Flight suit - Revision history

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: Text replacement - "Kara Thrace" to "{{callsign|Starbuck}}"

2025-06-30T18:14:53Z

Text replacement - "Kara Thrace" to "{{callsign|Starbuck}}"

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	==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 ~~[[Kara Thrace]]~~ in "[[He That Believeth in Me]]" when she asks [[Samuel Anders]] why he wears a flight suit.</ref>.		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>.

	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 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}}.
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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	*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.		*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.
	*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.

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: Text replacement - "[[Image:" to "[[File:"

2025-02-02T22:56:00Z

Text replacement - "[[Image:" to "[[File:"

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	[[~~Image~~:Racetrack2.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|[[ECO]] [[Margaret Edmondson\|Margaret "Racetrack" Edmondson]], wearing a flight suit with helmet.]]		[[File: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]].
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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.]]		[[File: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.]]		[[File: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]]		[[File:Pre Flight Checklist.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Viper Pre Flight Checklist]]

	Area..........................................................Clear<br>		Area..........................................................Clear<br>
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	==Cylon Flight Suit==		==Cylon Flight Suit==

	[[~~Image~~:411 cylon pilots.jpg\|thumb\|[[Number Eight\|Eights]] and [[Number Six\|Sixes]] in flight suits.]]		[[File: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.

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: /* Backpack */ + bag pic

2024-02-24T21:12:27Z

Backpack: + bag pic

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	=== Backpack ===		=== 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}}.]]		[[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}}.		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}}.
	{{Clear}}		{{Clear}}

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	<gallery mode="slideshow">		<gallery mode="slideshow">
	File:TRS - 33 - Flight Suit Watch Cuff.jpg\|Flight suit watch cuff {{TRS\|33}}.		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}}.
	</gallery>		</gallery>

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: Text replacement - ""," to ",""

2024-02-21T05:03:21Z

Text replacement - ""," to ",""

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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	*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.		*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.

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: start of gallery

2023-12-30T02:50:54Z

start of gallery

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	=== 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.

			=== Gallery ===
			<gallery mode="slideshow">
			File:TRS - 33 - Flight Suit Watch Cuff.jpg\|Flight suit watch cuff {{TRS\|33}}.
			</gallery>

	==Cylon Flight Suit==		==Cylon Flight Suit==

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: + shrapnel image

2023-12-28T23:35:52Z

+ shrapnel image

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	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>.		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 pockets ~~and~~ pouch compartments for stowage of equipment~~, or additional equipment~~ gauges {{TRS\|Resurrection Ship, Part II}}.		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}}.
			[[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 {{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}}.		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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	=== Backpack ===		=== 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}}.]]		[[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 ~~single-use atmospheric testing sticks~~, ~~tape~~ and other survivalist tools {{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}}.
	{{Clear}}		{{Clear}}

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: /* Backpack */ updated

2023-12-28T21:53:21Z

Backpack: updated

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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}}.		[[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 single-use atmospheric testing sticks, tape and other survivalist tools {{TRS\|You Can't Go Home Again}}.
			{{Clear}}

	=== Utility Belt ===		=== Utility Belt ===
	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}}~~.		Suits feature a utility belt with various pouches for equipment, including a holster with sidearm.

	==Cylon Flight Suit==		==Cylon Flight Suit==

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: first batch of updates

2023-12-28T21:30:29Z

first batch of updates

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	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>.		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. Pressure gloves are attached by soft pressure seals incorporated in the sleeves. The suit is attached to the flight helmet by a hard metal collar~~, which~~ receives pressurizing air through a hose. The suit's basic environmental adjustments are managed by a small series of buttons on the left forearm. The flight suit appears suitable as all-weather gear when in rainy or cool conditions, but its lack of armor provides no significant protection in combat.		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 {{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}}.

			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.]]		[[Image:Flightsuitcollar.jpg\|left\|thumb\|200px\|Close-up of [[Kara Thrace\|Starbuck's]] hard-seal collar.]]
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			=== Checklist Window ===
	[[Image:Capricavalerii2.jpg\|thumb\|right\|175px\|A closer look at the upper half of a flight suit.]]		[[Image:Capricavalerii2.jpg\|thumb\|right\|175px\|A closer look at the upper half of a flight suit.]]

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	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 ===
			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 ===
			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==

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: /* Related Imagery */ tweaks

2023-12-28T00:48:35Z

Related Imagery: tweaks

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	~~==Related Imagery==~~

	~~<div style="text-align:center;">{{#fg:Flight_suit.xml}}</div>~~

	==Notes==		==Notes==
	*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.		*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 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.
	*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 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>

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: /* Colonial Flight Suit */ tweaks, clarification on a few points

2023-12-28T00:20:55Z

Colonial Flight Suit: tweaks, clarification on a few points

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	[[Image:Racetrack2.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|[[ECO]] [[Racetrack]], wearing a flight suit with helmet.]]		[[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]].
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	[[Image:Flightsuitcollar.jpg\|left\|thumb\|200px\|Close-up of [[Kara Thrace\|Starbuck's]] hard-seal collar.]]		[[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~~ 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.

	The basic flight suit design has remained the same since the [[First Cylon War]] without major changes. A green fabric version was observed during the [[Fall of the Twelve Colonies]] {{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]]).		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.

			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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