Aviation Products
Explore Plane & Pilot Magazine’s Products section for expert reviews and recommendations on the latest aviation gear. From headsets and flight bags to drones and pilot apparel, our curated content helps aviators make informed decisions about the tools and accessories that enhance their flying experience. Stay updated on new product launches and find the best gear to suit your aviation needs.
April 2009
The Pilot’s Manual: Access To Flight by the Aviation Theory Centre (ASA, 2009, ISBN: 9781560277347). The most comprehensive pilot textbook available covers all of the aeronautical knowledge and skill needed to earn a private pilot certificate with an instrument rating, using today’s glass-cockpit technologies. Detailed prose and illustrations prepare readers for all the tasks required […]
Garmin 696: A Giant Leap Ahead
In a remarkable paradigm shift from past portable GPS devices, Garmin produces a larger knee-pad version with new talents
March 2009
Caravan: Cessna’s Swiss Army Knife with Wings by J.D. Lewis and LeRoy Cook (ASA, 2008, ISBN: 9781560276821). The Caravan does it all: bush flying, geophysical exploration and mapping, patrol, air ambulance, military, sightseeing, corporate, commuter airline, skydiving, cargo and missionary and humanitarian trips. In this book, find coverage about the Caravan’s colorful history, its innovative-yet-conventional […]
January-February 2009
January/February 2009 Garmin 696/695 Checkout DVD (Sporty’s, 2008, ID# D696A). This new program shows you how to use all the powerful features of the just-released GPSMAP 696 or 695, and offers tips for easier in-flight navigation. The DVD will give you advice on extending battery life, using shortcuts, creating flight plans and interacting with XM […]
Headset How-To
Today, aviation headsets sport more features than ever before. Use this guide to navigate your way through the headset jungle.