Gear For Pilots And Aviation Enthusiasts, June 2019
New gear and products for pilots and aviation enthusiasts.
Blue Angels Cologne
This fragrant cologne from the Blue Angels demonstration team allows aviation buffs to stay fresh while also celebrating one of the most venerable aerobatic teams in U.S. aviation. The cologne features citrus and aquatic notes and comes in a custom glass spray bottle with the team's classic blue and gold colors as well as a gold-colored emblem featuring the F-18s in formation.
The fragrance comes in a 3.4-ounce bottle and is priced at $49.99.
Learn more at sportys.com.
Flight Outfitters Multi-Tool
This multi-tool made specifically for pilots features six key tools in a compact package, making it easy to transport and access during trips. The product includes needle-nose pliers that launch with the push of a button, enabling single-hand operation, as well as a flat-head screwdriver, a Phillips head screwdriver, a serrated blade, an in-line locking knife and a can opener. The tools are made of stainless steel and deploy from an anodized aluminum handle.
The product comes with a carrying case and is priced at $39.95.
Learn more at flightoutfitters.com.
Coast PX20 Flashlight
The Coast PX20 provides both white and red LEDs to ensure users have the visibility they need in both daytime and nighttime conditions. The red LED makes it easy to read nav materials or checklists in a dark cockpit, while the flashlight's white light bull's-eye spot beam illuminates conditions in the distance. To that end, the 3.5-ounce flashlight produces 315 lumens, creating a light beam that will extend a total of 465 feet. The white or red lights are turned on via the dual buttons located toward one end of the flashlight, while a textured surface makes for convenient gripping on the other side.
The Coast PX20 runs on three triple A batteries, allowing it to produce light for an hour and 15 minutes. The product is both impact and weather resistant, and it has been rated to ANSI/FL1 standards. The product is covered by a lifetime warranty and costs $30.
Learn more at coastportland.com.
SmartAnchor Tie-Down System
This SmartAnchor tie-down system provides a reliable way to secure an airplane on a grass strip or in a backwoods area. The system depends on three large pins and an anchor with a swivel component that allows for both vertical pull and pull at a 45-degree angle. Each anchor is secured by three high-carbon steel spikes measuring a foot in length and â inches in diameter. The tip of the anchor sits just one-inch above the ground, reducing the likelihood of tripping for those maneuvering around it.
The SmartAnchor kit comes with a total of three steel alloy casting anchors, nine spikes, one 16-ounce hammer, three 10-foot-long diamond braid nylon ropes and a black carrying case for the materials. In total, the entire package weighs 8 pounds and is priced at $74.95.
Learn more at mypilotstore.com.
Green Correction Fluid For Logbooks
For pilots using a traditional logbook, this green correction fluid will ensure that any initial recording errors in Tach or Hobbs numbers are easily rectified without marring the logbook page. The product matches traditional Jeppesen logbooks and provides a quick-drying liquid that is in compliance with United States environmental regulations.
The product comes in a ¾-fluid-ounce bottle and provides coverage in a single coat. The product is priced at $5.95.
Learn more at sportys.com.
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