
  17. TXFlyGuy

    “Well, now you have met the owner of Schott . . .”

    My first A-2 was a Schott. Bought it around 1980. Great jacket. Extremely well made. And, very heavy. Wish I still had it. Gave it to my brother in law years ago. But the A-2 was different from my more traditional ones. It reminded me of a "biker jacket". Nothing wrong with that!
  19. TXFlyGuy

    US Authentic G-8

    Good for you. U.S. Authentic makes great jackets. I just bought their G-1. Shaul is very responsive to your questions. Hope yours turns out the way you like.
  20. TXFlyGuy

    The Art of the Flight Jacket (my A-2, custom artwork)

    Can't PM you, for some reason. Ben Chester-Master does the air shows, including the Normandy D-Day re-enactment. Look up Ben (U.K.) at Moccas Mustang. http://www.moccasmustang.co.uk/ Be sure to tell him that his Texas friend told you about him!
  21. TXFlyGuy

    Excelled Sheepskin and Leather Company G-1 Jackets

    These exact G-1's can be ordered from www.leathercoatsetc.com Wait until they have a sale, and they often do. The last one was an extra 30% off their already low prices. That would have you a G-1 for the sum of $207, with free shipping. Excelled Sheepskin Co. edit: Breaking News! They are now...
  22. TXFlyGuy

    The Art of the Flight Jacket (my A-2, custom artwork)

    Ha! Yes, scaled down the original pin-up gal's chest. Plus, we used the "Stars & Bars" rather than the Texas flag. Most here voted for this. But on a FB page, almost everyone went for the Texas Flag. We most likely will paint the flag on the Mustang. Looks like we might be in the paint shop mid...
  23. TXFlyGuy

    The Art of the Flight Jacket (my A-2, custom artwork)

    No, I had a local tailor add velcro for the chest patch, name tag, plus shoulder patches.

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