The Southwest Michigan Aviator Tropical Shirt

Lake Michigan off the wing, the Detroit Bravo up ahead.

Southwest Michigan flying has its own rhythm. The big lake glinting off to the west, a patchwork of farms and orchards below, Kalamazoo and Battle Creek sliding by, and Grand Rapids approach checking you in. Head east far enough and the Detroit Bravo starts stacking up on the chart. Every Michigan pilot knows the feeling of a clear October morning over that country.

We built this shirt for the aviators who call it home. The real VFR sectional chart of southern Michigan is set into a stealthy brown tropical print with palms. The front covers Kalamazoo, Battle Creek and Grand Rapids. The back runs across to the Detroit Bravo and up toward Saginaw Bay. From across the hangar it's a relaxed palm print. Up close, pilots based at KAZO, KGRR, KBTL, KPTK, KARB and everywhere in between go looking for their own runway.

Why Michigan pilots reach for it

• Two sides of the state on one shirt: west Michigan on the front, the Detroit side on the back.
• Ultra lightweight and breathable for humid Michigan summer days on the ramp.
• Wrinkle resistant wash and wear. Pull it out of the flight bag and go.
• Gets softer and more comfortable every time you wash and wear it.
• Relaxed camp collar and an easy, generous cut.

Buying it as a gift?

If your pilot learned to fly at a Michigan field, trained with the Western Michigan University aviation crowd in Battle Creek, or never misses a summer fly-in pancake breakfast, this one is personal. It's their home airspace, and they'll spot it the second they unfold it.

Made just for you

Each shirt is sewn to order. The cut is roomy, so please check the size chart before choosing a size.

Designed by pilots right here in Michigan. Blue side up.