$198.00
Bush Pilot Shirt
Our 100% cotton airplane cloth Bush Pilot Shirt allows for complete freedom of movement in tight cockpits and is exceptionally comfortable to wear during the longest flights. It shares all of the innovative comfort and performance features found in our award-winning Signature Field Shirt. Its unique airplane cloth fabric is light and cool in hot temperatures, highly wind-resistant and exceptionally hard wearing – with a lustrous, smooth surface and soft hand for exceptional comfort.
Originally developed to "skin" the wings and fuselages of wood-framed biplanes,, our high-construction industrial Airplane Cloth fabric is woven with fine, 2-ply, long-staple, combed cotton yarn that has been mercerized under pressure for exceptional smoothness, strength, moisture absorption and luster. It's then finished to meet two MILSPECs (Military Specifications): MIL-C-5646F and AM3806, resulting in a very high bursting strength. To remain true to the MILSPEC requirements, we do not die the Airplane Cloth fabric before sewing our Bush Pilot Shirt to preserve its original smoothness and strength.
Leave it to Burt Avedon, a former air racer, fighter pilot and African bush pilot, to see the benefits of strength and comfort in this unique industrial fabric – and use it to make our new Signature Bush Pilot Shirt.
Available in sizes: Small - 2XL, Large Tall and XL Tall
Sizing Chart: Click Here >
- Product Details
- Sizing
- Return / Exchange Policy
SIGNATURE FEATURES:
Comfort features include a generous, full-length bi-swing back that extends from the top of each shoulder to the waist to prevent pulling on the sleeves when reaching forward while accessing controls and switches. A unique, elasticized mesh panel inside the shirt reseats the bi-swing pleats to their original positions to maintain a trim, snag-free profile.
Our unique double-reversed underarm gussets allow for complete freedom of arm movement by preventing any pulling on the shirt’s sleeve when arms are raised or rotated to reach overhead controls. Each sleeve seam follows the arm-motion pivot points to reduce cuff “pull-back” and waist “pull-out” to allow arms to move freely while keeping the shirt tucked in.
Additional features include new, required button-down epaulets, our reinforced zippered security pockets, functional box pleats on both breast pockets, exquisite tailoring and classic styling.
Color: Natural Cotton (Off White)
PERFORMANCE DETAILS:
Sun Collar: A flip-up collar extension prevents sunburn on the back of the neck. Constructed with a military-style "zig-zag" stitch (a Signature Feature) to keep it rigid without adding additional thickness or weight, the sun collar stays up without curling or folding back on itself.
Throat Latch: A unique fold-back throat latch and concealed keeper button prevents wind from blowing down the wearer's neck on chilly days.
Hidden Button-Down Collar: Hidden buttons secure the shirt's collar tips to prevent them from flapping against the wearer's face and neck in high winds or when boarding a helicopter or bush plane.
Sleeve Roll Tabs (a Signature Feature): Extra-long sleeve roll tabs are hidden inside each sleeve to accommodate easy rolling up of shirtsleeves without binding.
Pocket Loop: A convenient pocket loop keeps sunglasses readily accessible.
Contoured Shirt Bottom: The gently contoured shirt bottom is shaped for comfort and style, whether tucked in or left out.
Horn & Urea Buttons: Stronger and more durable than traditional horn buttons, the Signature Field Shirt buttons are molded from ground horn powder and urea-methanol resin to withstand harsh washing on rocks (when on safari) or high-temperature commercial shirt presses back home. Raised button rims protect the thread from abrasion.
Dress Shirt Construction: All seams are single-needle stitched and surged to prevent any fraying of material.
Dress Shirt Front Placket: The seven-button front placket features a horizontal lower buttonhole, which counters the natural stress of the button so it won't pull out. The "turn up" design of the placket bottom (not a simple fold-over) is a hallmark of fine shirt making.
The Signature Bush Pilot's Shirt is sewn in Hong Kong by our long-time sewing and manufacturing partner.
Care Instructions: Fabric is pre-shrunk. To preserve color, machine wash cold with like colors. Do NOT bleach. Tumble dry low, remove promptly, cool iron if needed.
Full Feature Details can be viewed here: CLICK HERE >
Many of the shirt's performance features, like side panels and bi-swing help to provide fit comfort – the size measurements in the chart below reflect standard industry sizing. We have built into our Signature shirts "body ease" - so if you find you are between two sizes in the standard chart below, we recommend dropping down in size, not up. There is little to NO shrinkage due to garment wash of the fabric as part of the finishing. The wash cold recommendation is for color preservation of the bush poplin - so don't count on your new shirt shinking for fit.
RETURNS & EXCHANGES
100% QUALITY SATISFACTION GUARANTEE
Because the internet makes it impossible for us to show you the outstanding quality and workmanship of our products, it leaves room for you to question just how nice your new garment will be. Easy enough to fix. If for ANY reason, when your order arrives, it does not meet or exceed your quality expectations, return it to us — no questions asked — for a complete refund.
To qualify for a QSG (Quality Satisfaction Guarantee) items must be returned UNUSED, in the packaging and box you received them, along with the a Return Authorization Code you can obtain through customer service here at Avedon Colby. The Satisfaction Guaranteed products must also be reported within 30 days of the UPS delivery date.
