The Claw C100 Aircraft Tie Down Kit Review
Pilot Ian
by Pilot Celia
5y ago
If you’ve been to a major airshow like Oshkosh or Sun ‘N Fun you’ve likely seen how strict enforcement of airplane soft field tie-downs has become. There are so many ways not to tie down your airplane. We wrote The Claw C100 Aircraft Tie Down Kit Review to show you an easy and effective way to properly secure your airplane so you can enjoy your time on the ground. There can be nothing worse than returning to a parked airplane to find that it has bounced, flipped over, or even worse, taken a little trip without you and run up some unexpected bills. It’s a fact that airplanes like to fly, even w ..read more
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ICOM A14 Transceiver Review
Pilot Ian
by Guest Pilot
5y ago
For the savvy pilot, carrying a portable handheld VHF transceiver in their flight bag is tantamount to keeping a spare tire in their car; you should not be caught without one. ICOM A14 Transceiver has long been iconic in the aviation community and their A14 handheld VHF transceiver is a workhorse in the industry. Small, lightweight, and relatively simple, the A14 is a valuable safety outlet for any flight bag. Before we dig in, we have spent the time reviewing a slew of other radios in the aviation world. If you’re looking for another brand be sure to read our comparative radio article as well ..read more
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Best Aviation Sunglasses
Pilot Ian
by Guest Pilot
5y ago
If there is one single accessory item that is a must have for the flying community, it is hard to argue being anything besides sunglasses. We are not talking $5.99 truck stop shades, or those killer aviators next to the checkout in CVS. We are talking quality, legitimate sunglasses; the best aviation sunglasses available. Sunglasses are a nearly-essential item for pilots, and for several very good reasons: Even though it may be overcast and dreary below the cloud deck, it will be the brightest day when you break through the clouds. Cloud tops are inherently reflective and very bright to the na ..read more
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Best Aviation Survival Kits for Pilots
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by Pilot Ian
5y ago
Most of the accessories that pilots buy are exciting; getting that box in the mail marked “Bose”, or “Garmin”. Those sorts of tools are like candy to the discerning pilot. But then there are items which we would rather not acknowledge if we can help it, and certainly do not revel in when they arrive; they will likely be looked at upon receipt and quietly stowed away. The item in question are the best aviation survival kits. No pilot wants to acknowledge that ditching in the backcountry is a possibility, but if he flies over remote territory he must accept this. In this event, the aviation surv ..read more
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Five Best Pilot Watches for All Budgets
Pilot Ian
by Guest Pilot
5y ago
Pilots love gadgets. And they love having the best pilot watches. People who are drawn to become pilots are usually the type of people who are attracted to technology. The windfall of portable electronic devices in the past decade has been a veritable buffet of useful digital entrees. The iPhone and iPad have quite literally changed the face of flying, with the advent of very-reliable, affordable applications that give an incredible array of resources and capabilities. In short, pilots love tech stuff. They also have an affinity for personal accessories. Have you ever met a pilot who was not w ..read more
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Best Pilot Flight Bags For Aviators
Pilot Ian
by Pilot Ian
5y ago
When it comes to flying, there are typically a handful of tools and trinkets you must have on every single flight. The worst thing however, is forgetting something you need because you weren’t well organized. That is why owning pilot flight bags are so important to an aviator’s flying. Now let me tell you a thing or two about finding the perfect flight bag. The first “thing” is that there is no perfect flight bag, trust me I have gone through my own fair share of them. Second “thing” you must always remind yourself of the mission you plan to fly most and find a bag that will fit that mission t ..read more
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51 Best Gifts for Pilots & Aviators
Pilot Ian
by Pilot Ian
5y ago
It’s officially the holiday season, or at least I define it as such when October hits. As we rev up for the gift giving season it’s time to prepare yourself for giving the perfect christmas gifts for pilots or aviation lovers in your life. Below I hope you find the best aviation gift to give them this year! Inexpensive Gifts for Pilots This section highlights some of the more affordable options to can give as gifts to the aviation addicted friends of yours. Aviation Beer Glass Set There are few things better than beer and aviation. So why not give a set of aviation related beer glasses to give ..read more
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September 2016 Monthly Flight Hacking Report
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by Pilot Ian
5y ago
It feels like just last week that I was writing to announce that I was starting this thing tentatively named “Flight Hacking”. Maybe that’s because it was exactly one week ago. For those of you unaware of what all this flight hacking is, in brief it is a challenge I have created towards finding ways to dramatically save money in the pursuit of finishing three of my needed pilot licenses and ratings. You can read more here if interested. I promised however, that at the top of every month you would get a comprehensive outlook on how I achieved what I achieved in hacking my flight training for th ..read more
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Introduction to Flight Training Hacking
Pilot Ian
by Pilot Ian
5y ago
I can remember it fondly, I was 15 and at the county fair when my mom called me and said she passed a trade booth advertising flight training at the local airport. I ran to the trade show barn right away, and the next thing I knew I was taking a discovery flight a few weeks later. It’s no secret I love flying, and for a good portion of my teenage years I dreamed of heading to the airlines to be a commercial pilot. But dreams change, yah feel me? If you’re new to my blog or my Youtube stuff, you’re reading the perfect article to become “un-new” with me. Today I have an exciting announcement tha ..read more
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The Ultimate Guide to Helicopter Pilot Training
Pilot Ian
by Pilot Ian
5y ago
It’s no secret that I love rotary wings. Although I was born into aviation as a fixed wing pilot, my dream has always been to venture into the helicopter pilot training world. Since I have dabbled in and out of venturing into the land of helicopters, I thought I would share a comprehensive guide to everything (or almost everything) you need to know when taking the jump into helicopter training. Let’s get started! Differences in Helicopter Pilot Training Much like fixed wing flight schools, there are a slew of different types of helicopter flight training schools out there. From local airports ..read more
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