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[[File:Racetrack2.jpg|thumb|200px|[[ECO]] [[Margaret Edmondson|Margaret "Racetrack" Edmondson]], wearing a flight suit with helmet.]]
[[Image:Racetrack2.jpg|thumb|200px|[[ECO]] [[Racetrack]], wearing a flight suit with helmet.]]


A flight suit is basically a [[Wikipedia:Pressure suit|pressure suit]] garment. Flight suits are worn by both [[Viper (RDM)|Viper]] and [[Raptor]] crews during missions<ref>In the [[Original Series]], a [[space suit]] was available for emergencies aboard [[Galactica (TOS)|their battlestar]]. However, [[Colonial Warrior]]s never wore any pressure suit during their {{TOS|Viper}} flights, making in-space search-and-rescues likely impossible if cockpit decompressions occurred.</ref>, and the [[humanoid Cylons]] piloting [[Heavy Raiders]].
A flight suit is a basic [[Wikipedia:Pressure suit|pressure suit]]. It's a versatile outfit that has been designed to be as comfortable as it is useful. Flight suits are worn by both [[Viper (RDM)|Viper]] and [[Raptor]] crews during missions<ref>In the [[Original Series]], a [[space suit]] was available for emergencies aboard [[Galactica (TOS)|their battlestar]]. However, [[Colonial Warrior]]s never wore any pressure suit during their [[Viper (TOS)|Viper]] flights, making in-space search-and-rescues likely impossible if cockpit decompressions occurred.</ref> as well as by the [[humanoid Cylons]] who pilot [[Heavy Raiders]].


==Colonial Flight Suit==
==Colonial Flight Suit==
Colonial military flight crews wear '''flight suits'''<ref>{{bsgwiki term}}</ref>, sometimes referred to as "jock smocks"<ref>This term is first used by {{callsign|Starbuck}} in "[[He That Believeth in Me]]" when she asks [[Samuel Anders]] why he wears a flight suit.</ref>.
Colonial military staff who are flight-qualified as pilots wear '''flight suits'''<ref>{{bsgwiki term}}</ref>, sometimes referred to as a "jock smock"<ref>This term is first used by [[Kara Thrace]] in "[[He That Believeth In Me]]" when she asks [[Samuel Anders]] why he wears a flight suit.</ref>.


The flight suit is an airtight, one-piece jumpsuit with a single front zipper that runs from neck to waist; a detachable two-piece vest covering the chest is affixed by snaps across the shoulders and chest. Pressure gloves are attached by soft pressure seals incorporated in the sleeves, with a cuff itself featuring an integrated digital watch, its location based on the pilot's preference {{TRS|33}}. The arms and legs of the suit feature various zippered and flap pockets, as well as pouch compartments, for stowage of equipment such as [[Atmosphere test capsule|atmosphere test capsules]] and oxygen gauges {{TRS|You Can't Go Home Again|Resurrection Ship, Part II}}.
The flight suit is a one-piece jumpsuit with a single zipper from neck to waist in the front. Pressure gloves, which allow for great dexterity for pilot's as they use ship controls, are attached by a soft pressure seal apparently incorporated in the sleeves. The pilot's helmet is connected to the suit by a hard seal collar. This seal also provides pressure to the suit as a whole when connected. The collar receives air from a life support unit attached to the pilot's ejection seat (in the case of Vipers), or attached to a hose. The suit's basic environmental adjustments are managed on a small series of buttons on the left forearm.
[[File:TRS - Miniseries - Boomer and Helo's Flight Suit Indicators.jpg|thumb|[[Sharon Valerii|Sharon "Boomer" Valerii]]'s and [[Karl Agathon|Karl "Helo" Agathon]]'s [[flight suit]] indicators; Boomer's being green while Helo's is red after the shrapnel punctures his suit {{TRS|Miniseries, Night 1}}.]]
The suit is attached to the flight helmet by a hard metal collar; the helmet receives pressurizing air through a hose at the back of the helmet. The suit's basic environmental adjustments are managed by a small series of buttons on the left forearm, featuring a strip of indicator lighting through a covered window. When fully pressurized, the indicator strip illuminates green; it is lit red when the suit is compromised. As the pilot begins the process of removing their suit, this indicator's LED strip begins deactivating in sequence from left to right before powering off {{TRS|Miniseries, Night 1}}.  


