Gear

The Zulu 3 active noise-reduction headset from Lightspeed is hard to beat, with exceptional sound quality and extra features, such as Bluetooth, cellphone interface and auto-shutoff, plus supreme comfort, all for a price of some lesser headsets. The durability of the Zulu 3 sets its apart as well. It features a stainless-steel headband and Kevlar […]

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. […]

1) RDQ Mach 1 (9/10) I’m going to get crucified for having this as my number one over the High Voltage TBS Unify Normal or Race editions, but it’s just a preference. I think they both put out very comparable video quality and would even pair well together in larger race heats. I would even […]

Garmin‘s new VIRB 360 action camera is sure to be a hit with everyone from pilots to thrill seekers when it is released next month. Billed as a “compact, rugged and fully spherical 360-degree camera,” the VIRB 360 records high quality video at 5.7K/30fps, while providing action junkies and outdoor photography enthusiasts the extremely convenient […]

One of the most important assets you have as a pilot is your vision. Without good eyesight, you simply can’t fly. A website was launched recently to provide free information about some flying-specific considerations for your eyes. EyesThatFly.com gives tips on how best to protect your eyes in the cockpit and how to optimize your […]

Breitling Aerospace Evo Cirrus Aircraft Watch 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 base of […]

Lightspeed’s family grew a little bigger this week with the company’s release of the Zulu 3 automatic noise reduction headset, designed to build on the success of the earlier Zulu and Zulu 2 products. While incorporating enhancements that boost comfort and durability, the Lightspeed Zulu 3 retains the sleek, high-tech look of its predecessors and […]

Action cameras, such as Garmin’s Virb Ultra 30, are all the rage today, when flight plans often include recording some of the in-flight action. Garmin hopes a new bundle of accessories specially designed for aviators will make shooting stunning HD footage easier than with earlier-generation cameras. The aviation package includes a stereo headset audio cable […]

It is of particular importance for airplane mechanics to know where their tools are, not only because they are expensive, but also because a lost tool or other component can become a major flight hazard. Grypmat is a sticky mat that holds tools, screws, nuts and bolts in place so that you always know where […]