440032 Posted October 1 Posted October 1 Any clues on where to get custom engraved or enamel pilot wings badges done? My aero club is wanting to award new pilots their wings once again. I've found www.lukus.com.au can supply gold eagle wings, same as I received years ago, but there's barely any room for anything to be engraved on the tail feathers. Wings are generally about 80mm wide, and won't have much real estate for anything, certainly not a full Timbuktoo Aero Club name or logo. I'll be surprised if there aren't a few aero clubs getting custom enamelled stuff done. Wherezit coming from? Standing by to hear - thank you!
skippydiesel Posted October 2 Posted October 2 (edited) Wings are for military aviators , to be worn with their service uniform.😈 Edited October 2 by skippydiesel
rgmwa Posted October 2 Posted October 2 3 hours ago, skippydiesel said: Wings are for military aviators , to be worn with their service uniform.😈 That's nonsense. 2
peterg Posted October 2 Posted October 2 9 hours ago, skippydiesel said: Wings are for military aviators , to be worn with their service uniform.😈 Tell that to a Qantas Captain 1
Bosi72 Posted October 2 Posted October 2 You may try with these guys https://www.thepinfactory.com.au/lapel-pins/pilot-wings-lapel-pins https://www.tiesncuffs.com.au/products/custom-made-bulk-pilot-wings alternatively, get in touch with aero club/school which has design that you like and ask them directly. 1
skippydiesel Posted October 2 Posted October 2 2 hours ago, peterg said: Tell that to a Qantas Captain I rest my case😈
onetrack Posted October 2 Posted October 2 Can't the North Koreans supply something suitable? They seem to have a great homespun industry, providing medals, wings, and other glittery adornments, all designed to impress!
onetrack Posted October 3 Posted October 3 The Chinese will knock up anything you want - the only problem being, they will want you to order a minimum of 10,000 badges at a time! Stunning pilot wings pin badge for Decor and Souvenirs - Alibaba.com WWW.ALIBABA.COM Alibaba.com offers a vast selection of fashion-toward pilot wings pin badge to accentuate plain outfits. Put a spin to any outfit by ordering pilot wings pin badge with messages to put out there. 1
facthunter Posted October 3 Posted October 3 Plenty of civilian pilots have earned their wings the same as Military ones do. All collectable Motor cycle clubs have Badges as well as Aero clubs. With the metal ones it's better to take in to account the ease of enamelling the design from the outset. Nev 2
skippydiesel Posted October 3 Posted October 3 38 minutes ago, 440032 said: Few good ideas there, thanks. Case closed. Naaa! Still looking for the chests to pin the wings on😈 Sorry if I offend - not big on "look at me" ostentatious displays - next it will uniforms, rank epaulets, etc - What's wrong with a nice certificate, you can frame & hang on your wall at home? It may be a tad hard for some to reolise, most of us are just amature/recreational pilots not "Top Guns" 1 2
pmccarthy Posted October 3 Posted October 3 I see there are enamel wings available for the Mile High club. 2
skippydiesel Posted October 3 Posted October 3 (edited) 27 minutes ago, pmccarthy said: I see there are enamel wings available for the Mile High club. Something like this; Edited October 3 by skippydiesel 1
rgmwa Posted October 3 Posted October 3 2 hours ago, skippydiesel said: It may be a tad hard for some to realise, most of us are just amateur/recreational pilots not "Top Guns" That's irrelevant. If someone puts in the time and effort and qualifies as a pilot and the aero club wants to award wings to acknowledge that, then why not? Nobody says you have to wear it or buy a uniform or epaulettes, unless you're planning to fly your weedhopper overseas in which case it's probably a good idea. 2 2
facthunter Posted October 3 Posted October 3 Why forgive? Live and let live. IF someone's proud of an Aero Club badge, why not accept it? Nev 1 3
Bennyboy320 Posted October 3 Posted October 3 Well I’ve been awarded my wings by the RAAF many years ago & since then have flown for a number of airlines, EVERY AIRLINE pilot in the world has a set of wings to be worn as part of your uniform, as far as aero club’s as mentioned by fachunter I like the idea. 2
onetrack Posted October 3 Posted October 3 I don't think there's any sniggering needed if someone has studied up and learnt to fly, and has passed the tests to acquire a licence, it's something to be proud of, and I for one would not be sniggering at anyone wearing a set of wings that has been earned, I'd respect their effort and achievement. But if someone was wearing a set of wings that hasn't been earned, and they were just trying to impress - well, there's a name for that character deficiency. 2 3
skippydiesel Posted October 3 Posted October 3 As I say - each to their own. Professional pilots, who wear military/civilian uniforms, with their wings, etc displayed - all good. Goes with the territory. As a private/recreational pilot, I am proud of my flying achievements - don't need to display wings, any more than my truck & sundry other operators license - would look very odd indeed, on my everyday cloths and I would feel like a poser. You won't & don't need to agree with me but I bet there are many others with a similar opinion/feeling - it's a cultural thing. 1
rgmwa Posted October 3 Posted October 3 25 minutes ago, skippydiesel said: Professional pilots, who wear military/civilian uniforms, with their wings, etc displayed - all good. Goes with the territory. As a private/recreational pilot, I am proud of my flying achievements - don't need to display wings, any more than my truck & sundry other operators license - would look very odd indeed, on my everyday cloths and I would feel like a poser. You won't & don't need to agree with me ..... I do agree. I wouldn't wear wings either, even if I had them. But that's not what the original post was about. 1 1
facthunter Posted October 3 Posted October 3 Yes it went straight off topic. A bit more self discipline, folks. Nev 1
pmccarthy Posted October 3 Posted October 3 Maybe an award of wings to put on your mantelpiece might be better. The club shows its respect for your achievement without tempting you to embarrass yourself. 1
spacesailor Posted October 3 Posted October 3 (edited) I have always worn my " Air Training Corps " badge with pride . It has an 'eagle ' with 'wings' in it Didn't get far through. " Medically unfit. " . spacesailor Edited October 3 by spacesailor 4
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