Pilot Preferences – Choosing the Right Flight Bag
by GUEST AUTHOR on AUGUST 8, 2013 in INTERESTING, TIPS
ASA tech flight bagThe following is a guest post by writer Chris Oquist, if you are interested in guest posting on our site please read the guidelines here.
One important and often unmentioned facet of being a pilot is organizational skills. No matter if you are a private pilot simply looking for a Sunday drive, a commercial pilot transporting large groups of people from airport to airport, or an Air Force pilot looking to defend our great United States, you need to keep your pilot supplies organized. There are a number of ways to do this but the most efficient way of keeping everything packed in one place but not in a disorganized mess is maximizing the utility of flight bag. Depending on what you bring on board will depend on which flight bag you should get, so let’s go over some of your options.
While a flight bag is meant mainly for function rather than purely for aesthetics, this doesn’t mean the style of the bag should be completely forgotten. For myself, I consider my personal flight bag not much different than I would my clothing choice. It needs to match with my overall apparel choice but also provide the utility I require as a private pilot. Here are some of the most popular flight bags:
ASA Pilot Bag (pictured below right)
ASA Cargo Flight Bag
ASA Tech Flight Bag (pictured above)
Jeppesen Navigator Bag
Jeppesen Aviator Bag
Aerial Bag
Obviously if you’re transporting multiple sets of clothes, souvenirs, or other travel-related goods, you should store those items within a large luggage case. If you’re only running a quick one or two hour trip and then making a return trip shortly after, you can probably get away with only bringing along a simple flight bag.
ASA Pilot Bag
The right flight bag can make all the difference for a pilot. It can help you ensure that you’ve got all your supplies right at your fingertips: GPS, flight maps, portable radios, manuals, and everything else you may need. By designating specific areas for your various supplies (i.e. front pockets for flight maps or inner pocket for personal flashlight), you can check prior to takeoff if you’ve got everything you need for the flight. Not only is it an organizational tool but also a function of saving space. No pilot wants to have their maps, books, or headset flopping around when turbulence hits. A flight bag keeps all these pilot supplies safe and intact.
Chris Oquist is a private pilot and web developer at Banyan Pilot Shop in South Florida. He is an avid blogger and article writer whose expertise includes pilot bags. As an aviation enthusiast, Chris is passionate about sharing his knowledge on all-things-aviation.
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