FLYING Staff

At the close of each year, the editors of Flying convene to consider the positive attributes of the best aviation products to emerge in the preceding 12 months. Our annual Editors’ Choice Awards are as much about honoring the innovative ideas behind exceptional new products as celebrating the hard work of the people in aviation […]

The Air Boss is one of several pilot-specific shoes introduced by Lift Aviation, a subsidiary of EVS Sports, which has been developing safety equipment for athletes for the past 30 years. Patent-pending heel sliders and a dedicated traction system provide support and improved grip while the feet are resting on the rudder pedals. The sturdy […]

Breitling’s limited-edition Avenger Hurricane Military screams of the resilience demanded by the armed forces. The watch features an imposing case made of Breitlight — a proprietary material Breitling claims is lighter yet stronger than steel and titanium. Water resistant to 330 feet, the watch also offers lateral protection, scratch resistance, oversize buttons and a nonslip […]

Pilot sunglasses cut glare and protect from extreme exposure to solar radiation, but they’ve also become a fashion statement. Randolph Engineering‘s Aviator line provides both protection and style that pilots rave about. Gradient-tint lenses provide increased protection on the top half of the lens while offering a clearer picture below. The frames come in several […]

We’ve all seen those cool flying ­videos ­captured with a camera installed on the wing. But most only show the pilot’s ­reactions to the outside world. Imagine if you could turn the camera view in any direction in flight and see what the pilot does. For just under $500, Nikon’s ­KeyMission 360 can spin that wing […]

Breitling teamed up with Cirrus Aircraft on a limited-edition aviator’s timepiece. The Aerospace Evo Cirrus Aircraft watch highlights the one component that helped catapult Cirrus into the number one position of light-aircraft manufacturers: the BRS parachute. A parachute symbol adorns the case back as well as the back of the minute hand. In addition, the […]

The idea behind Swiss-made Alphachocks is to provide wheel chocks that can easily be carried inside an airplane for use at remote airports where service is limited. The foldable chocks are made from forged aluminum for strength and lightness. Because they fold flat, they can be stored on the baggage-­compartment floor or even inside a […]

You don’t need to be a regular backcountry flier to get use from Flight Outfitters’ Bush Pilot bag. This rugged soft-shell bag is designed to carry everything you need for a flight, including a sizable space for an overnight stay should unexpected weather conditions or a maintenance event leave you grounded. The bag is made […]

Garmin’s new GDL 52 combines GPS, ADS-B and Sirius XM to provide a full package of data to a portable tablet or smartphone, and even some panel-mounted avionics. The wireless device connects to iPads and smartphones through Garmin’s Pilot app as well as Garmin’s portable GPS systems, such as the aera 660, 795 and 796. […]

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