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:

  • Breitling introduced three new Aviator 8 Curtiss Warhawk Edition watches, commemorating the P-40 Warhawk with military-inspired designs and unique back engravings.
  • Pilots gained new tech tools including the Bad Elf Wombat for wireless avionics database updates and flight log transfers, and a FORENSICS Carbon Monoxide Detector for enhanced in-flight safety.
  • Other featured gear includes the Aquamira Frontier Emergency Water Filtration System for outdoor survival, and Ascent Aviator Sunglasses designed specifically for pilots' eye protection and comfort with headsets.
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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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