A Towbar, a Preflight Multi-Tool, and More Gear for Pilots

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When its friction drum is held against the nosewheel, the Robotow allows one person to move singles and twins such as the Aztec, Baron and Cessna 421. Its motor has a reverse-direction switch, and a trigger on the pistol-grip handle controls speed. Weighing less than 30 pounds, it measures 48 x12 inches. An axle adapter, sold separately, is required. It's available for a variety of aircraft without wheel pants, including the Cessna 150, 172 and 175; the Piper Cherokee, Comanche and Apache; the Beech Bonanza Baron, Travelair and Debonair; and the Bellanca, Navion and Riley, to name only a few. It will not work with the Seneca, Arrow, Aerostar and Lance, among others. 

Price: $1,599. Available at www.sportys.com.

The GoCheck Preflight Multi-Tool combines six preflight tools. These include a slide-off fuel tester with strainer and belt clip, a stall horn tester and a dipstick wiper that works with both round and flat dipsticks with LEDs for use at night. Additionally, there's a red/white flashlight, Phillips/flathead screwdrivers illuminated by LEDs and checklist reminder card. It measures 6 inches long and comes with four AAAA batteries. 

Price: $49.95. Available at www.mypilotstore.com.

The E6B is used for flight planning and accurate FAA test calculations. It's capable of computing navigational, weight and balance or fuel problems, and it also performs standard arithmetic calculations. It has backlighting, a large keypad and a quick reference card in a storage case. Some of its aviation functions cover density altitude, required rate of climb, fuel required and plan true airspeed, among others. Conversions include Celsius<>Fahrenheit, Jet A Gallons<>Pounds and Nautical Miles<>Statute Miles. It also has a clock that reflects local, home and Zulu time zones, along with a count-up/countdown timer. 

Price: $79.95. Available at www.sportys.com. 

Sporty's Wright Bros. features the Flying Tigers, the First American Volunteer Group. It was a fighter group that operated from 1941-1942 and piloted P-40 aircraft to oppose the Japanese invasion of China. The athletic shirt has a shark teeth design on the left sleeve and the Flying Tigers font down the right, with the leaping winged tiger from the back to the front left-hand shoulder. In addition, there's the Republic of China roundel on the lower back and a red lady logo above the right chest. It's made of a cotton/Lycra mix. 

Price: $14.99. Available at www.sportys.com.

Supplies can be organized and secured in the back of the aircraft with the Baggage Organizer's compartments. It's able to accommodate emergency aircraft supplies that can include nose and main tire tubes, spare alternator belts, a first aid kit, approximately four quarts of oil, spark plugs, a toolkit, a spare battery to jumpstart the plane, and jumper adapter and wheel chocks.

Price: $290. Available at www.aircraftspruce.com.

Measuring 4 inches when closed with a 2.9-inch blade and weighing 8.5 ounces, the Wave is still able to house 17 tools in one. It includes point and serrated knives, needle nose and regular pliers, wire and hard-wire cutters, a wire stripper, a saw, scissors, a wood/metal file, a diamond-coated file, large and small bit drivers, a ruler and a bottle/can opener. It also comes with Phillips and flat-tip eyeglasses screwdriver bits and Phillips #1-2 and 3/16-inch bits.

Price: $109.95. Available at www.aircraftspruce.com.

This cradle holds an iPad Mini 6 without a case. Its roller design facilitates placement and removal of the iPad, and it has an attachment point on the side for an Apple Pencil. The Perfect Fit comes with a 1-inch mounting ball preinstalled and is compatible with other Ram mounting products. It also comes with a lifetime warranty.

Price: $24.95. Available at www.sportys.com.