Suit footwear is capable of magnetic attachment to surfaces for situations requiring EVAs, such as [[SAR|SARs]] {{TRS|A Day in the Life|Razor}}.
[[Image:Flightsuitcollar.jpg|left|thumb|200px|Close-up of [[Kara Thrace|Starbuck's]] hard-seal collar.]]


The flight suit appears suitable as all-weather gear when in rainy or cool conditions, but its lack of armor provides no significant protection during hand-to-hand or fire team combat situations {{TRS|33|Valley of Darkness}}.
The flight suit can be worn with a helmet but with the visor cracked open and vented to the outside air, which allows quick connection to life support but allowing crews in larger craft, such as Raptors, to move about the cabin without hoses.


[[File:Flightsuitcollar.jpg|left|thumb|200px|Close-up of [[Kara Thrace|Starbuck's]] hard-seal collar.]]
When pilots are not in flight, the suit is unzipped for comfort. Pilots often roll down the top half of the suit when off-duty or while they are performing hard work. Basic crew fatigues are worn underneath a suit, without the formal officer tunic. Pilots wear standard undershirts under a flight suit.


When not in ready status, the suit can be worn unzipped for comfort, with the top half of the suit rolled down. Standard uniform undershirts are worn underneath the flight suit. Flight suits are worn with utility belts to carry a variety of gear, including sidearms.
Flight suits appear suitable as all-weather gear when in rainy or cool conditions, but they provide no significant protection in combat as they are not armored. Flight suits can include a utility belt for various gear, including a sidearm.


The basic flight suit design has remained the same since the [[First Cylon War]] without major changes, aside from minor changes in material and vest configuration.
The flight suit has been used since the [[First Cylon War]] without major changes, although a green fabric flight suit has also been used ([[Miniseries]]). A black t-shirt was worn during that time instead of the current t-shirt and tank top combination ([[Razor Flashbacks#Episode 1|Razor Flashbacks, Episode 1]]).


An atmospheric green fabric version was observed during the [[Fall of the Twelve Colonies]], as worn by a young [[William Adama]] and his children in a photo recovered by [[Prosna]] {{TRS|Miniseries}}. A black t-shirt was sometimes worn instead of the standard shirt and tank-top combination ([[Razor Flashbacks#Episode 1|Razor Flashbacks, Episode 1]]).
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[[Image:Capricavalerii2.jpg|thumb|right|175px|A closer look at the upper half of a flight suit.]]


=== Checklist Window ===
In the right leg of the flight suit a checklist card can be seen upside down (intended for reading while seating).
[[File:Capricavalerii2.jpg|thumb|right|175px|A closer look at the upper half of a flight suit.]]
 
The card for the viper pilots read as follows:


The left leg of the flight suit features a windowed pocket containing a checklist card, oriented to be readable by the wearer when in the seated position. The card for the viper pilots read as follows:


'''Viper Pre Flight Checklist'''
'''Viper Pre Flight Checklist'''
Line 41: Line 39:


'''2. Start Check '''
'''2. Start Check '''
[[File:Pre Flight Checklist.jpg|thumb|right|Viper Pre Flight Checklist]]
[[Image:Pre Flight Checklist.jpg|thumb|right|Viper Pre Flight Checklist]]


