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Cool Stuff | PRODUCTS THAT MATTER
 HOME PAGE TO HOME BASE
Ever wonder how long it will take to fly to some of the great destinations you read about in this magazine? Well now you can easily plot a course from your home airport to any of the destinations featured in Aviator’s Guide for free, thanks to a partnership between this magazine and FlightPrep.com. Beginning this month, we’ll include a “FlightPrep” button next to every destination article on our web site. Just click the button, and FlightPrep will provide you with a point-to-point flight plan and time enroute from your home base airport to an airport at the destination. FlightPrep subscribers can also access online weather, an interactive airport directory, and advanced flight planning services for both VFR and IFR travel through the company’s web site at www.flightprep.com. Subscriptions to FlightPrep start at $79.95 per year for AOPA members, or $99.95 per year for non-members.
 It’s Not A Red Carpet, But …
Let visitors know what’s in store even before you open the door. This clever indoor/outdoor mat tells the truth about your aviation lifestyle. The heavy-duty mat has stitched edges and durable printing that will last a lifetime. Cleans up with a garden hose. Only $21.99 from www.pilotmall.com or by calling 800.249.5730.
It’s Knot A Problem
Nothing can ruin a great cross-country than fumbling with a tie-down rope in rain, snow or bitter cold.  You can’t tie a good knot with gloves, and not using gloves isn’t always the most pleasant of outdoor experiences. But Pennsylvania inventor Jeff Stafford has developed a handy new tie-down device that makes securing your aircraft as easy as turning a knob. The Stafford Kwik Klamp is a stainless-steel tie-down clamp that secures your tie-down ropes with a large burled knob, making them easy to tighten and loosen even in frosty weather with a pair of gloves. The Klamp holds tight, but is designed so that it won’t chew up your ropes, giving years of tie-down protection. The Klamps are priced at $49 each, and can be purchased from Stafford Kwik Klamp at www.staffordkwikklamp.com or by calling 610.486.0567. FBO and dealer inquiries are welcome.
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