Gear July 2016

Made from actual retired aircraft fuselage, not stamped metal, PlaneTags (start at $19.95) allow you to hold a piece of aviation history in your hands. Upping the cool factor, each limited-edition, one-of-a-kind tag bears the color, thickness, and wear and tear from the portion of the fuselage from which it was cut, making it rare to create two identical PlaneTags. These imperfections aren't product flaws, but part of the beauty of each tag. PlaneTags include the Airbus 320, B-17 Nine-O-Nine, B-25, Boeing 767 and 747, DC-9, DC-6, DC-4 and DC-3, and HU-16 Albatross. • motoart.com

When you find yourself in remote locations or urgent situations, the small and lightweight START PAC® ONE™ ($2,495) can be a life-saver. Weighing seven pounds, the 28V jump starter is designed for all piston and small to medium turbine engines, as well as aircraft with over-voltage protection sensitivity. For easy storage and transportation, the START PAC ONE comes with a ballistic nylon carrying case, and includes a battery charger and charging bag. • aircraftspruce.com

Wearing sunglasses with a headset can be a painful proposition, with the pressure of headgear digging into our temples. Enter Flying Eyes Sunglasses (starts at $96), revolutionary eyewear with multiple, interchangeable sides that are supremely comfortable---simply swap out the standard temples with the soft, thin, non-elastic strap when you need to wear a headset (or helmet). Originally designed for pilots, the sunglasses create a better seal between the headset and your head, meaning no noise leaks. All lenses in the line use polycarbonate, with a medium-density, neutral gray tint that combats glare on bright, hazy days, while allowing you to see clearly in the cockpit. Multiple lens options are available, from non-prescription bifocals to gradient tints to prescription lenses, and in a variety of cool styles (the Hawks are pictured here). • flyingeyesoptics.com

Specifically designed for the cockpit, the TOCSIN 3Cockpit Monitor ($169.95) is a single-gas detector that alerts pilots to dangerous levels of carbon monoxide in the cabin. Combining rugged design and reliability with advanced sensor resolution, the backlit screen displays ambient CO levels in parts per million up to 500 ppm. The monitor can be set to one of three alarm modes---flashing lights, vibration and a 90 dB Piezo horn---and alarm points are customizable. The TOCSIN 3 lasts for about two years, and is replaceable by the factory. A CR2 battery is included. • sportys.com/pilotshop