- Altimeter
- Vario
- Airspeed Indicator
- Camel back
- Stuff sack
for example, if you are hanging in a tree.
A pilot’s belt kit should include:
- Cigarette lighter
- Whistle – three blasts to indicate distress (six in the UK and Europe)
- Small mirror – for signalling
- Spool of dental floss – for lowering to the ground to pull a rope up if you crash into a tree
- Mini head torch
- Mini multi-tool
- Compass
- Spare batteries
- High energy (adventure racing type) food
- Cling film sandwich wrap (half a roll length)
- Roller bandage
- Mini pharmacy
- Supply of essential regular personal medications
- ID/passport/cash/credit card/insurance documentation
- Hidden cash stash – money talks if you need help. US dollars are universally recognised
- Pencil/paper