It is dirty.......and naughty.........and HOT........and sweaty!
I'm not sure what the Pitts is about though, he must use that for low volume mosquito work, he he!
Must be a different world in application flying than I experienced. The only thongs involved were the dime store variety we wore on our feet to let the chemical rash heal on off days.
I imagine all are more careful now, that extra toe is handy sometimes though......
Used to be a REAL tough way to make a buck. The old Stearmans and N3N's would beat you to pieces in a long day......gave this up real early on.........didn't want to die that way!