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  1. TXFlyGuy

    A Review - U.S. Authentic G-1

    That Excelled G-1 could have been purchased two days ago for $200. They had a huge winter sale.
  2. TXFlyGuy

    A Review - U.S. Authentic G-1

    That very much looks like a Wings G-1. See the above photo for reference. Plus they told me during a phone conversation that they had the D.O.D. contract for the U.S.C.G.
  3. TXFlyGuy

    Leather Cult

    The thrust of the original post was to alert those who are frugal, or on a tight budget, that there are options for a custom made jacket in the $200 range. Never said anything about the company being world class, or even 3rd world class. But it is totally unfair for members here to badmouth a...
  4. TXFlyGuy

    Leather Cult

    The sleeves are made to your personal specs. You want long/short sleeves, give them the measurements. Or, for someone who only wants to spend a couple hundred on a true beater jacket. Nothing wrong with that. Of course, we all know it is simply below the dignity of most loungers to be caught...
  5. TXFlyGuy

    Leather Cult

    One of my best and favorite jackets is made from cowhide from this region. A highly respected manufacturer, by the way. And...beef curry? That is one of my favorite "comfort food" dishes when I'm in Tokyo! Washed down with plenty of cold Sapporo draft beer.
  7. TXFlyGuy

    A Review - U.S. Authentic G-1

    In the above photo you can see the shoulders at 18" on the Wings, 20.75" on the US Authentic. Note the sleeves, how looooong they are on the Wings. A regular member here commented that the US Wings looks like a 42 Long, not a 44R. The US Authentic sleeve is 25", US Wings is 27".
  8. TXFlyGuy

    Leather Cult

    Have you personal experience with the people at Leather Cult? Maybe someone you know who has dealt with them? I am not saying they are world class, but until someone here can give a first hand account of their products, I will kindly withhold my judgement.
  9. TXFlyGuy

    A Review - U.S. Authentic G-1

    Tailstrikes? I know of a former VP for a major airline (she has resigned - retired) that drug the tail on a B-757-300. To get back on topic (yes, please), here is a side by side photo of the U.S. Wings (44R) & U.S. Authentic (40R) G-1's. Both on the same hanger, hanging at the same relative...
  10. TXFlyGuy

    Leather Cult

    The crazy thing is they had to get a special license from the ATF to restore/rebuild the .50 caliber Brownings. And, they have to be removed when the airplane flies. They are only legal when the airplane is on the ground. Yes, the tremendous recoil is obvious in this video! As usual, the...
  11. TXFlyGuy

    Leather Cult

    Twilight Tear:
  13. TXFlyGuy

    Leather Cult

    Yes! A P-51 Mustang is 2.4 million today. My Mustang is only 10% of that, but 99% of the fun!
  14. TXFlyGuy

    Thursday Boot Company

    The order was placed last night, President (brown), size 10. All of their boots are made in a wide size, and their response to me was that yes, the tongue will open up all the way, if you loosen the laces a bit. I'll let you know how it works out. Free shipping, free returns. Can't lose on this...
  15. TXFlyGuy

    Leather Cult

    Oddly enough, my first leather jacket purchase was a leather sport coat, western style. This would have been the early mid 70's. Don't remember much about it, and it is long gone. My next purchase was a Schott Bros. A-2. Size M, bought off the rack at a Dillard's Dept. Store. Bought it when I...
  16. TXFlyGuy

    Leather Cult

    Not being critical at all. I know little about jackets. So I will defer to those who are the true experts. But my small collection does have a few nice examples, in my opinion. As for the Cockpit A-2, it was on sale (that means cheap), so spending $70 to make it fit my frame is a bargain. And I...
  17. TXFlyGuy

    Leather Cult

    I am glad the experts have weighed in with their opinion. Me? I'm always curious, to say the least.
  19. TXFlyGuy

    Thursday Boot Company

    Just heard back from Kendra (Thursday Boots). The entire tongue will open up if you loosen the laces a bit. Order to be placed today.
  20. TXFlyGuy

    Thursday Boot Company

    Does the tongue open up the entire boot, or is it stitched up high restricting entry/access? I need a boot that is WIDE open!
  21. TXFlyGuy

    A Review - U.S. Authentic G-1

    Funny! It's great when a pilot has a sense of humor!
  22. TXFlyGuy

    A Review - U.S. Authentic G-1

    Here is someone who wants to be your co-pilot:
  23. TXFlyGuy

    A Review - U.S. Authentic G-1

    Yes, the Mustang as the backdrop would be nice. It should be in the paint shop mid July. We will also be working with a company called My Bombshells. They will do a promotional video and photo shoot with us, and using one or two of their Bombshell Models. www.mybombshells.com This G-1 is now...

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