Plane & Pilot - August 2018

24 AUGUST 2018 ÇPlane&Pilot

AirText LT

AirText LT provides reliable in-flight texting

capabilities for fliers looking to stay in touch

while in the air. The cell-phone-size system

relies on the Iridium satellite network and pro-

vides full coverage at all altitudes, including on

the ground. It is portable and does not require

installation. Up to six people can connect to the

system at once, and each person operates their

own account, allowing users to have private

text conversations with those on the ground as

opposed to sharing one joint account.

The LT system costs $4,950 along with a

yearly $300 subscription fee. The subscription

provides 500 messages; additional messages

are five cents each. Other versions of the

product are available, including a 16-person

account option and a text and voice option.

• sportys.com/pilotshop

Serengeti Modugno Sunglasses

A good pair of sunglasses are a must-have for

pilots conducting daytime flying with any regularity.

Serengeti’s Modugno Sunglasses are a lightweight

pair that combine a classic look with some added

touches for comfort, including adjustable nose

pads and rubber end tips for a good fit behind the

ears. For pilots, the major advantage of the glasses

are that they reduce glare but are not polarized,

meaning that fliers will still be able to view all

of their cockpit gauges and electronics without

difficulty. The glasses also utilize Serengeti’s

spectral control technology, which filters light to

sharpen colors and provide additional definition

in environments that might otherwise appear

washed-out. The glasses sell for $159.95 per pair.

• sportys.com/pilotshop