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Do We Like Airplanes or Other Pilots?

By: Mark Glassmeyer, President of Flight Outfitters If you’ve spent any time in general aviation—whether in the cockpit, at a fly-in, or just loitering around a hangar—you’ve probably had that thought: Do I really like people… or just…

“Tariff”-ied to buy a new flight bag right now?

By: Mark Glassmeyer, President of Flight Outfitters Even for folks like us—who live and breathe this stuff—tariffs are tough to track. One day things are smooth, the next it’s a tangle of new fees and shifting rules. The Team at Flight…
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STAHL SPEED: A Legacy of Flight, Family, and the Bag That Went to Africa

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to grow up in the cockpit, teach your sons to fly, travel the world for a living, and safari in South Africa—all while carrying the perfect flight bag—ask veteran airline pilot Matt Stahl. Matt…
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EAA AirVenture 2024: A Family Reunion Like No Other

EAA AirVenture 2024: A Family Reunion Like No Other Another year, another unforgettable EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in the books! The Flight Outfitters team packed up our bags, trucks, and those iconic Adirondack chairs, and headed north for our…
2024 Summer Solos

2024 Summer Solo Stories

At the beginning of the summer we asked our social media followers to tell us their first solo stories. Each participant received a free Flight Outfitters t-shirt to replace the one cut off their back. We had some great entries!  You can read…
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How the Lift 2.0 Came to Be

“If it ain’t broke, still fix it?” The story of how the Flight Outfitters Lift 2.0 flight bag came to be.    Thomas Bertram Lance is credited with saying, “If it ain't broke, don't fix it.” This is good advice for many things outside…
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An Alaskan Long Weekend Trip

An Alaskan Long Weekend Trip By: Mark Glassmeyer If you know our brand, it won't surprise you that we jump at any chance to fly around Alaska with our friends. The 2024 Alaskan Airman Show was the perfect reason this Spring. Wanting to visit…

SUMMER SOLOS!

Calling all pilots who take their first solo flight from now through August 9th, 2024!! At Flight Outfitters, we're all about celebrating the special moments in your aviation journey, from first flight lessons to flying solo, we want to be…

5 Beach Vacation Essentials

It's prime beach vacation season! From totes to SPF protection shirts, we have you covered. Here are the top 5 beach vacation essentials to round out your trip. #1 Sand Bar Tote These new Sand Bar Totes are perfect for summer traveling.…
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Flight Outfitters Becomes the Official Apparel Partner of AOPA

Flight Outfitters, a leading brand in aviation and provider of high-quality aviation gear and accessories, has entered into an exclusive partnership with the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association to launch the new AOPA Pilot Gear store on FlightOutfitters.com.…
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2024 Mother’s Day Gift Guide

Mother’s Day is just around the corner. Help make it a special day by getting Mom something she’s going to love. Whether she’s a pilot or your favorite co-pilot, we have it covered. From flight bags to apparel, here are our top gifts for…
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A Kneeboard for Everyone

Ever since Doug Masters, from the 1986 classic movie Iron Eagle, used his tape deck kneeboard to create his own soundtrack and listen to Chappy’s instructions on what to do next, Mark Glassmeyer, Flight Outfitters’ President, has been enamored…
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Flight Outfitters Annual “Pilot Your Own Adventure” Contest

The Flight Outfitters “Pilot Your Own Adventure” contest is an annual writing competition that partners with the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) to bring the aviation community together for a fun-filled event. For the past three…
The Lift Flight Bag: The Bag That Started It All

The Lift Flight Bag: The Bag That Started It All

By: Mark Glassmeyer, Founder and President As I worked my way through flight school, it occurred to me that something was missing. I had all the gear I needed, flashlights, an iPad, fuel tester, charging gear, an E6B, countless charts and…
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March Pilot Spotlight : Chris Clarke

Flight Outfitters' March Pilot of the Month is Chris Clarke! You may know Chris online at @chrisclarkefly  on social media where he loves to share content flying his plane, information about cars, and all things mechanical!  Having…

Flight Outfitters Celebrates 10 Years!

