Flight suits are special clothes that pilots wear to keep them safe Often, pilots wear suits made from a fire-resistant material called Nomex. Both helicopter pilots and fixed-wing pilots (pilots of planes with non-moving wings) wear these suits, but the suits can be a bit different because each type of pilot faces different challenges when […]

Pilots and other aviation professionals are required to wear Nomex flame-resistant flight suits while operating aboard aircraft. They are constructed of Nomex, a flame- and heat-resistant synthetic material. These suits are vital for protecting pilots in the case of an in-flight fire, as they give additional protection against heat and flames. In the course of […]