New Gear And Products for Pilots May 2019

See what new items designed for pilots and aviation enthusiasts are hitting the market.

Breitling Aviator 8
Breitling Aviator 8 Curtiss Warhawk Editions
Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

  • The May 2019 issue of Plane & Pilot magazine featured new Breitling Aviator 8 Curtiss Warhawk Edition watches, commemorating the P-40 Warhawk with military-themed designs.
  • New aviation technology includes the Bad Elf Wombat for wireless avionics database updates and flight log transfers, and a FORENSICS Carbon Monoxide Detector verified for in-flight safety.
  • Essential gear for aviators also highlights the Aquamira Frontier Emergency Water Filtration System and Ascent Aviator Sunglasses, specifically designed for cockpit use.
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Bad Elf Wombat

Bad Elf Wombat
Bad Elf Wombat

Pilots in need of avionics database upgrades or those looking to store flight data can do so wirelessly using the Bad Elf Wombat. Built in partnership with Jeppesen, the Bad Elf allows users to download database upgrades to their cell phone and then transfer them to the Wombat using wifi, where they are then transferred to an avionics data card.

The Wombat is compatible with the Garmin NavData card, USB cards and SD or Micro SD cards, and will work for a wide range of avionics systems, including Garmin, Avidyne, Aspen and many more.

In addition to enabling database upgrades, the Wombat also lets users transfer flight and engine logs from the avionics cards to a cell phone. And with two USB ports, the device can serve as a battery charger for electronic devices in-flight.

The Wombat is available for $249.99 and does not require a service fee for Jeppesen subscribers.

Learn more at sportys.com/pilotshop.

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