Aviation Gear Reviews & Pilot Insights

Discover the best aviation headsets, cockpit mounts, EFB apps, and avionics upgrades for general aviation pilots. FlightMonkeys is a trusted source for pilot gear reviews, training reads, and guest‑written articles.

Popular Guides
Headsets: Bose A30 vs Lightspeed Delta Zulu vs David Clark
EFB Setups: iPad mounts & kneeboards that work in turbulence
IFR Currency: Stay sharp with sims and scenarios
ADS‑B & Avionics: Pragmatic upgrade paths for legacy Cessna/Piper
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Gear & Avionics Reviews

GA pilot wearing an ANR aviation headset

Best Aviation Headsets (2025)

Bose A30 vs Lightspeed Delta Zulu vs David Clark — comfort, ANR, and value for GA pilots.

iPad mount attached to Cessna yoke with EFB open

Top iPad Mounts & EFB Kneeboards

Secure and readable in turbulence — our picks for yoke, suction, and leg mounts for iPad mini/Pro.

Latest Articles

Home simulator setup for IFR proficiency

IFR Currency: Staying Sharp Without Burning Hours

Practical ways to maintain proficiency using sim time, chair‑flying, and smart scenario planning.

Pilot preflight risk management checklist on kneeboard

Risk Management: PAVE & 3P in the Real World

Apply PAVE and the 3P model to everyday VFR flights. Make better go/no‑go calls.

Legacy Cessna instrument panel mid‑upgrade

Avionics Upgrade Path for Legacy 172/PA‑28

From basic ADS‑B to glass — what to do first, what actually adds safety, and what’s just nice to have.

Aviation headsets on a pilot bag
Comparisons of Bose, Lightspeed, and David Clark headsets for GA.
iPad mini on kneeboard with EFB app
EFB kneeboards and cockpit mounts tested in turbulence.
Portable ADS‑B receiver on a Cessna glare shield
Portable ADS‑B receivers and budget avionics paths.

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