Garmin
D2 Mach 1 Pro
Over the last ten years, Garmin have been continually improving their aviation-focused D2 smartwatch range. The D2 Mach 1 Pro is a culmination of this research and development, and is arguably the best pilot’s watch on the market today.
Comfortable, elegant and packed with features pilots will love, the D2 Mach 1 Pro is the perfect companion on any flight. The stunningly crisp 1.4” AMOLED display can deliver a number of important tools for pilots, including Direct-To Navigation, Movable Maps, Flight Plan Data, Weather Reports, Barometric Altimeter and Flight Logging. All of these features can be configured to best suit your needs as a pilot, including setting vibration and audio alerts for desired altitudes, fuel switching times and other important time-critical events.
Also new to the Mach 1 Pro model is an inbuilt LED flashlight which can be set to red or four levels of white light, perfect for completing thorough inspections and hunting through the cockpit. The improved battery will also please cross-country pilots, with up to 25 days’ battery life on smartwatch mode.
Available in a sleek black titanium finish, the Garmin D2 Mach 1 Pro sets a new standard for aviation smartwatches.
$2,399 from flightstore.com.au
RAAus
CO Gas Alarm
Carbon Monoxide poisoning is a serious threat, but a simple one to avoid. This little device will sense when there’s a certain amount of carbon monoxide inside the cockpit and sound an audio and visual alarm, giving you the warning you need before things turn bad.
Traditional colour-changing CO monitors are effective as long as you keep an eye on them. This alarm will actively alert you to an issue, letting you keep a closer eye on the skies.
$95.00 from raaus.com.au
Seagull Models
eRCoupe
Can’t get your hands on this edition’s cover aircraft? Not to worry, the Seagull Models eRCoupe has you covered. This high-quality balsa and plywood RC plane is a semi-scale model of the iconic ERCO Ercoupe, which like its bigger brother is easy to fly and certain to catch the eye.
The eRCoupe has a 98” wingspan and a 33cc engine, capable of producing hours of flying fun. The shock absorbing landing gear allows for excellent ground operations, ensuring your model will be flying for years to come. Its two-piece wing design also allows for quick assembly and disassembly, making it easy to transport to and from the field.
$899.99 from modelflight.com.au
