“If a man is in need of rescue, an airplane can come in and throw flowers on him, and that's just about all. But a direct lift aircraft could come in and save his life.” 

~Igor Sikorsky

Hover Lover Helicopter Decal from the world's finest collection of historically accurate, all-weather, waterproof, military aviation decals, vintage airline logos, squadron decals, morale decals, airplane stickers and military aircraft markings. Presenting the Sierra Hotel Aeronautics Pilot Shop & Flight Gear, Aviation Collectables and Aviation Decal Collection. 

 Mach 0.2+ Diamond Decal  

DECAL 5 1/2 INCHES WIDE

"I am the Pilot Your Mother Warned You About" decal from the Sierra Hotel Aeronautics Pilot Shop & Flight Gear, Aviation Collectables and Aviation Decal Collection. 

Panic Button Decal

DECAL 3 3/4 INCHES

The Board of Inquiry determined that the F-14's departure from controlled flight was induced by the disruption of air flow into the starboard engine.This disruption stalled the engine, which produced enough yaw rate to induce a spin Which was unrecoverable. There was no way the pilot could see or avoid the jetwash.

The pilot's record was cleared, and was restored to flight status without further delay.

If I was Flying Goose Would Still Be Alive Decal from the world's finest collection of historically accurate, all-weather, waterproof, military aviation decals, vintage airline logos, squadron decals, morale decals, airplane stickers and military aircraft markings. Presenting the Sierra Hotel Aeronautics Pilot Shop & Flight Gear, Aviation Collectables and Aviation Decal Collection. 

Because I was Inverted Decal 

DECAL 3.5 INCHES HIGH

The Israeli Air Force (זְרוֹעַ הָאֲוִיר וְהֶחָלָל) operates as the aerial warfare branch of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). With little more than a handful of commandeered or donated obsolete surplus military aircraft, the IAF was founded on May 28th, 1948,  immediately after the Israeli Declaration of Independence when the armies of Egypt, Trans-Jordan, Iraq, and Syria launched a combined attack on the state of Israel.

The Israeli Air Force decal from the Sierra Hotel Aeronautics Pilot Shop & Flight Gear, Aviation Collectables and Aviation Decal Collection. 

Also Available: The Israeli Air Force Roundel Decal

DECAL 4 INCHES HIGH

The Israeli Air Force (זְרוֹעַ הָאֲוִיר וְהֶחָלָל) operates as the aerial warfare branch of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). With little more than a handful of commandeered or donated obsolete surplus military aircraft, the IAF was founded on May 28th, 1948,  immediately after the Israeli Declaration of Independence when the armies of Egypt, Trans-Jordan, Iraq, and Syria launched a combined attack on the state of Israel.

Israeli Air Force Decal

Almost every commercial jet operating manual has one--a single page with the matter-of-fact title, "Jet Blast Data." On this page is a diagram of the aircraft's jet blast "damage profile," as measured from the tail and with engines at low RPM settings (usually 35 to 40 percent N1). This profile extends in line from the outboard wing-mounted engines to more than 200 feet behind some larger aircraft. Within this area, jet engines can generate hurricane-level exhaust forces approaching 100 knots.

The potentially dire results? Before a crew can say "powerback," jet engine blast can up-root trees, flatten building structures, shatter windows, lift and propel heavy objects, weathercock braked airplanes, blow over lift trucks, shift unbraked baggage carts, and create other havoc on airport ramps, taxiways, and runways.

Although the diagrams don't say so, jet blast can also injure or kill crew and passengers who happen to cross its path.

