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[[ | [[Image:Racetrack2.jpg|thumb|200px|[[ECO]] [[Margaret Edmondson|Margaret "Racetrack" Edmondson]], 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 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]]. | ||
==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 | Colonial military flight crews wear '''flight suits'''<ref>{{bsgwiki term}}</ref>, sometimes referred to as "jock smocks"<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 | 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 pockets and pouch compartments for stowage of equipment, or additional equipment gauges {{TRS|Resurrection Ship, Part II}}. | ||
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 | 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 {{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}}. | Suit footwear is capable of magnetic attachment to surfaces for situations requiring EVAs, such as [[SAR|SARs]] {{TRS|A Day in the Life|Razor}}. | ||
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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 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}}. | ||
[[ | [[Image:Flightsuitcollar.jpg|left|thumb|200px|Close-up of [[Kara Thrace|Starbuck's]] hard-seal collar.]] | ||
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. | 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. | ||
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=== Checklist Window === | === Checklist Window === | ||
[[ | [[Image:Capricavalerii2.jpg|thumb|right|175px|A closer look at the upper half of a flight suit.]] | ||
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: | 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: | ||
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'''2. Start Check ''' | '''2. Start Check ''' | ||
[[ | [[Image:Pre Flight Checklist.jpg|thumb|right|Viper Pre Flight Checklist]] | ||
Area..........................................................Clear<br> | Area..........................................................Clear<br> | ||
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=== Backpack === | === Backpack === | ||
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}}. | |||
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}}. | |||
=== Utility Belt === | === Utility Belt === | ||
Suits feature a utility belt with various pouches for equipment, including a holster with sidearm. | Suits feature a utility belt with various pouches for equipment, including a holster with sidearm. When pilots are deployed, a separate pouch with survival equipment including single-use atmospheric testing sticks and other survivalist equipment {{TRS|You Can't Go Home Again}}. | ||
==Cylon Flight Suit== | ==Cylon Flight Suit== | ||
[[ | [[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 {{TRS|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]], | *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 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. | ||