Gear

All year long we’ve reviewed, tested, and kept our eyes on the best gear that any pilot could want. From classic aviator sunglasses to the latest in flight training technology, here are our editors’ picks for the flight enthusiast in your life. Scheyden Fixed Gear C-130 Sunglasses Modeled after Scheyden’s Mustang sunglasses, the C-130 uses a […]

Austin, Texas-based Flying Eyes Eyeglasses has achieved certification for two of its eyeglass models, designed specifically to fit under a headset or helmet. The certification was achieved under ANSI/ISEA Z87.1-2015, the same certification required for safety goggles, spectacles, face shields and welding helmets. The certification is established by the International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) and […]

Annapolis, Maryland-based Epic Optix has partnered with Textron Aviation on a $2,000 head-up display for general aviation that runs on aircraft power and mounts to the glareshield. The full-color HUD receives data via Wi-Fi from an Apple iPad or Android tablet running any electronic-flight-bag software, allowing users to view critical flight information without the need […]

The latest version of the popular Stratus portable ADS-B receiver from Sporty’s Pilot Shop and Appareo Systems made its debut at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in July, giving users subscription-free weather capabilities to go along with dual-band ADS-B traffic, GPS data and backup attitude information. Designed from the start to integrate with the ForeFlight Mobile app […]

These days, it’s rare to find a pilot who is not flying with an iPad or other electronic device. Hardly anyone is using paper charts anymore. Electronic flight bags have made life so much easier as there is no more need to swap out outdated instrument charts or worry about grabbing an old sectional. But […]

Aeronautix, a small Missouri-based aviation engineering firm, has created an STC for seven-seat Piper PA-32 and PA-34 models that lets owners remove one seat to take advantage of medical certification reforms under BasicMed. Best of all for aircraft owners, the STC is free. FAA regulations stipulate that aircraft flown by pilots under BasicMed can have […]

Chances are you’ve never seen a handheld navcom radio quite like this. The Yaesu FTA-550 Pro-X radio can transmit and receive on the full aviation-frequency band between 108.000 MHz and 136.975 MHz, with dedicated scanning for comm and nav frequencies from an easy-to-read menu page on its LCD screen. The FTA-550 also includes VOR and […]

Companies have tried for decades to create a viable head up display for the lighter end of general aviation. But until now, nobody has successfully produced a unit that fits the needs of piston and light turbine operators. MyGoFlight first announced its HUD four years ago, and is currently flight-testing the unit in an Avidyne-equipped […]

It’s Amazon Prime Day, with thousands of discounted products available today only. To take advantage of Prime Day, you must be an Amazon Prime member ($12.99 monthly or $119 for the year; Prime Video is $8.99 a month). Prime Day begins on Monday, July 16, at 12 p.m. PST and will last for 36 hours. […]

Personal tracking devices like Garmin’s inReach Mini provide peace of mind not only to the person carrying it, but also to those who depend upon the inReach user. Weighing in at 4.23 ounces, the impact- and water-resistant device makes a perfect addition to any flight bag. Whether on the grid or off, the inReach Mini […]