The fact that few serious jet blast incidents and accidents occur during millions of ground operations annually is a tribute to the training and professionalism of air carrier flight and ground crews, and to the continual care they exercise in ground operations. When we looked at ASRS data, we found that ground jet blast incidents (fifty-one reports) represented only a tiny fraction of the total incidents reported. Yet even this small number of jet blast reports contained some surprises:

 Almost half of the jet blast incidents reported to ASRS occurred on taxiways, in run-up areas, and adjacent to or on runways--all relatively uncongested airport areas. The other half occurred on ramps, where many more such incidents might be expected because of close aircraft parking and tight maneuvering conditions;

Incidents of jet blast damage that occurred on ramps were invariably associated with sharp turns of the aircraft during an engines-on pushback, powerback, taxi-out, or taxi into a gate. Use of a tug or tractor did not prevent such incidents if the aircraft was turned sharply during the pushback or taxi-in maneuver;

Eighty-five percent of the damage inflicted by jet blast was to the wings, props, flaps, and rudders of other aircraft, especially to light aircraft weighing five-thousand pounds or less. Eleven percent of the damage incidents involved building structures, objects, or vehicles. Injuries to people accounted for four percent of the jet blast damage total.

The Jet Blast T-shirt from the world's finest collection of Flight Jackets, Aviator Sunglasses, Vintage Aviation T-shirts, Aviator Watches, and historically accurate, all-weather, waterproof, military aviation decals, airline logos, squadron decals, morale decals, airplane stickers and military aircraft markings. Presenting the Sierra Hotel Aeronautics Pilot Shop, Aviation Collectables and Pilot Supply Co.. 

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Jet Fuel Only Decal from the world's finest collection of all-weather, military aviation decals, vintage airline logos, squadron decals and military aircraft markings. Welcome to the Sierra Hotel Aeronautics Pilot Shop and Aviation Decal Collection. 

No Step Decal

DECAL 4 INCHES WIDE

Jet Intake Decal aircraft marking from the world's finest collection of historically accurate, all-weather, waterproof, military aviation decals, vintage airline logos, squadron decals, morale decals, airplane stickers and military aircraft markings. Presenting the Sierra Hotel Aeronautics Pilot Shop & Flight Gear, Aviation Collectables and Aviation Decal Collection. 

Jet Fuel Only Decal 

The Jolly Rogers Crew Cap. " Fear the Bones" This one of a kind Jolly Rogers Squadron F-14 Tomcat aviation baseball cap sports the famed Skull and Crossbone markings - 6 Panels, high quality 100% cotton - Sandwich Brim - Velcro Adjustor - Fully embroidered with historically accurate aircraft markings and squadron colors - Limited Production - Designed by Sierra Hotel Aeronautics.

 The first incarnation of the Jolly Roger was established on January 1st, 1943 at NAS Norfolk, as VF-17, flying the F4U Corsair. Inspired by the Corsair name being derived from the French Privateers, better known as Pirates. VF-17's commanding officer Tommy Blackburn selected the  Jolly Roger's stark white skull placed against a sinister black background as the squadron's insignia. Sporting the fearsome bone markings, VF-17 became known as the highest-scoring Navy squadron of World War II.

On 1 May 1944, the first VF-84, "Wolf Gang" was formed around a nucleus of veterans of VF-17 (the original "Jolly Rogers"). VF-84 took part in the invasion of Iwo Jima; raids on Tokyo, and other targets located on the Japanese mainland; the discovery and sinking of battleship Yamamoto; and support of the invasion of Okinawa.  

On 11 May 1945, while off Okinawa, two Japanese kamikazes struck the USS Bunker Hill carrier in quick succession. A bomb carried by kamikaze aircraft penetrated down to the pilots' ready room. 22 members of VF-84 lost their lives on that day. Both the carrier (then flagship) and its air group were knocked out for the remainder of the war. The squadron was disestablished on 8 October 1945

By wars end, the pilots of VF-84 were credited with 92 shootdowns for a loss of 4 Corsairs in air-to-air combat, with a kill ratio of 48:1. 

The second VF-84,  known as the Vagabonds, was established on July 1, 1955, at NAS Oceana flying the FJ-3 Fury. VF-84's commanding officer, formerly with VF-61, requested to change his squadron's name and insignia to that of the Jolly Rogers. His request was approved on April 1, 1960. The squadron then was reassigned to Carrier Air Wing 7 and transitioned to the F8U-2 Crusader in 1959. VF-84 continued to fly the F-8C Crusaders for several years prior to being introduced to the F-4B, J and N in 1964, until ultimatly transitioning to the F-14 Tomcat in early 1976.

