New Year, New Pilot Gear for 2025

For pilots, a new year is a time for resolutions and a thrilling opportunity to discover and invest in new gear. Uncover some of the most exciting equipment options for 2025 and keep them on your radar as you gear up for the new year.

Discover how these gadgets can transform your productivity in 2025 and equip you to achieve your new year goals.

Best of: New flight bags

A flight bag is an excellent opportunity to organize in the new year. The Lift 2.0 Flight Bag is versatile and easy-to-carry for pilots who value a minimalistic approach to organization. The flight bag provides easy access to multiple compartments, padded headset section, dedicated iPad pocket, and ample storage for flight accessories. This updated design of the Lift Flight Bag includes modern enhancements while retaining some classic elements from the original model.

Price: $99.95, plus $8 for personalization

Best of: New flight backpacks

A flight backpack offers even more space to organize in the new year. The Aviator Backpack keeps essential gear orderly while providing ample space for new items. It includes a padded laptop compartment, tablet sleeve, and other organizational pockets. Additionally, the backpack offers an ergonomic design, ideal for any pilot's busy, on-the-go lifestyle.

Price: $129.95 + $8 for personalization

Best of: New coolers

For many pilots, the new year brings new health goals. The Flight Gear Cooler Caddy isn’t just a cooler but a multifunctional cockpit organizer. It allows pilots to keep their drinks and food cold while keeping gear organized. The cooler features cleated feet, exterior pockets, tablet storage, and leak-proof main compartment that keeps ice intact and food and drinks cold for the entire flight.

Price: $34.95

Best of: New kneeboards

A kneeboard is essential to keep pilots organized in the flight deck. The iDeck Kneeboard represents the latest generation of Flight Outfitters kneeboard designs. This new and improved model combines everything customers appreciated about previous generations with many requested enhancements. Some top features include popular silicone device holders, adaptable strap design, and rotating tablet mount. The kneeboard is offered in two sizes: small for all versions of the iPad Mini and large for iPad 5-9, iPad Air 1-4, and iPad Pro 9.7-11 inches.

Price: $79.95

Best of: New seat organizers

The Front Seat Plane Organizer is a practical tool for organizing and keeping essential aviation gear within arm’s reach during single pilot operations. This ultimate cockpit companion offers storage for cell phones, portable radios, headsets, charts, insulated drinks, and more. It keeps the cockpit tidy and gear readily accessible while allowing pilots to maintain focus in the skies. The front seat organizer is a versatile tool that can easily transition into any vehicle.

Price: $24.99

Best of: New cockpit accessories

The Cockpit Hook is an adaptable flight deck attachment, ideal for effortlessly storing and organizing headsets, flight bags, oxygen bags, and other small aviation accessories in compact spaces. Designed to fit in with a wide range of aircraft, the Cockpit Hook operates in various positions to accommodate countless accessories. With a holding capacity of up to 11.5 pounds and compatibility with gaps up to 5.5 inches, it is the perfect utility hook for any airplane.

Price: $14.95

Best of: New airplane accessories

With the Fuelstik, there will be no more guessing about the aircraft fuel levels in the new year. Built with durable, high-impact plastic tubing reinforced with aluminum rings, the Fuelstik is designed to withstand the rigors of frequent use. The device provides reliable measurements in gallons and pounds, with large, easy-to-read numbers visible from outside the tank. Its secure design ensures the device will not fall into the fuel tank and is compatible with most aircraft.

Price: $29.50

Best of: New electronics accessories

The MagSafe Phone Suction Cup Mount is the perfect solution for keeping MagSafe-compatible devices secure and accessible in the cockpit. This mount creates dependable, hands-free device accessibility, ideal for ForeFlight, GPS navigation, or weather monitoring during flight. The device contains a fully adjustable arm,  durable suction cup, and 20 N52-grade neodymium magnets.

