Fall Flying Essentials

Fall flying season is upon us! It’s time for cool mornings and nights and amazing flying conditions. Here are a few items to get you going!

#1 A versatile jacket

For those cold fall mornings, ditch the bulk and dawn a versatile jacket. In the cockpit and during pre-flighting you don’t want to be bogged down with bulky heavyweight jackets especially when temps warm as the day goes on. But sometimes a hoodie isn’t enough. We recommend the Airfoil Jacket. This jacket can tackle even the coldest of days but remains lightweight enough to wear in fall in spring. The best part, as temps go up, you can take this jacket off and store easily. The Airoil folds down and fits into its own pocket, making its imprint minimal in the cockpit. Plus, it’s loaded with pilot-friendly features. Interior and exterior zippered pockets are great for your phone, charging cables or any other small gear. Large cuffs accommodate pilot watches and a drawcord hem seals out cold drafts. It’s insulated and quilted for extra comfort and features a water-repellent coating that shrugs off light rain and snow. 

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#2 Lighting solutions

As daylight shortens, having solid lighting solutions is a must for pilots. A strong LED light is essential for pre-flighting while cockpit-friendly, night-flying, low-lighting options are a must. Battery life is also a key feature especially if an emergency arises. Do all this and more with our Bush Pilot Flashlight. This flashlight features a smart select dial that provides five unique light modes that can be accessed without scrolling through each one. Blast up to 1,000 lumens of white light for safe preflight inspections, or provide up to 120 hours of low-level green light so you don’t disturb sleeping passengers. An adjustable beam provides spot and flood light modes, and there’s even a strobe setting for emergency signaling. The Bush Pilot Flashlight is charged via a USB port, so you don’t have to worry about carrying AA batteries; it will recharge from your cigarette lighter, portable battery pack, or wall plug. Plus, the same charging port can provide output for keeping your phone at 100%.

A second lighting solution is our Pilot’s headlamp. This dual-color headlamp puts the right type of light right where you need it without tying up your hands. Dual switches allow you to turn on just the white light, or just the red light. This means you don’t have to scroll through different lights and ruin your night vision.

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#3 A new hoodie

What’s fall flying without your favorite hoodie? You might as well show off your love of aviation and adventure while you’re at it. With xx new designs and multiple color options, you can sport a new hoodie each day of the week. Our soft spun hoodies are designed to be warm, lightweight, and super soft. These hoodies are sure to keep you looking good on the ground or in the air. Shop now.

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#4 A new beanie

With cooler weather approaching, turn in your FO hat for a warm beanie. With a cozy feel and classic rib-knit design, this beanie will keep you warm in pre-flight or on any outdoor excursion.

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#5 A new flight bag

Bush Pilot flight bags

Because regardless of the season, a new flight bag is always a good thing. Whether you’re headed to the backcountry for some fall flying or hiking, or heading back to flight school to finish up that rating, do it in style with a new flight bag. Our flight bags are meticulously designed for pilots. Each bag is equipped with specific pockets for headsets, iPads, charging cables, fuel testers, radios, and anything else you need. Whether you’re a student pilot, a CFI, a weekend $100 hamburger, a Bush Pilot or a pro pilot, we have a flight bag solution for your gear.