VF-103 adopted the Jolly Roger after VF-84 was disestablished on October 1, 1995 , all the Sluggers aircraft were repainted with ominous all-black tails and black bands with gold chevrons painted on the side of the forward fuselage.

After a last deployment ”Last time baby” on John F. Kennedy with Carrier Air Wing Seventeen and returning to NAS Oceana in December 2004, VF-103 gave up their F-14B Tomcats and began transition to the F/A-18F Super Hornet and transfer to Carrier Air Wing Seven. The squadron was officially re-designated as VFA-103.

The Jolly Rogers continue a long-standing tradition of “passing the bones” to the new members of the squadron (FNGs). The skull-and-crossbones encased in glass, known simply as “Ernie” is the remains of Ensign Jack Ernie of VF-17. During a fierce battle over Okinawa, Ensign Jack Ernie was attempting to disengage from a fight due to loss of oil pressure. He was jumped by two Japanese Zeros and fought valiantly, even managing to splash one with his crippled Corsair, but was shortly overcome by the second Zero. As his F-4U Corsair plunged towards the sea, Ensign Ernie managed to make one last transmission: “Skipper, I can’t get out, remember me with Jolly Rogers.” 

The Jolly Rogers Squadron Crew Cap from the world's finest collection of Flight Jackets, Aviation Baseball Caps, Aviator Sunglasses, Vintage Aviation T-shirts, Aviator Watches, All Weather Aviation Decals, Squadron Decals and Military Aircraft Markings. Presenting the Sierra Hotel Aeronautics Pilot Shop and Pilot Supply Co.

VF84 Jolly Rogers Decal 

DePol Exclusive LSO Chronograph with Landing Signal Officer color coded timing ring

SPECS:

• 42mm 2 piece 316L Stainless steel case
• Domed Sapphire crystal
• 100M water-resistant
• Waterproof leather strap
• Swiss quartz movement by Ronda
• DePol exclusive small or large TAILHOOK second hand, or regular red second hand.

DECAL 4 INCHES HIGH

The Mach 0.2 Diamond Decal in recognition the select few pilots who have exceeded the speed of Mach 0.2+ high in the lower troposphere. This patch version first appeared as a patch for crews of the Beal AFB Aeroclub. The design was based on the original Mach 3+ patch worn only by those who have exceeded 3 times the speed of sound.., none other than SR-71 Blackbird crews.  

There was a demon that lived in the air. They said whoever challenged him would die. Their controls would freeze up, their planes would buffet wildly, and they would disintegrate. The demon lived at Mach 0.2 on the meter, one hundred and forty-eight miles an hour, where the air could no longer move out of the way. He lived behind a barrier through which they said no man could ever pass...

Mach 0.2 General Aviation Decal from the world's finest collection of historically accurate, all-weather, waterproof, military aviation decals, vintage airline logos, squadron decals, morale decals, airplane stickers and military aircraft markings. Presenting the Sierra Hotel Aeronautics Pilot Shop & Flight Gear, Aviation Collectables and Aviation Decal Collection. 

Mach 3+ Diamond Decal 

Mach 0.2 Diamond Helicopter Flight Jacket / Helmet Bag Velcro Patch from Sierra Hotel Aeronautics Flight Gear Collection

There was a demon that lived in the air. They said whoever challenged him would die. Their controls would freeze up, their helicopters would buffet wildly, and they would disintegrate. The demon lived at Mach 0.2 on the meter, one hundred and forty-eight miles an hour, where the air could no longer move out of the way. He lived behind a barrier through which they said no man could ever pass...

