Best aviation electronics accessories according to redditors
We found 65 Reddit comments discussing the best aviation electronics accessories. We ranked the 39 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 65 Reddit comments discussing the best aviation electronics accessories. We ranked the 39 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
I keep the following on my "ASA IFR kneeboard" (which itself has the IFR quick reference stuff):
This on has a big recomendation from pilots:
Flyboys
I would be sure to get one that has ring holes so you can use plastic see-through leaflets to hold various information. I keep everything from personal notes to diagrams of tower signal lights, incase I forget one. I also am able to attach my Samsung tablet on top of it.
When you take your flight test, your DPE will probably frown if you don't have one.
At long last I can join the ranks of pilots shamelessly decorating their homes with FAA charts. For me only being a couple years in, it's all about the journey and so without a doubt I had to do a "Places I've flown" map. I found this one on Amazon and the print quality is just as good as real sectionals & TACs.
Clearly I have quite a few horizons to expand on – and I'm hoping to move on from renting in part so I can add new pins even faster. Next primary objectives:
Get one of these:
https://www.amazon.com/ASA-Airman-Knowledge-Testing-Supplement/dp/B01K0L2WOA/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=airman+testing+supplement&qid=1562214524&s=gateway&sr=8-1
Same book you’ll have on the actual test. You’ll be happy you saw it for practice first.
This particular chart, ~map~, was purchased from Amazon
For audio: https://www.amazon.com/Nflightcam-Audio-Solution-GoPro-Hero5/dp/B01MT3Q50Y/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2GBGFS6GTVKIM&keywords=aviation+gopro+audio&qid=1550540782&s=gateway&sprefix=aviation+gopro%2Caps%2C297&sr=8-2
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For mounting, my school has the flat adhesive mounts located on the ceiling: https://shop.gopro.com/mounts/curved-plus-flat-adhesive-mounts/AACFT-001.html
I bought this one, pretty simple, just plug it into your handheld audio recorder, iPad or iPhone with the 3.5 jack adapter and it’s done. Zero trouble.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HQMLFWC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_nOmBCb14B5PER
If you have a newer gopro that takes USB, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OP8RYY8/ref=asc_df_B00OP8RYY85180521/?tag=hyprod-20&creative=395033&creativeASIN=B00OP8RYY8&linkCode=df0&hvadid=167139076547&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=9239511459837801797&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9073489&hvtargid=pla-307515190013
If you just need a mini cable, https://www.amazon.com/Nflightcam-Smartphone-Aircraft-Audio-Cable/dp/B00HQMLFWC/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1506026745&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=nflightcam&psc=1
I love this efb cooler. Works well with a Telex 750 headset. https://www.amazon.com/Aerocoast-PRO-EFB-Cooler-II/dp/B00YUVFGYK/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?keywords=efb+cooler&qid=1569346415&sprefix=efb+coo&sr=8-1
Food compartment 14x10x6 inches So this works pretty good for a ice pack. https://www.amazon.com/Igloo-Maxcold-Medium-Ice-Block/dp/B00CWL3MM8/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?keywords=igloo+ice+pack&qid=1569347230&sprefix=igloo+ice+&sr=8-5
Great pouch can be added to the efb bag for carrying the large water bottles you get from catering. https://www.amazon.com/CONDOR-H2O-Pouch-Black-4Dia-Inch/dp/B005LY4SLC/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?keywords=molle+water+bottle+pouch&qid=1569346190&sprefix=mole+water&sr=8-5
This is what I use for my GoPro Hero 4, works great.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01NAQHYRG/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_mH1VDbGGC06K6
I picked up this small kneeboard a few months ago and have been happy with it. I'm learning in an LSA so space is super cramped
[ASA KB-1 VFR Kneeboard] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003455YF4?ref=yo_pop_ma_swfww)
I fly the DA40 but I'm not currently using an EFB. The issue is probably lap space due to the center stick. I actually can't use a normal sized kneeboard because it interferes with the stick or throttle. So you could use the ipad but keeping it on your lap the whole time probably won't happen.
Instead I took an old ipod exercise arm band, sewed some velcro (loop side) to it and this goes around my right thigh. Then I took a small clip board and put the hook side on the back. This lets me easily use the board when I need it and store it away when not.
