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When the search for a pair of sun­glasses that fit comfortably under a noise-canceling headset proved fruitless, Dean Siracusa, the founder of Flying Eyes, decided to take matters into his own hands. He developed a pair of sunglasses with convertible temples, which allowed the pilot to remove the hard temples and replace them with a […]

If you’re growing tired of notoriously unreliable vacuum-driven and gyroscopic instruments, here’s a new option that will easily slot right into your panel. Garmin has obtained FAA approval for its G5 electronic flight display, originally developed for the Experimental market, through an STC covering 562 Part 23-certified aircraft models. The 3.5-inch unit is approved for […]

Washing an airplane, particularly a larger one such as a turboprop or jet, is a time-consuming endeavor that can require a lot of elbow grease. CR Spotless aims to reduce some of that labor by ionizing the water sprayed onto the airplane, eliminating the need for wiping the surfaces dry. The system connects quickly to […]

Luxury watchmaker Bell & Ross launched a new watch in its BR-X1 aviation collection. HyperSteller is designed to function within the boundaries of the atmosphere — and beyond. Mechanical watches such as HyperStellar have been found to be more reliable in outerspace than those with electronic motor systems. The watch shows the date, hours, minutes and seconds, […]

If you are ever flying over terrain that is not near populated areas, DeLorme’s inReach Explorer is a piece of equipment that has the potential to save your life. This portable unit is connected to the Iridium satellite network, which means you can connect with emergency personnel, friends and family wherever you are in the […]

Share surround video on the fly with this rugged little camera that shoots immersive, 360-degree video with a single lens — no stitching required. Combining technology with practicality, the 360fly is shockproof, waterproof, dustproof, and equipped with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Mount the 360fly, effortlessly capture every angle of your flight, and share ­directly to social […]

Hartzell’s composite propeller technology brings lightweight, efficient props to a growing number of airplanes. Versions of the propellers are available on light taildraggers such as the Aviat Husky with a two-blade configuration; high-performance aerobatic airplanes such as the Extra 300 with three blades; and heavy turboprops such as the Dornier Do328, which has six blades […]

If you are looking for a kneeboard that holds a tablet, here’s a new offering from Flight ­Outfitters. This is the first kneeboard we’ve found that allows for an iPad to be mounted while still attached to a protective case. The mounting plate rotates to provide the perfect position. A side pocket, which fits an […]

David Clark DC-One X

If you fly with an iPad, there is a good chance you do it with ForeFlight leading the way. It’s hard to find an app in any industry that dominates the way ForeFlight Mobile does because it just works. It has to because flying is serious business, and a lame product would have been laughed […]