Earlier this week we shared the heroic history of the well-known Tuskegee Airmen who fought during WW2 and how their stories came to be immortalized into box office movies like “Red Tails” in 2012. Rounding out the final week of February and the last day of Black History Month, is a lesser-known story of America’s first black paratroopers known as the “Triple Nickles”.    The all-black 555th Parachute Infantry Battalion had their day as people and news stations came together in salute to the 79-year legacy of the “Triple Nickles” paratroopers at the American Air Power Museum (AAM), l ..read more

As February continues and we carry on with the celebration of Black History Month, we at Cockpit USA are looking back in history at pioneering black pilots who inspire us to this day. The bravery of those willing to fight for their country throughout the harshest times while facing prejudice is what we at Cockpit USA find most inspiring.    This month we salute the Tuskegee Airmen and how their accomplishments, not only in the skies but also breaking through racial barriers of the time,  has shaped what it means to be a black American pilot today. The Tuskegee Airmen are most re ..read more

Whether you’re "custom made, custom paid or just custom fitted” - the joint force of  Mike Bogard  & Cockpit USA will have you "rollin’ out" in style.    Featured here on Music Icon, Ludracris , The Greenburgh Shearling was created with confidence and sophistication in mind. Using our Tomahawk jacket and the military AN-J-4 sheepskin as inspiration, we created this style specifically to meet the needs of the highly respected stylings of Mike B.   This jacket is made of short hair finish black shearling with calfskin trim and pockets. The back draws from the militar ..read more

Aged for a well-worn vintage look, we're pleased to introduce to you the Battleworn A-2.  For our new pre-aged horsehide A-2, we started with the classic style we use for our WWII government issue type A-2 horsehide flight jacket in dark brown mahogany. Knowing that thousands of these jackets were manufactured till 1943 and some are still in use, we wanted to recreate what one of these jackets might look like after 80 years of wear and tear. The Battleworn™ A-2 is crafted from full grain horsehide, with many of the original traits of a jacket issued back the ..read more

Cockpit USA was created with a mission in mind to commemorate history and that mission has since created its own history! A loyal costumer, Renato Quartesan, recently reached out and reminded us how much history Cockpit USA shares with you, our customers.       Renato sent in a photo of his own Cockpit USA jacket collection. His first jacket dates back to the 90s under Avirex, Cockpit USA’s previous label. The first jacket was the Antique Lambskin A-2 which we still offer and is one of our staple WWII-inspired jackets. The jacket is truly timeless and practical with two fro ..read more

Most of our Off Duty features are about pilots who share incredible stories about what they do on a day-to-day basis and what they see in the not-so regular job field. This story was different. We came across an Instagram post about two generations of pilots who share a passion for flight and airplanes.   Join us in a short Off Duty Q & A with Pilot Johnathan Myers as he shares his story about honoring his grandfather, a US Veteran bombardier- a bomber crew member in the US Army Air Corps (1941 - 1945) , by wearing his own Cockpit USA B-3 Bomber Jacket.  Cockpit USA: How did y ..read more

Video games are becoming a high-style hub for menswear. The highly celebrated sci-fi horror video game, STALKER - Shadow Of The Zone, is being transformed into a modern live-action film, scheduled to be released later this year. We just can’t wait to see our new Cockpit USA Shadow G-1 Jacket featured in the film! Earlier this year, we were contacted by the film’s Lead Producer, Joshua Gray, to create a unique piece for the short film. We worked closely with Gray on re-creating our classic G-1 Flight Jacket into a rugged piece of armor for his character, OJ. Watch the trailer for STAL ..read more

Crafted of soft, light-weight sueded lambskin leather, The T.R. Suede hunting jacket feels like a worn-in favorite right from the start. This style is inspired by the enduring characteristics of the jacket worn by twenty-sixth President of The United States, Theodore Roosevelt,  our country's first conservationist.  This jacket is equipped with a notch collar, two front flap pockets with button closure and a bi-swing back for shoulder mobility.  The T.R. Suede jacket also features a unique self-leather hunting patch located on the front right shoulder for ext ..read more

The Stealth Top Gun Varsity is the newest addition to our Varsity and Movie Hero Collections. Combining the best elements of heritage and sportswear into one, this jacket has all the classic features of a varsity style that we love: a Melton wool body, full grain leather sleeves, and striped knit cuffs and waist band. This special collector’s jacket also features patches from the original Stealth Top Bomber Jacket, offering the classic feel of traditional varsity style with a Top Gun twist.  Featured here on former USAF Thunderbird #2 Pilot and USAF Weapons ..read more

The ghastly ordeal of holiday shopping has arrived! We know just how incredibly difficult it can be to find the perfect gift!  This year's Holiday Gift Guide is loaded with leather gloves, vintage goggles and (of course) incredible jackets, and more - available in a range of sizes and prices. With our selection of proudly made in USA products, you're sure to find a unique piece of history and/ or something special for your aviation enthusiast. Shop our Holiday Gift Guide here !  Happy Holidays from all of us at Cockpit USA!  ..read more