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Well now that I have had my Green Spitfire inspired M3W for a few months I am looking toward the months when the San Francisco Bay Area is not so warm. I was hoping to get some ideas on a classic brown leather flying helmet. I am a huge fan of buying quality and letting time tell the tale. I have already selected a barnstormer jacket and would appreciate any experience and ideas on a flyers cap that have worked well from those that have gone before me.
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Welcome, neighbor! We bought a pair from this website and they're awesome! You're welcome to stop-by and take a look: https://sterkowski.com/79-aviator-trapper
2016 M3W, Army Green Matte/Tan Leather, 17k miles
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I can second the Sterkowski recommendation. I have the Shearling Aviator with mask and collar. I have found the cap is usable during the Oregon summer. I'm very satisfied with their product and the customer order was speedy and fit perfectly.
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Learner Plates Off!
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With great foresight I bought mine from a scout jumble sale in the 1960s and kept it as a gag dress up item. It is a genuine 20s or 30s item, and better than anything I have found on sale today!
JCK
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I use a cold war Russian MIG pilot's headset - (thanks for the tip-off ElCid). These are beautifully made and available NOS (new old stock) from eBay, boxed & in different sizes. An added advantage for me is that they have integral headphones that are good at deadening the cacophony of sounds that accompany us. Unfortunately the actual sewn-in earphones are totally incompatible with modern electronics so I use a small pair of Panasonic over-ear headphones under the helmet (linked via bluetooth to my satnav). This setup is comfortable and works well. In-ear headphones would probably be even better but I don't get on with them. Yes, I do have to put up with a bit of ribbing from other M3W drivers - but I know deep down that they're just jealous! MIG Pilot Helmet on eBay
Andy
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Very pleased with this one although a tad warm for summer use even in the UK. Had it for over a year now. UK source is same firm that supply Irvin sheepskin flying jackets - had mine for over 30 years - still like new.  With these to match  End result 
Richard
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1966 Land Rover S2a 88
2024 Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450
1945 Guzzi Airone
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Hi 1WheelShort, I bought this Helmet , and the Mk8 goggles too.
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Nice one and same supplier 
Richard
2018 Roadster 3.7
1966 Land Rover S2a 88
2024 Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450
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Add the oxygen mask per the Ebay photo and you'll scare both small children and Dr Who fans! 
M3W5sp 2015, MSCC, MTWC, Oxon UK
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I also bought these Gloves
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