The article showcases new products for pilots and aviation enthusiasts, including personalized decorative items like custom airplane tail signs and aviation-themed doormats.
Pilot-specific accessories featured include a rotating kneeboard designed to securely hold and position 9.7-inch iPads during flights.
Essential wearable gear includes a multi-tool paracord survival bracelet packed with 16 emergency functions, and non-polarized Randolph Aviator Sunglasses specifically designed for pilots with headset-friendly temples.
Click through the photo gallery below to learn about new products and gear for pilots and aviation enthusiasts. The items featured all appeared in the March 2019 issue of Plane & Pilot, subscribe today to learn about more new products.
These new custom airplane tail signs from Sportyâs Pilot Shop can help flyers enjoy the memory and aesthetic of their airplane even while indoors. Each 1.33 x 2.5 foot tail sign is personalized with the buyerâs specific airplane N-number as well as their airplaneâs paint scheme. It is slightly curved to replicate the natural shape of the body of an aircraft and features 25 hand-punched rivets along with a punched perimeter for an additional detailed effect.
Each sign is priced at $209.95 and takes three weeks to be completed once a buyer has signed off on the design.This hand-made door mat is a great conversation starter for aviation enthusiasts or travelers who are frequently on the go. Measuring 18 x 30 inches, the mat is made of coconut fiber and provides a fun way to keep your house clean.
The mat is priced at $35. In addition to the arrivals and departures theme, the doormat can be customized with other graphics, if desired.This rotating kneeboard provides a comfortable and reliable method of securing your iPad in-flight. Made of leatherlike material, the kneeboard features a wide hook-and-loop strap that easily attaches to your leg and keeps the iPad positioned stably. The kneeboard can rotate 360 degrees and also features an easel so the iPad can be tilted up or down as needed. A top cover protects the iPad when itâs not in use, while the power port remains accessible for easy charging. An elastic loop on the side of the kneeboard can hold a pen or stylus.
The kneeboard can accommodate 9.7-inch devices.This survival product takes your typical emergency toolkit and turns it into a wearable bracelet thatâs ideal for ditchings, fires or other circumstances when you may not have the luxury of grabbing your toolkit from your airplane. The bracelet features 16 different tools that can serve a variety of functions in the case of an emergency situation. They include a 550-pound-rated paracord that features seven internal strands, as well as a firestarter, a liquid-filled, luminous compass with a protective cover, a whistle with a removable cover and a ceramic knife. Also included are a fishing line, a signal mirror, eagle claw hooks, safety pins, surgical tubing and more.
Each bracelet is made to slide over the wrist bone and fit relatively snuggly to make sure it stays on in the case of an emergency. In order to ensure a proper fit, it is highly recommended that buyers carefully measure their wrist using the provided measuring instructions prior to placing an order.Pilots searching for a classic pair of sunglasses that will both protect their eyes and allow them to still see their instrument panel can find a good product in the Aviator Sunglasses from Randolph. These glasses provide 100 percent UVA/UVB protection in a pair of frames that are both impact and scratch resistant. The clean-cut shape of the frame is combined with a number of features that make these glasses very pilot-friendly. In addition to being non-polarized, the glasses also have unique bayonet temples that allow them to easily and comfortably slide underneath a headset.
The glasses are available in a number of different colors, including light green, blue sky, bronze, gray, green and orange. Frames also come in different options, such as 23K gold, bright chrome or gunmetal, among others. Available in three sizesâ52, 55 and 58 mmâthese glasses are made mostly by hand in a process that includes more than 200 steps. Each pair is accompanied by a leather case and a cleaning cloth pouch.
The glasses are priced at $219.
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