Gear

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 […]

Levil Aviation’s Broadcasting Outer Module (BOM) resembles a tiny radar pod when installed beneath the wing of an aircraft. The BOM wirelessly transmits a variety of flight information to the cockpit for use by iOS and Android tablets and other devices. The pod contains a WAAS GPS sensor for aircraft position information, an AHRS for […]

With so many flight bags on the market, why would there be a need for a new design? Apparently, Flight Outfitters saw the demand and sought to meet it with the Centerline backpack. The bag has a simple, clean design that includes a slew of pilot-friendly features. On one side is a slot for a […]

This is a milestone year for Hamilton Watch. The Swiss company marks 100 years since it became the official timekeeper of the U.S. airmail flights between Washington, Philadelphia and New York City. To mark the occasion, Hamilton has created a special timepiece that represents the watchmaker’s long and storied history in aviation — the Hamilton 2018 limited-edition […]

Designed with aviators firmly in mind, Alpina’s Startimer Pilot Automatic wristwatch offers a simple, elegant package that also serves to recognize a famous pilot. The analog-style watch includes hour, minute and second hands and a date window at the 3 o’clock position. The dark-blue dial includes applied silver indexes and white luminous indexes. The automatic movement […]

You’re no doubt familiar with IFR training goggles, aka foggles, view-limiting devices that simulate flight in IMC. Sporty’s has introduced a new take on that idea with its VFR training goggles. Rather than blocking the view outside the airplane, Sporty’s VFR goggles were invented by a Sporty’s Academy flight instructor to keep primary students’ eyes […]

Hypoxia takes hold when the oxygen level in a person’s arterial blood-flow to the brain is too low. Without enough O2, pilots can experience tingling in their extremities, tunnel vision and an ever-worsening ability to safely control the airplane. Oxygen deprivation is difficult to self-diagnose because symptoms, masked by a sense of euphoria, appear gradually. […]

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 […]