Abstract: A protective flight suit is provided including a flexible inflatable suit constructed from a heat and flame resistant material. The inflatable suit has a plurality of discrete inflatable portions including a body portion, a pair of leg portions, and a hood portion. A carbon dioxide canister is mounted on the suit with a release mechanism coupled thereto. The canister is adapted to dispense carbon dioxide gas from an outlet thereof upon the actuation of the release mechanism. Next provided is a plurality of carbon dioxide tubes each coupled between the outlet of the carbon dioxide canister and the respective portion of the suit for inflating the same upon the actuation of the release mechanism associated with the carbon dioxide canister.