Unlike Where Passengers Sit: Why Cockpit Seats Sometimes Have Sheepskin Covers Did you know that pilot seat cushions are made of sheepskin? While sheepskin seats are very comfortable, comfort isn’t the primary reason for choosing them for long-haul flights. Practicality is more important, and the reasons listed might surprise you. The primary purpose of sheepskin … Continue reading Why was sheepskin chosen as the first choice for pilot seat cushions?