Area..........................................................Clear<br>
Area..........................................................Clear<br>
Line 62: Line 60:
LSO Launch Signal........................................Okay<br>
LSO Launch Signal........................................Okay<br>
Master Caution Cold Shot Warning..................Set<br>
Master Caution Cold Shot Warning..................Set<br>
=== Flight Suit as Manned Maneuvering Unit ===
[[File:TRS - Razor - Kara Thrace with Flight Suit MMU Thrusters.jpg|thumb|[[Kara Thrace|Kara "Starbuck" Thrace]] with MMU thrusters on [[flight suit]] vest during the [[Battle of the Guardian Basestar]] {{TRS|Razor}}.]]
Flight suits can be modified as manned maneuvering units (MMUs) in space, with reaction control thrusters mounted on the shoulders atop the vest {{TRS|Razor}}.
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=== Backpack ===
[[File:TRS - You Can't Go Home Again - EVA Backpack and Survival Satchel.jpg|thumb|[[Kara Thrace|Kara "Starbuck" Thrace]]'s EVA backpack and survival satchel {{TRS|You Can't Go Home Again}}.]]
Flight suits are also fitted with a backpack featuring a parachute {{TRS|You Can't Go Home Again}} and an air tank with a limited supply {{TRS|You Can't Go Home Again|Resurrection Ship, Part II|Razor}}. 
When pilots are deployed, a separate zippered satchel with survival equipment is affixed to the backpack. Equipment within the satchel includes tape, water packets, and other survivalist tools {{TRS|You Can't Go Home Again}}.
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=== Utility Belt ===
Suits feature a utility belt with various pouches for equipment, including a holster with sidearm.
=== Gallery ===
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File:TRS - 33 - Flight Suit Watch Cuff.jpg|Flight suit watch cuff {{TRS|33}}.
File:TRS - You Can't Go Home Again - Survival Kit.jpg|{{callsign|Starbuck}}'s survival kit on the [[red moon]] {{TRS|You Can't Go Home Again}}.
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==Cylon Flight Suit==
==Cylon Flight Suit==


[[File:411 cylon pilots.jpg|thumb|[[Number Eight|Eights]] and [[Number Six|Sixes]] in flight suits.]]
[[Image:411 cylon pilots.jpg|thumb|[[Number Eight|Eights]] and [[Number Six|Sixes]] in flight suits.]]
[[Humanoid Cylon]]s piloting [[Heavy Raider]]s wear all-black flight suits made of a sleek material {{TRS|The Hub}}. It is unknown whether or not these flight suits have hard seals or helmets.  
[[Humanoid Cylon]]s piloting [[Heavy Raider]]s wear all-black flight suits made of a sleek material ([[The Hub]]). It is unknown whether or not these flight suits have hard seals or helmets.  


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==Notes==
==Notes==
*In the episodes "[[You Can't Go Home Again]]" and "[[Act of Contrition]]," {{callsign|Starbuck}} uses her flight suit to its fullest, from her ejection from her wayward Viper to her parachute landing, and monitoring of life support mechanisms using the gauges built into the suit.
*In the episodes "[[You Can't Go Home Again]]" and "[[Act of Contrition]]", [[Kara Thrace]] uses her flight suit to its fullest, from her ejection from her wayward Viper to her parachute landing, and monitoring of life support mechanisms using the gauges built into the suit.
*The suits are designed to keep a pilot who has ejected from his Viper alive in a vacuum for a limited amount of time, such as when Lee Adama has to eject from the [[Blackbird]] in "[[Resurrection Ship, Part II]]".
*The suits are designed to keep a pilot who has ejected from his Viper alive in a vacuum for a limited amount of time, such as when Lee Adama has to eject from the [[Blackbird]] in "[[Resurrection Ship, Part II]]".
*It appears that ''Galactica'' rarely has the opportunity for [[SAR]] operations to retrieve pilots after combat with Cylon forces. Often the battlestar must retreat with the [[The Fleet (RDM)|Fleet]], leaving any surviving Viper pilots to either be captured by the Cylons or die once their oxygen runs out.
*It appears that ''Galactica'' rarely has opportunity for [[SAR]] operations to retrieve pilots after combat with Cylon forces. Often the battlestar must retreat with the [[The Fleet (RDM)|Fleet]], leaving any surviving Viper pilots to either be captured by the Cylons or die once their oxygen runs out.
*The flight suits were designed by Deborah Everton, and were constructed from materials produced by Sommers Plastic Products.<ref>http://www.scifihero.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=117&pid=4039&mode=threaded&start=</ref>
*The flight suits were designed by [[Glenne Campbell]] and her costume staff from a particularly rare material from an Orient manufacturer.


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