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Cockpit supplies and pilot navigation tools that keep your flight deck organized

Cockpit supplies are the tools a pilot reaches for from preflight through parking: kneeboards that hold approach plates on your leg, flight computers that back up the panel math, checklists that keep every flow honest, logbooks that document your hours, and carbon monoxide monitors that quietly watch the cabin air. Whether you are building a student pilot's first kit or refining a working professional's flight deck, this collection gathers the core gear from trusted aviation brands including ASA, MyGoFlight, Flight Outfitters, Flyboys, and Sensorcon.

Types of cockpit supplies

Kneeboards and tablet kneeboards

A kneeboard is the leg-mounted desk that keeps clearances, frequencies, and approach plates within reach. Classic clipboard and tri-fold styles such as the Flyboys Reversible Pilot Kneeboard suit paper workflows, while rotating tablet folios like the MyGoFlight Skyfolio and the Flight Outfitters iPad Flight Desk secure an iPad for EFB flying. Compare every style in pilot kneeboards.

Flight computers and planning tools

Flight computers handle wind, fuel, time, and distance math. The ASA CX-3 electronic flight computer is approved for FAA knowledge tests, and the Aviation Runway Selector and Crosswind Component Tool speeds up runway and crosswind decisions. Browse the full range in flight computers and plotters.

Checklists, logbooks, and charts

Aircraft-specific pilot checklists keep each phase of flight consistent, pilot logbooks record every hour toward your next certificate, and current FAA charts keep your navigation legal and accurate.

Safety and visibility gear

A portable carbon monoxide monitor such as the Sensorcon AV8 Inspector warns of CO before symptoms start, and pilot flashlights handle dark preflights and night cockpits. Instrument students can add view-limiting devices like the BLOCKALLS IFR View Limiting Device or Foggles for hood work.

How to choose the right cockpit supplies

  • Match your mission. A student pilot needs a simple kneeboard, an E6B, and a logbook, while an instrument or professional pilot benefits from a tablet kneeboard, an electronic flight computer, and a CO monitor.
  • Decide paper or digital. A paper E6B never needs batteries, while an electronic unit like the CX-3 is faster and FAA-test approved. Many pilots carry both.
  • Size your kneeboard to your device. Confirm the folio fits your exact tablet, and choose a rotating mount if you switch between portrait and landscape in flight.
  • Mount it securely. Yoke and suction mounts such as RAM mounts keep a tablet in your scan without blocking the panel.
  • Prioritize safety. A carbon monoxide monitor and a reliable flashlight are inexpensive insurance every cockpit should carry.

Why buy from Pilot Mall

  • Aviation-only focus. We sell pilot gear and nothing else, so every product is chosen for the cockpit.
  • Trusted for 25+ years. Pilots have relied on Pilot Mall for cockpit supplies across more than two decades.
  • Free U.S. shipping over $100. Most cockpit kits ship free within the United States.
  • Expert guidance. Our team flies, so we can help you match the right kneeboard, flight computer, or safety gear to your aircraft and mission.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the essential cockpit supplies every pilot should have?

Every pilot should carry a kneeboard to capture clearances and frequencies, a flight computer such as an E6B or the ASA CX-3 for time and fuel calculations, aircraft-specific checklists, a logbook, current charts, a flashlight, and a portable carbon monoxide monitor for cabin safety.

What is the difference between a paper E6B and an electronic flight computer?

A paper E6B is a manual slide-rule calculator that never needs batteries and is ideal for learning the fundamentals, while an electronic flight computer like the ASA CX-3 performs the same calculations faster, handles unit conversions automatically, and is approved for use on FAA knowledge tests.

Which kneeboard is best for an iPad?

The best iPad kneeboard is one sized to your exact tablet with a rotating folio, such as the MyGoFlight Skyfolio or the Flight Outfitters iPad Flight Desk, which secure the device on your leg and let you switch between portrait and landscape during flight.

Do I really need a carbon monoxide detector in the cockpit?

Yes. Carbon monoxide can leak into a piston-aircraft cabin from the exhaust and heating system without any odor, so a portable aviation CO monitor like the Sensorcon AV8 Inspector provides an early warning before symptoms impair the pilot.

What cockpit supplies does a student pilot need first?

A new student pilot should start with a basic kneeboard, an E6B flight computer, a logbook, and the aircraft checklist, then add a tablet kneeboard, view-limiting glasses for instrument training, and a CO monitor as training progresses.