FLIGHT GLOVES

The upper boot is constructed of black, high-quality calfskin or cattlehide and is lined with soft, full-grain cattlehide glove leather. The boot is 8 inches high when fully laced, and is available in normal shoe sizes. The traction tread soles and heels are made of nonslip, nonmarking, jet-fuel-resistant rubber. The steel box toe is constructed of cold-rolled carbon steel to provide safety through greater compression resistance. FLIGHT GLOVES The fire-resistant flight gloves provide protection in the event of fire in the aircraft. The flight gloves are snug fitting to allow maximum finger movement and sense of touch. The gloves do not interfere with operation of the aircraft or use of survival equipment. The gloves are constructed of soft gray cabretta leather and a stretchable, sage green, Aramid (Nomex) fabric. The fabric (top) portion of the glove does not melt and will not support combustion. The leather palm and finger portions of the glove provide a nonslip surface even when wet. HELMETS The type of aircraft you are in dictates whether or not you have to wear a protective helmet. Fighters, attack planes, and helicopters usually require you to wear a protective helmet throughout all flight operations. Other aircraft may require you to wear a helmet only during takeoffs and landings. The helmet is part of a pilot's protective equipment. Maintenance and upkeep is the responsibility of the Aircrew Survival Equipmentman. There are several different types of helmets. Each has its own specific function. Some types of helmets can be changed or modified to meet certain requirements for specific aircraft and mission. The HGU series helmets are discussed in the following text. The HGU–68(V)/P series helmets (fig. 11-2) are designed for all tactical fixed-wing aircraft applica- tions. They are lightweight and provide face, eye, hearing, and head protection when properly assembled and fitted to the person. The helmet assembly houses the visor, liner, and communications headset. Some 11-2 ANf1101 Figure 11-1.—Summer flight coverall. ANf1102 Figure 11-2.—HGU-68(V)/P helmet assembly.