No, the Hero isn't designed for receiving bluetooth audio and the headset isn't designed to send it.
I'm using this cable with a hero 4, and it's supposed to work with a 3+ as well.
Bonus: It has a power input that you can plug into an extra USB battery to get extended recording time.
Consider buying a quality logbook that you could use for several years in case you flying and want to continue.
The Standard Pilot Log (Navy Blue): ASA-SP-57 (Standard Pilot Logbooks) https://www.amazon.com/dp/1560273305/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_st3RDbW0EPKZE
"Stratux Velcro" in amazon search...
Stratux Strap Kit with Rubber Bumpers https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0777KFCHD/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_8bhtDbNMS3YN5
People use rubberised lipo straps and small rubber feet.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0777KFCHD?m=A3TXMSIFSSB0X
I've found the footage has been very helpful to review my landings and radio communication after my flights!
I have a gopro hero 3+ and a gopro 2. There is a mount on the ceiling of the plane I soloed in (it was put there even before I started training) and it gives a good angle of the cockpit and outside.
I bought a cheap gopro frame mount on ebay for a few bucks so that I can plug the audio input into the camera while it's mounted. Ebay Link.
To record audio I got this cord that can plug into the gopro or even your smartphone to record all cockpit and ATC audio. Amazon Link.
For the other gopro I got a suction cup mount and put it on the passenger window! I got the gopro brand suction mount but I think I'm going to return it because it doesn't have a ball joint for 360 degree rotation.
The ones that are given with the exam. It can be bought on Amazon. The written test is pretty much a joke. Just buy a good study app and memorize it till you get good scores. It isn't a good way to test actual knowledge but I get why they do it. https://www.amazon.com/ASA-Airman-Knowledge-Testing-Supplement/dp/B01K0L2WOA/ref=sr_1_10?keywords=private+pilot+test+supplement&qid=1562254240&s=gateway&sr=8-10
I started with [this] (IFR Tri-Fold Kneeboard https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002RIGABG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_ppqKAb2NH3JNF). I just bought the [flyboys] (Flyboys Pilot Kneeboard IFR/VFR - Desert Tan https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0711JFFWJ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_DqqKAb9XM5Y6C) but haven't flown with it. Honestly I would want the asa one with the ring capability of the flyboys.
I am using all paper for now while I save up for the iPad so keep that in mind.
Electrical is the easiest of the major trades that impact the homeowning diy'er IMO.
Conceptually it's similar to plumbing, only the actual implementation is far easier, and you'll generally know if you make mistakes right away. The hydraulic analogy works quite well for many concepts with electricity.
Here are the basics:
The biggest problem you're going to have is drilling and running the new wire. The electricity stuff is easy. It's easier than ikea furniture. The construction part is tricky because there are limits to how/where you can drill holes in your house to keep the structure safe.
There are also bend radius limits on wire, and limits for how hard you can pull on them without damaging the insulation. Don't manhandle your wire or twist/bend it up too badly.
Ideally your wire should be secured to the structure every 4', and within 8" of the fixture. Don't leave spools of it, just 6" of wire in the box so you can work with it to attach fixtures and such. You don't have to rip out your drywall to secure the wire, retrofits are allowed.
Read up on the hydraulic analogy here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydraulic_analogy
Plumbing and carpentry are things where people can screw up and you don't find out for years. Generally with electrical you can know right away if something is wrong with simple tests. I think the fact that it's so easy is a reason electricians seem to be the most cantankerous towards DIY'ers of the trades. There are homeowners that do stupid things - but they're not the ones asking questions about how to do it right.