To Arrange Your Return:
By Phone: Please phone our customer service center, toll free: 1-833-332-3393 between 9-5 Monday thru Friday, Eastern Standard Time.
By email: Contact us by submitting a service request to service@avedoncolby.com
EXCHANGES
If your need to exchange your product for another size, please contact our customer service center and they will provide you with the best way to make a speedy exchange. Exchanges must be made within 30 days of the delivery date, and items must be returned unworn, and in the original packaging.
To Arrange An Exchange:
By Phone: Please phone our customer service center, toll free: 1-833-332-3393 between 9-5 Monday thru Friday, Eastern Standard Time.
By email: Contact us by submitting a service request to service@avedoncolby.com
Product Details
SIGNATURE FEATURES:
Comfort features include a generous, full-length bi-swing back that extends from the top of each shoulder to the waist to prevent pulling on the sleeves when reaching forward while accessing controls and switches. A unique, elasticized mesh panel inside the shirt reseats the bi-swing pleats to their original positions to maintain a trim, snag-free profile.
Our unique double-reversed underarm gussets allow for complete freedom of arm movement by preventing any pulling on the shirt’s sleeve when arms are raised or rotated to reach overhead controls. Each sleeve seam follows the arm-motion pivot points to reduce cuff “pull-back” and waist “pull-out” to allow arms to move freely while keeping the shirt tucked in.
Additional features include new, required button-down epaulets, our reinforced zippered security pockets, functional box pleats on both breast pockets, exquisite tailoring and classic styling.
Color: Natural Cotton (Off White)
PERFORMANCE DETAILS:
Sun Collar: A flip-up collar extension prevents sunburn on the back of the neck. Constructed with a military-style "zig-zag" stitch (a Signature Feature) to keep it rigid without adding additional thickness or weight, the sun collar stays up without curling or folding back on itself.
Throat Latch: A unique fold-back throat latch and concealed keeper button prevents wind from blowing down the wearer's neck on chilly days.
Hidden Button-Down Collar: Hidden buttons secure the shirt's collar tips to prevent them from flapping against the wearer's face and neck in high winds or when boarding a helicopter or bush plane.
Sleeve Roll Tabs (a Signature Feature): Extra-long sleeve roll tabs are hidden inside each sleeve to accommodate easy rolling up of shirtsleeves without binding.
Pocket Loop: A convenient pocket loop keeps sunglasses readily accessible.
Contoured Shirt Bottom: The gently contoured shirt bottom is shaped for comfort and style, whether tucked in or left out.
Horn & Urea Buttons: Stronger and more durable than traditional horn buttons, the Signature Field Shirt buttons are molded from ground horn powder and urea-methanol resin to withstand harsh washing on rocks (when on safari) or high-temperature commercial shirt presses back home. Raised button rims protect the thread from abrasion.
Dress Shirt Construction: All seams are single-needle stitched and surged to prevent any fraying of material.
Dress Shirt Front Placket: The seven-button front placket features a horizontal lower buttonhole, which counters the natural stress of the button so it won't pull out. The "turn up" design of the placket bottom (not a simple fold-over) is a hallmark of fine shirt making.
The Signature Bush Pilot's Shirt is sewn in Hong Kong by our long-time sewing and manufacturing partner.
Care Instructions: Fabric is pre-shrunk. To preserve color, machine wash cold with like colors. Do NOT bleach. Tumble dry low, remove promptly, cool iron if needed.
Full Feature Details can be viewed here: CLICK HERE >
Sizing
Many of the shirt's performance features, like side panels and bi-swing help to provide fit comfort – the size measurements in the chart below reflect standard industry sizing. We have built into our Signature shirts "body ease" - so if you find you are between two sizes in the standard chart below, we recommend dropping down in size, not up. There is little to NO shrinkage due to garment wash of the fabric as part of the finishing. The wash cold recommendation is for color preservation of the bush poplin - so don't count on your new shirt shinking for fit.
Return / Exchange Policy
RETURNS & EXCHANGES
100% QUALITY SATISFACTION GUARANTEE
Because the internet makes it impossible for us to show you the outstanding quality and workmanship of our products, it leaves room for you to question just how nice your new garment will be. Easy enough to fix. If for ANY reason, when your order arrives, it does not meet or exceed your quality expectations, return it to us — no questions asked — for a complete refund.
To qualify for a QSG (Quality Satisfaction Guarantee) items must be returned UNUSED, in the packaging and box you received them, along with the a Return Authorization Code you can obtain through customer service here at Avedon Colby. The Satisfaction Guaranteed products must also be reported within 30 days of the UPS delivery date.
To Arrange Your Return:
By Phone: Please phone our customer service center, toll free: 1-833-332-3393 between 9-5 Monday thru Friday, Eastern Standard Time.
By email: Contact us by submitting a service request to service@avedoncolby.com
EXCHANGES
If your need to exchange your product for another size, please contact our customer service center and they will provide you with the best way to make a speedy exchange. Exchanges must be made within 30 days of the delivery date, and items must be returned unworn, and in the original packaging.
To Arrange An Exchange:
By Phone: Please phone our customer service center, toll free: 1-833-332-3393 between 9-5 Monday thru Friday, Eastern Standard Time.
By email: Contact us by submitting a service request to service@avedoncolby.com