Gear For Pilots, July 2019

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

Key Takeaways:

  • The article features practical gear for pilots, including the GoTow drill-powered tow bar for easy aircraft movement and the Big Ass Fans Pivot 2.0 for cooling hangars.
  • For aviation enthusiasts, new products include the "Heavenly Hercules" metal mechanical model airplane, inspired by the Spruce Goose, and SR-71 Blackbird-themed socks.
  • A unique compact multi-tool, the Malboro & Kane Claw, a tiny titanium device with functions like a bottle opener and screwdriver, is also highlighted.
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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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