Inspectors are helpful and reasonable with homeowners doing their own work. Their job (and yours) is to keep people safe. If you're allowed to do your own electrical in your municipality, do it, pull the permit, and when your inspector comes out he'll make sure everything looks right.
tldr; if you can do ikea furniture, you can do your own electrical. Anyone that says otherwise is just protecting their income or legitimately finds something so easy really hard and you need to be weary of those people.
edit: Some people will scare you with "Everything has to be brought up to current code which will cost $bazzillion." This is not true. Generally, retrofits are allowed so long as they are safe and are at least up to the code at the time of building.
edit2: The code is both a standard, so dude #3 will recognize the work dude #1 did without any guessing, but it also specifies a minimum. You can always do more than the code specifies, but not less. Don't confuse work done "to code" with "the best" or "optimum." Often, a tradesman will do something that is easier for himself but impacts the work or your home in a negative way. Most often this is drilling through something they shouldn't, or loading up a circuit to max capacity because they're too lazy to pull new wire.
edit3: The book I linked is the 2011 code. The main difference between that and the 2014 code that applies to homeowners is that AFCI breakers are required just about everywhere now. This means instead of spending $3 on a new breaker, you are spending $30.
source: I completely rewired my house and passed inspection (with compliments) thanks to the power of The Google.
I picked up the Jiffy hood for 9 bucks on Amazon.
I've never had an troubles removing this before landing, or any other time I needed to take it off.
I've made it about 30% of the way, but it's not practical or enjoyable. I'm sure there's an easier way with voice attack or something, but I just printed out the list, clipped it onto a kneeboard, and peek down through the bottom of the headset then touch type the next location as I'm fuel scooping. I doubt I'll finish, and I mostly just use half a page if I need to get allied with a faction in a hurry.
Have both. In your training, instructors seem to love signing the log books, and also gives you a place for endorsements. I tape my student cert and medical to the log book just to keep everything in one place.
http://www.amazon.com/The-Standard-Pilot-Navy-Blue/dp/1560273305
Is what you see in many FBOs. Simple, and it works. I consider this my paper backup. With each page filled, I take a picture and stick that in my google drive or email it to myself.
I also keep a google spreadsheet of all my flights so I can do some basic analytics. This is where I really track currency.
So i think i know exactly what little booklet you're talking about. I absolutely hate those booklets. I very much urge people when i do a discovery flight to spend 11 dollars more and get a real log book for that chance of them ever continuing.
That said. If i understand it right you have 2 hours in that paper log book. In the PPL phase those 2 hours are not that much at all and it doesnt really matter if you bring them over. You're going to be flying at least 55-65 if not more hours.
Now... hours are hours and quite frankly i would wanna keep all the hours i can. If this where my own logbook, i would take the totals from the flights in the old book and log them in the first line of the new book, and put in the comment section "carryover from old logbook." Id take a picture of that lookbook and id either always have it in a place i could access it or take those pages out and tape them in the back of my book.
As far as a logbook you should buy, im a personal fan on the Jep logbook - https://www.amazon.com/Jeppesen-Pilot-Logbook-Student-10001315/dp/B000LPZD56
As many will also say, you can always go electric. Just know that it means for every checkride you're going to have to bring a print out of your logbook and sign them.
That's a good indicator, thanks, but the format isn't what I'm looking for. That's larger, and more free form. I did find https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000LPZD56/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 though, which says the paper specifically resists bleed through, so we'll see.
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You betcha. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00G13RPZS/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?qid=1417391658&sr=8-4&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_
http://www.amazon.com/ASA-ASA-KB1-KB-1-VFR-Kneeboard/dp/B003455YF4
I've seen this gets posted frequently. Here's a high level overview with some specific parts.
You need at least one camera (duh) and a way to get audio. The camera can be gopro or knock off, but you need a sturdy mount like this or this or this.
The easiest way to synch audio is to connect your camera straight in to the audio panel, with a cable like this or doing the "stuff the mic in your ear" trick that was mentioned already.
You could also get a billet mount like this to get some awesome external views and/or a wing strut clamp like this but your battery may not last as long as your flight!
Then head on over to your favorite video software and go at it!
Good luck and share your videos w/ us when you're done awesomeing it up!
Get a knee board. I got one of these to learn how to fly and it's been indispensable taking exams in those useless desks.
https://www.amazon.com/ASA-Visual-Flight-Kneeboard-ASA-KB-1/dp/B003455YF4/ref=pd_aw_lpo_468_bs_img_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=Q9NZYAHP313PR9PCNZG9
He was probably referring to something like this that has the VFR flight regs + other reminders on it.
