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WHEN WEARING A HELMET, ENSURE: • proper fit, and occasionally test it to make sure straps have not stretched. • a visor is always down. • it provides acceptable noise protection, even if earplugs need to be added.
• both it and gloves are made of fire resist- ant material such as Nomex®
WHEN WEARING FLIGHT SUITS, ENSURE: .
• it has long sleeves and they are always down and secured. • the collar is always up. • underwear and socks are always worn and made of either cotton, Nomex® wool, or any combination.
, • the t-shirt is always tucked in.
• there are no metal objects being worn such as badges, necklaces, rings, etc. • there is good coverage over the boots.
WHEN WEARING FLIGHT BOOTS, ENSURE: • they have no zippers or Velcro®
• they have been tested and are approved by some authority for use in aviation. .
The first is to stay away from zippers.
While this makes the boots easy and fast to put on, zippers have never been tested and approved for aviation. Also stay away from gum outer soles such as those on running shoes. The gum soles melt at very low temperatures. Care for boots are just like any other
shoe. Once there is an area that is wearing thin, then it is time to replace the pair.
GLOVES Gloves need to also be made from fire-
resistant material, generally either Nomex®
or leather. While the goal is to
provide the same protection as the flight suit, gloves must also retain the ability for tactile identification. Caring for gloves is very easy. The best
way is to put them on and wash your hands in the sink with as hot a temperature as you can tolerate. Just use a soft liquid detergent. Then let them air dry.
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