Zachary wrote:
As the topic says, does anyone on WIX have a Cockpit USA horsehide A-2? Opinions?
Thanks,
Zack
Hi Zack
The Cockpit A2 is ok but it depends on how accurate you want to be and what kind of $ you want to spend.
Cockpit jackets are not very close to being accurate. Very civilain looking , wrong pockets, wrong epaulets, wrong cut(shape)
The most accurate ( 98/100)are made by John Chapman of Goodwear Leathers, He specializes in A2 jackets but they will run you around $1000 for new one (KEEP AN EYE ON EBAY ALSO)
The second best would be from Eastman (97/100) Leathers just very slightly not as good as Goodwear but still reaaly really good. (but not much cheaper).
My advice would be to watch Ebay for A2 jackets made from either of these makers. There are good deals that will save you money if your patient.
I myself have a Roughwear 1401 A2 in horsehide made by Eastman.
Has over 2500 Flying hours on it and still going strong with no issues.
Keep us posted on what you decide
Cam
P.S. Met you at your Oshkosh party last year . I am the Canadian (yellow ball cap and t-shirt in pics)