Why do airline pilots always wear short sleeves?

Because we have control over the temperature in the cockpit, so we usually choose to have it at a temperature that is warm enough to wear a short sleeved top. If we get cold we can always put on a jumper. Flight deck of airliner includes powerful air conditioning and heating.



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