The Flight Outfitters Story at 10 Years By: Mark Glassmeyer, Founder and President Anniversaries offer a moment to remind ourselves why we entered into a relationship or began a journey in the first place. This year Flight Outfitters is celebrating…
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February Pilot Spotlight: Jan Greenberg

This month Flight Outfitters is highlighting Jan Greenberg as our pilot of the month. “I was living in New Orleans and heard a radio ad offering an introductory flight. The ad said if I didn't like it, I wouldn't have to pay for it. I thought,…

National STOL announces 2024 schedule

As the official team apparel of National STOL, Flight Outfitters is excited to share the 2024 National STOL competition schedule. With 9 competitions currently on the calendar (and a few more still in the works), this year is poised to be the…
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2023 Recap – best videos, stories, and new gear!

2023 was an amazing year here at Flight Outfitters. We wanted to share some of our favorite videos, stories, and new gear from this past year. Top 3 Videos #1: Backcountry Flying Backcountry Flying tips from Brian Jekkins Read…

Top 10 Reindeer Requested Gifts

Find yourself asking, "Oh deer, what do I get them this holiday?"  We've compiled our reindeer PIREPS to give you the Reindeer most requested gifts for the Holiday 2023 season.  Perhaps, these deer's wants will satisfy one of your dears wants…
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Putting the Airfoil Jacket to the test in the Grand Tetons

A week out West in the Grand Tetons in Wyoming and surrounding areas can be a sublime experience. To do it at the start of fall allows for the changing of the season and all the splendors that come with it. Golden aspens paint the landscape…
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An Adventurous Beginning

THE 2023 PYOA CONTEST 2ND PLACE STORY By:  Donna Miller About ten thousand hours ago (pilots understand this time frame, and this is a flying story after all), I found myself working as a civilian for the Air Force in Taegu, South Korea,…
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What to expect at the High Sierra

Heading to the High Sierra Fly-In this year? First, here’s a little background on the High Sierra event. The High Sierra Fly-In was created as a celebration of backcountry aviation, at a gathering of like-minded individuals. It’s located…
Courtney Kiser - 2023 PYOA contest 3rd place winner
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The First Spark

THE 2023 PYOA CONTEST 3RD PLACE STORY By: Courtney Kiser The first spark. The engagement. The wedding. How do these events relate to aviation? They involve a tired, old airplane that was soon to spread its wings again. This airplane would…
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Announcing: Flight Outfitters is the EXCLUSIVE Retailer of Fat Tire Cowboys

Flight Outfitters is proud to announce their partnership with Fat Tire Cowboys. From FO flight bags and apparel to FTC caps, t-shirts, knives and cleaner, you can now find it all here EXCLUSIVELY at FlightOutfitters.com. Learn more about the…
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Fall Flying Essentials

Fall flying season is upon us! It's time for cool mornings and nights and amazing flying conditions. Here are a few items to get you going!   #1 A versatile jacket For those cold fall mornings, ditch the bulk and dawn a versatile…
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Fight or Flight

THE 2023 PYOA CONTEST 4TH PLACE STORY By: Olivia Allen Many fairy tales start with “once upon a time” and are only a fable. However, my story started as a little girl with a dream. Not a lot of people expected a deaf little girl with a…

Oshkosh 2023 Recap

Oshkosh 2023 was bigger than ever and didn’t disappoint! With seemingly more planes, pilots, and enthusiasts alike, #Osh23 will go down in the books as a memorable one. We caught up with old friends and made a lot of new ones. A special thank…
Shelbe Jarrett - 2023 PYOA Grand Prize Winner Story
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What If?

THE 2023 PYOA CONTEST GRAND PRIZE WINNING STORY By: Shelbe Jarrett What if? Two impactful words that held me in their powerful grip for a long time. As an adolescent growing up, I had no idea what I wanted to be in life. Sure, I had fantasies…
Chris Gayman - 2023 PYOA contest 5th place winner
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A Life Changing Choice

THE 2023 PYOA CONTEST 5TH PLACE STORY By: Chris Gayman I think my story may have sparked from a different origin than most. When I was 5 years old, I had an unfortunate accident that resulted in me losing my foot. I don’t remember much from…

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