We wanted to recognize those helicopter pilots who push the advancing blades as far as they can go...chasing that subsonic demon wherever they fly. We present the words first and only Mach 0.2+ Helicopter Diamond patch! The design was based on the original Mach 3+ patch worn only by those who have exceeded 3 times the speed of sound... none other than SR-71 Blackbird crews.

The Mach 0.2 Helicopter Patch from the world's finest collection of Flight Jackets, Aviator Sunglasses, Vintage Aviation T-shirts, Aviator Watches, Flight Suit Patches and historically accurate, all-weather, waterproof, military aviation decals, airline logos, squadron decals, morale decals, airplane stickers and military aircraft markings. Presenting the Sierra Hotel Aeronautics Pilot Shop & Flight Gear, Aviation Collectables and Aviation Decal Collection. 

Mach 0.2 Helicopter Decal Available Here:

 The Mach 0.2 Diamond patch in recognition the select few pilots who have exceeded the speed of Mach 0.2+ high in the lower troposphere. This patch version first appeared as a patch for crews of the Beal AFB Aeroclub. The design was based on the original Mach 3+ patch worn only by those who have exceeded 3 times the speed of sound.., none other than SR-71 Blackbird crews.  

There was a demon that lived in the air. They said whoever challenged him would die. Their controls would freeze up, their planes would buffet wildly, and they would disintegrate. The demon lived at Mach 0.2 on the meter, one hundred and forty-eight miles an hour, where the air could no longer move out of the way. He lived behind a barrier through which they said no man could ever pass...

from the world's finest collection of Flight Jackets, Aviator Sunglasses, Vintage Aviation T-shirts, Aviator Watches, Flight Suit Patches and historically accurate, all-weather, waterproof, military aviation decals, airline logos, squadron decals, morale decals, airplane stickers and military aircraft markings. Presenting the Sierra Hotel Aeronautics Pilot Shop. Aviation Collectables and Aviation Decal Collection. 

Decal Mach 0.2 Diamond Available Here:

There was a demon that lived in the air. They said whoever challenged him would die. Their controls would freeze up, their helicopters would buffet wildly, and they would disintegrate. The demon lived at Mach 0.2 on the meter, one hundred and forty-eight miles an hour, where the air could no longer move out of the way. He lived behind a barrier through which they said no man could ever pass...

Were you misled by shows like Airwolf and the compound X2 that promised supersonic helicopters? Did you dream of one day exceeding the speed of sound...only to be left with vortex rings and power lines?

We wanted to recognize those helicopter pilots who push the advancing blades as far as they can go...chasing that subsonic demon wherever they fly. We present the words first and only Mach 0.2+ Helicopter Diamond Decal! The design was based on the original Mach 3+ patch worn only by those who have exceeded 3 times the speed of sound... none other than SR-71 Blackbird crews.

The Mach 0.2 Helicopter Decal from the world's finest collection of historically accurate, all-weather, waterproof, military aviation decals, vintage airline logos, squadron decals, morale decals, airplane stickers and military aircraft markings. Presenting the Sierra Hotel Aeronautics Pilot Shop, Aviation Collectables and Aviation Decal Collection. Collection.  

Mach 3+ Decal 

Decal - 4 inches high

The original Mach 3+ diamond worn by those who have exceeded 3 times the speed of sound in the only aircraft capable of doing so... none other than the SR-71 Blackbird.

December 22nd, 1964, Lockheed's Skunk Works, and the brainchild of Kelly Johnson, the ultra-secret Strategic Reconnaissance SR-71, first took to the skies! She was designed with a minimal radar cross section, loaded with electronic countermeasures, and a deep blue/black paint to increase her internal heat emission and act as nighttime camouflage. The stealthy sleek air breather came to be known by her nickname...the Blackbird!

From the world's finest collection of historically accurate, all-weather, waterproof, military aviation decals, vintage airline logos, squadron decals, morale decals, airplane stickers and military aircraft markings. Presenting the Sierra Hotel Aeronautics Pilot Shop, Aviation Collectables and Aviation Decal Collection.