Gear for Pilots and Aviation Enthusiasts

Gear and products for pilots and aviation enthusiasts.

Airplane Heartbeat T-Shirt
Airplane Heartbeat T-Shirt
Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

  • The article highlights advanced satellite communication and navigation devices such as the SPOT X and Garmin InReach Mini for safety and off-grid connectivity, alongside the Garmin Fenix 5 Plus GPS sportwatch with aviation-relevant features.
  • A variety of personalized aviation-themed merchandise is featured, including clothing (e.g., sectional chart ties, heartbeat T-shirts) and home goods (e.g., custom sectional chart mugs, runway accent rugs).
  • Novelty items like an airplane corkscrew are presented, catering to the lifestyle of aviation enthusiasts.
  • Prist Windshield Cleaner is also reviewed as a specialized product for maintaining aircraft exteriors safely.
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Garmin Fēnix 5 Plus

Garmin Fenix 5 Plus
Garmin Fenix 5 Plus

The latest GPS sportwatch from Garmin offers a host of capabilities in a manageably sized model. The watch provides topographical maps with popular route information, along with heart rate monitoring and on-watch music storage. A total of up to 500 songs can be stored on the watch. The model lets users track their fitness history and easily compare their workout intensity over time to their ideal fitness level. The fēnix 5 Plus also offers contactless payments, so users can make purchases quickly and easily with just their watch. Users who opt for the 5X Plus model will receive a built-in pulse oximeter, a key benefit for aviators flying at higher levels who need to track their blood oxygen levels. The watch offers position tracking not only through GPS but also through GLONASS and Galileo. The fēnix 5 Plus comes in more than a dozen different variants and starts at $699.99.

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