{"product_id":"pilot-a-2-brown-flight-jacket-5a5a0745","title":"Pilot A-2 Brown Flight Jacket","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePilot A-2 Brown Flight Jacket\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePockets are the most-used part of any jacket and the least discussed. On an A-2 they are also unusual, because the pattern deliberately excludes the pocket most modern jackets have. Worth explaining before you buy. It sits in our aviator and pilot leather jackets range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Genuine leather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFit:\u003c\/strong\u003e A-2 cut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Front zip with knit trims\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry wipe, condition twice a year, empty pockets before hanging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy there are no hand-warmer pockets\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eModern jackets almost always have slash pockets at the hip for your hands. The A-2 has none, and that was deliberate: a pilot in a cockpit had no use for hand-warmers, and an open slash pocket is a place for things to fall out of when you are strapped in and moving. Instead the A-2 has two \u003cstrong\u003eflapped patch pockets\u003c\/strong\u003e on the chest — closed, secure, and reachable while seated. If you are used to putting your hands in your jacket pockets, an A-2 will feel odd for the first week. It is the one genuine ergonomic compromise in the pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat actually fits in them\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe patch pockets are large — large enough for a phone, a wallet, gloves, or a folded map, which is what they were sized for. The flaps keep everything in. What they will not do is take weight permanently: a patch pocket on leather sags if something heavy lives in it, so empty them before hanging the jacket up. Both top corners should be bar-tacked, which is the reinforcement that stops the corner tearing under load.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAdding a hand pocket later\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSome owners have slash pockets added behind the patch pockets by a leather workshop. It is a straightforward alteration and it does not damage the jacket, though it moves the garment away from the original pattern. Worth knowing that the option exists.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStated plainly: a fashion jacket in the A-2 style. Not military issue, no insignia or squadron markings, no affiliation with any air force.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSizing and made to order\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeasure your chest over a T-shirt and buy close. Sizes run XS to 5XL, with Custom taking chest, waist, shoulder, sleeve, and body length.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eShop Related Styles at Leather Outlet\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse the aviator and pilot leather jackets, our bomber leather jackets, the men leather jackets range, or B3 leather bomber jackets. Everything is at Leather Outlet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAre there hand-warmer pockets?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The A-2 pattern has only flapped chest patch pockets — a pilot had no use for hand-warmers and open pockets spill when strapped in.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat fits in the patch pockets?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eA phone, a wallet, gloves or a folded map. The flaps keep everything in.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWill the pockets sag?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnly if weight is left in them permanently. Empty them before hanging the jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCan hand pockets be added?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, a leather workshop can add slash pockets behind the patch pockets, though it moves away from the original pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIs this military issue?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. It is a fashion jacket with no insignia or affiliation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDo you offer custom sizing?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Choose Custom and send chest, waist, shoulder, sleeve, and body length.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIs shipping free?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, free worldwide shipping and secure checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Leather Outlet","offers":[{"title":"XS","offer_id":69371269447714,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"S","offer_id":69371269480482,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"M","offer_id":69371269513250,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"L","offer_id":69371269546018,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL","offer_id":69371269578786,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2XL","offer_id":69371269611554,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3XL","offer_id":69371269644322,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4XL","offer_id":69371269677090,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5XL","offer_id":69371269709858,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Custom","offer_id":69371269742626,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0919\/0486\/8386\/files\/Pilot-A-2-Brown-Flight-Jacket.jpg?v=1792875686","url":"https:\/\/motojp.store\/products\/pilot-a-2-brown-flight-jacket-5a5a0745","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}