When I first had the good fortune of making an airline cockpit my office, it didn’t take long to realize organization was imperative for not only a smooth operation but a safe operation. Scrambling to find the appropriate emergency checklist as the fire bell is clattering in your ear or attempting to locate a pen to write down a route amendment that a New York controller is rattling off like an auctioneer is not exactly a professional or safe situation.
For GA flying, I’m always in search of a better organization system for my Arrow and that’s what prompted this Aviation Consumer review. To keep it contained, I focused on organizers priced under $50 that are found easily between two popular online aviation shopping stores—Sporty’s and Aircraft Spruce. A caveat: What might work for my airplane may not work for your airplane and vice versa. And, your personal priority preference for items needed in flight is important when considering the available options. Here are my top-pick aircraft-specific bargain-priced products.