GEAR GUIDE The right fit for how you fly B Y D AV E H I R S C H M A N | P H OT O G R A P H Y B Y C H R I S R O S E THIS YEAR'S AOPA PILOT GEAR GUIDE COMBINES NEW AND OLD, well-proven and futuristic. New avionics technology and creative apps that enhance flight safety and enjoyment are included, as are some thoroughly old-school items such as aircraft covers and batteries that have proven themselves in harsh conditions. Whether you're a gadget freak or a Luddite, there's something for you in this collection. There's also an unavoidable subjectivity to our choices. AOPA Pilot editors are shown with the products they like, trust, and recommend from personal experience. Sometimes-as in the choice of headsets-that comes down to personal taste. General aviation is in a period of rapid change, and some of these items reflect our hope and expectation that a few of these products may someday make the jump from purely Experimental use to the wider GA fleet. We hope you enjoy these products as much as we do. What's on your wish list? Cast your vote and enter to win a package of gear selected by the editors of AOPA Pilot. www.aopa.org/pilot/gearcontest www.aopa.org/pilot AOPA PILOT | 49http://www.aopa.org/pilot/gearcontest http://www.aopa.org/pilot