Gear For Pilots, July 2019

GoTow Drill-Powered Tow Bar
GoTow Drill-Powered Tow Bar
Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

  • The GoTow Drill-Powered Tow Bar offers pilots an efficient way to move aircraft, featuring drill-powered movement up to 42 feet per minute and a standing platform for the operator.
  • New aviation-themed collectibles include the "Heavenly Hercules," a detailed mechanical metal model airplane inspired by the Spruce Goose, and crew-cut socks commemorating the SR-71 Blackbird.
  • Utility and comfort products for aviation enthusiasts comprise the Big Ass Fans Pivot 2.0, a large fan designed for cooling hangars, and the Malboro & Kane Claw, a tiny titanium multi-tool for various small tasks.
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SR-71 Blackbird Socks

SR-71 Blackbird Socks
SR-71 Blackbird Socks

These fun socks commemorate the warbird that to this day remains the fastest manned air-breathing aircraft, even after more than 40 years have passed since it clocked in at over 2,193 mph. The crew-cut socks are made of 97 percent polyester and 3 percent spandex, and they feature images of the Cold War reconnaissance aircraft toward the top front of each sock. On the back, one sock bears the word “Top,” while the other features the word “Secret.”

The socks are priced at $14.99.

Learn more at sportys.com.

Isabel Goyer

A commercial pilot, Isabel Goyer has been flying for more than 40 years, with hundreds of different aircraft in her logbook and thousands of hours. An award-winning aviation writer, photographer and editor, Ms. Goyer led teams at Sport Pilot, Air Progress and Flying before coming to Plane & Pilot in 2015.
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