I actually havn`t received it yet, but I believe it uses USB-C
Edit: https://www.amazon.com/Nflightcam-Audio-Solution-GoPro-Session/dp/B01MT3Q50Y#HLCXComparisonWidget_feature_div
You gave me a great idea with this post. I have two Thrustmaster MFDs that I never use any more now that I fly in VR. I'm going to take one of them and rig it to a kneeboard off of Amazon. It'd be perfect since I would still have full access to HOTAS controls and the Thrustmaster MFD buttons are prominent enough that I could easily feel my way around the board instead of using the nose gap in the Oculus. Great idea!
I fly a 172, and I have a ipad air 2 (full size). If you have a mini-ipad, suction mount and yoke mount as probably less intrusive, but for full size ipads they are too intrusive for me. Here's my personal experience:
I have this ASA knee board, very simple and t has some good references on the board (like VFR altitudes) which is handy while you're still learning.
ASA KB-1 VFR Kneeboard https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003455YF4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_2uYlyb311EE2P
FYI, I made some edits to clean it up a bit. I tend to ramble.
>Is it too late for aviators to do anything about it??
Yea, major change will require some changes to the ADSB protocol, which, like any changes with government, will be slow and expensive. Then the manufacturers would have to build anonymity features into their hardware, and that would have to make it's way into the market and into airplanes.
What an aviator can do today is pretty limited. You can not equip your aircraft with ADSB, which is legal as long as you stay out of certain airspaces. That's not an option for many/most, though.
Otherwise, you can buy an ADSB transponder with anonymous mode (anonymous mode is the ADSB equivalent of squawking 1200), but that mode is prohibited or unavailable in some ways that it shouldn't be.
It's really going to take a lot of people in the industry demanding privacy, and many years for that pressure to manifest in changes. There is some hope on the horizon though. The FAA is aware of the concern, and trying to establish some bandaids to cover their complete lack of foresight.
Interestingly, I've heard a lot of examples of ADSB being used against people. For example, people have been tracking corporate jets, to see where other companies might be doing deals or expanding. I saw a reddit post where someone that lived near an airport was trying to tie a decibel meter with the ADSB receiver, so they could identify the noise level of every airplane, which would make it very easy to harass people who haven't broken any rules.
The FAA actually publishes the radar tracks of aircraft that are tagged up (that's what sites like FlightAware originally used), but that data goes through a screen where aircraft that have privacy concerns (VIPs, military) get filtered out. With ADSB being broadcast, openly and peer to peer, those filters aren't able to be applied.
With the current protocol, this $38 package on Amazon can circumvent all of that. (Twice, because for $38 you get two receivers.)
Flying under the hood is not just a turn of phrase. There is an actual hood people wear: https://www.amazon.com/ASA-H2G-Jiffyhood/dp/B003VSCBSC
Logging time in a Part-FCL format is wildly different from logging time in the FAA format (I hold both logbooks as I am licensed both FAA and Part-FCL) and the hassle of converting hours between two different regulatory regimes is way worse than simply logging hours right the first time.
Are you learning to obtain a Part-FCL licence?
Edit: Just saw your edit. https://www.amazon.com/Professional-European-Pilot-Logbook-JAA/dp/B00N9DB5KE is the logbook I personally use and recommend but it looks like https://www.asa2fly.com/The-Standard-EASA-FCL-Compliant-Pilot-Log--P3851.aspx works as well, but the ASA Part-FCL logbook has some strange ways of logging IFR/IMC time which I don't like. Any Part-FCL compliant logbook will do.
Pilots use these to practice instrument only landings
I don't disagree, but if you are going to do work, you are responsible to learn how that work needs to be done. For example:
http://www.amazon.com/DEWALT-Electrical-Code-Reference-Professional/dp/1111545480
That is an abridged homeowner level book of the NEC for $15. Want the full book with commercial and industrial requirements: Spend the $150 bucks.
If you are doing electrical work on your house, $15 is nothing. Keep in mind, you will need an electrical inspection to get a C of O. And you will need a C of O to get insurance. Worse case scenario, if you don't buy the book, the inspector will direct you to correct problems they see.
It is not fair to ask all tax payers to fund these organizations for few percentage of homeowners who do this work themselves. Especially when the information is available at a very reasonable cost, or free from your local library, and most codes departments will lend the books to homeowners who are interested in doing the job correctly.
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