Can't fly without them
I just got July's "Pilot" mag with a copy of the Transair catalogue.
Ok I do live close to Scotland, and call me "tight" if you like but, flying gear has become a bit OTT and very expensive.
I think the GPS 111 Pilot at Harry M's price of £250 + VAT is good value and a useful piece of kit.
A good headset is necessary but not at £600 ??
Portable Collision Avoidance (tells you when you are close to another "transponder" aircraft) £879
Wireless one touch weather station £499.95
Wind speed meter (hand held) £89.99
Fancy knee pad at up to £60 ( A4 clip board £1.99 Easons)
I have a good Alpha leather jacket which I found in TK Max at £75. I would not want to pay £300 for it.
Flight bags (with wings) £50 -£150
Ray Ban sunglasses £80
RAF gloves £34.95
Hi-viz vest £10.95 (£5 in your local builders supplies)
Stop watch £40 (cooking timer from pound streacher £3.99)
Spotters airband radio £179.99
Am I just out of touch with the modern pilot?
What do we really need?????
Tony