Cockpit Supplies & Pilot Navigation Tools

Build an Organized Flight Deck: Kneeboards, Flight Computers, Checklists and More

The right cockpit supplies turn a busy flight deck into an organized one. This collection gathers the pilot tools you reach for from preflight through parking: the kneeboard that holds approach plates on your leg, the E6B that backs up the panel math, the checklist that keeps every flow honest, and the CO detector that quietly watches the cabin air. From a student pilot's first flight bag to a working professional's kit, the core gear is here from brands like ASA and Jeppesen.

Most pilots build their cockpit kit around a few core jobs: capturing information, computing the numbers, and keeping the cockpit safe and organized.

• Write it down: the aluminum ASA VFR Kneeboard is the classic leg-mounted desk for clearances and frequencies; compare clipboard and tri-fold styles in pilot kneeboards.
• Compute the numbers: the ASA CX-3 electronic flight computer is approved for FAA knowledge tests, while the E6B paper flight computer never needs batteries. Compare every option in flight computers and plotters.
• Stay procedural: aircraft-specific pilot checklists keep each phase consistent, and pilot logbooks document every hour toward your next certificate.
• Fly safer: a portable unit from CO detectors warns of carbon monoxide before symptoms start, and pilot flashlights handle dark preflights and night cockpits.
• Run a digital cockpit: mounts, backup batteries, and glare protection in iPad and tablet accessories keep your EFB flying, and instrument students can add the BLOCKALLS view limiting device for hood work.

Not sure which kneeboard fits your setup? Our guide to the best pilot kneeboards compares the top models side by side.