Not that extraordinary, but my "Claw" tie down kit. I just don't trust chocks alone to keep the wind from messing with my airplane. Seems like every time I want to go someplace, the winds pick up to 10G15 anyway. And that says nothing of prop/jet/rotor wash. Combined with a good control lock (more rope in my case), I feel much better about not finding my airplane in a different place than I left it.

I really love my light and powerful Yamaha generators. Good for safety and comfort. Use with discretion because it’s loud. Sounds and smell of carbon fuel burning in the morning may not be for everyone.

Making fresh coffee on my solo to Powers, Oregon:

mtv wrote:A very good quality folding knife, clipped to my pants pocket.

+1. And a Leatherman on my belt. Seems like there are always loose screws somewhere.

Mid weight work gloves…I like the Mechanic Style…good flexibility with protection…plus paradors and 100 Tywraps….

A garbage bag. There's almost always something that can be cleaned up and flown out.

Oregon180 wrote:A garbage bag. There's almost always something that can be cleaned up and flown out.

This is the best suggestion thus far, IMO.

Oregon180 wrote:A garbage bag. There's almost always something that can be cleaned up and flown out.

Good thing to have in the cockpit when carrying untried pax.
Much better than those little airsick bags when someone starts puking.

Airdave100 wrote:Mid weight work gloves…I like the Mechanic Style…good flexibility with protection…plus paradors and 100 Tywraps….

What is a parador?

Should have corrected earlier…..Paracord….invaluable….like a few bungee cords