Aviation Gear

Smartwatches have become much more capable in recent years, but aviation smartwatches take the concept a step further by putting pilot-focused information directly on your wrist. Modern aviation watches can provide access to airport information, aviation weather, Direct-To navigation, flight logging, UTC time, altitude information and even connectivity with compatible avionics. For pilots shopping in

A handheld aviation radio can be one of the most useful backup communication tools in a pilot’s flight bag. If an aircraft radio or electrical system becomes unavailable, a portable aviation transceiver may provide another way to monitor or communicate on aviation frequencies, depending on your location, altitude, antenna position and operating conditions. But today’s

The Bose A30 and Lightspeed Delta Zulu are two premium ANR aviation headsets designed for pilots who want more than basic cockpit communication. Both combine active noise reduction, aviation communication features and wireless connectivity, but their design philosophies are different. The Bose A30 emphasizes a relatively lightweight design, selectable noise-cancellation modes and a streamlined cockpit

An aviation headset is one of the most important pieces of personal equipment a pilot may use in the cockpit. It helps make radio communication easier to understand while reducing exposure to the constant noise produced by the aircraft environment. But aviation headsets range from relatively simple passive models to premium active-noise-reduction headsets with Bluetooth,

Building your first flight simulator setup can look complicated. You may see setups with multiple monitors, yokes, throttles, rudder pedals, instrument panels and even full cockpit frames. The good news is that you do not need all of that to start flying. A beginner flight simulator setup can be surprisingly simple. Start with the computer