Price: $34.95

Best of: New device chargers

Reliable power is a necessity in today’s cockpit. Flight Gear Retractable Charger with LED Screen keeps essential avionics and devices charged and organized while allowing pilots to focus on flying. This cigarette lighter charger incorporates two retractable cords (i.e., USB Type-C and Lightning Cable), voltage monitoring on the integrated LED display, ability to charge multiple devices at once, an adjustable viewing angle, and it works in both 12-volt and 24-volt aircraft.

Price: $29.95

Best of: New camera mounts

Flight Flix by MyGoFlight products are ideal for pilots who want to capture high-quality in-flight content in 2025. Flight Flix offers various exterior and interior camera mounts to capture stunning aerial photos and videos. The mounts are compatible with multiple aircraft and cameras, including GoPros and 360-degree cameras. They are made from high-quality aluminum and stainless steel and designed to provide rock-steady footage.

Price: Varies based on product

Best of: New sunglasses

The Method Seven Interceptor Sunglasses are the most aerodynamic frame to date, designed to accommodate a variety of face shapes and sizes. These sunglasses have ultra-thin temples, are lightweight, flexible, and resistant to scratches, and the FLT18 lenses use advanced notch filtering technology. These sunglasses are designed to provide superior visual performance and comfort for pilots, making them an excellent choice for new year flying missions.

Price: $175

Best of: New headsets

The Telex Airman 7+ is an ultra-lightweight passive noise-reduction headset for airline and business aircrews. It features large ear cushions, durable stainless-steel headband, and flexible boom-mounted microphone for clear communication. The unit weighs 6.77 ounces with the cord. At checkout, users can choose between the twin and XLR plug types.

Price: $395

Best of: New emergency kit

The new year is not the time to get caught unprepared in case of an emergency scenario when every second, minute, and hour counts. This Flight Gear Survival Kit was built for durability and ease of use in case of unforeseen circumstances. Designed to fit easily in the baggage compartment or under the seat, the kit comes with a rugged, protective carrying pouch that weighs 4.5 pounds. The kit comes complete with a foldable serrated handsaw, hatchet, and multitool with eleven functions, AA-powered flashlight, and collapsible spade. The survival kit is a versatile accessory that can be easily used across various industries (e.g., automotive).

Price: $74.99

Best of: New simulator gear

The newly released Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 (MSFS2024) has hobbyists and pros rethinking their home flight simulator setups. The Thrustmaster Hotas One Microsoft Flight Sim Edition Simulator Stick can be a great addition to any sim setup with its authentic MSFS colors, detachable sides (i.e., stick and throttle), and comfortable grips. The assembly has fourteen action buttons, a rapid-fire trigger, and an independent hat switch. In addition, it has five customizable control axes, an Xbox home button, and premapped console inputs.

Price: $99.99

Best of: New FAA publication

Aviation Supplies & Academics’  FAR AIM 2025 should be on every pilot’s New Year’s wish list. This book is the industry standard reference for Federal Aviation Regulations and aeronautical information relevant to general aviation, sport pilots, instructors, and unmanned aircraft system operators. Free Quick Reference Tabs are included with ASA’s FAR AIM 2025 purchase at Sporty’s Pilot Shop. The tabs are a fantastic addition to keeping the FAR AIM organized in the new year.

Price: $24.95, plus Free Quick Reference Tabs

Acquiring new gear often brings excitement and motivation in the new year. It opens new possibilities, boosts confidence, increases efficiency, sparks creativity, enhances convenience, and provides a sense of achievement. Skip the long store lines and add this new pilot gear to your virtual cart today.

More Gear Options for Pilots

What pilot gear should be purchased annually?

Every pilot should purchase the FAR AIM annually. The book is the industry standard reference for Federal Aviation Regulations relevant to general aviation, sport pilots, instructors, and unmanned aircraft system operators.

What new updates or upgrades are coming for pilot gear in 2025?

In 2025, almost every category of pilot gear, from flight bags and backpacks to kneeboards and accessories, will receive new upgrades.