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Pilot Store
Everything you need to start your aviation journey — curated starter packages, branded Merlin gear, and recommended equipment.
Starter Packages
Everything you need in one box. Choose your tier and walk in ready to fly.
Best Value
CADET Package
$249
The essentials to get started
- ✓Custom Merlin flight bag
- ✓Pilot logbook
- ✓ASA E6B flight computer
- ✓ASA plotter
- ✓Kneeboard with clipboard
- ✓FAR/AIM book (current year)
- ✓Fuel tester + checklist card
- ✓Merlin t-shirt & hat
- ✓Merlin patch + sticker pack
- ✓Welcome training roadmap
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AVIATOR Package
$749
Complete training kit — just add a headset
- ✓Everything in Cadet
- ✓Sporty’s Private Pilot course (online)
- ✓ASA Oral Exam Guide
- ✓iPad mount (yoke/kneeboard)
- ✓Aviation sunglasses
- ✓Merlin branded hoodie
- ✓Portable handheld radio
All-Inclusive
CAPTAIN'S Package
From $1,549
Walk in ready to fly. Includes headset.
- ✓Everything in Aviator
- ✓Aviation headset (choose your tier)
- ✓ForeFlight 1-year subscription
Headset Options
- Faro G2 ANR$1,549
- David Clark H10-13.4$1,649
- David Clark ONE-X$2,049
- Bose A30$2,449
Merlin Gear
Rep your flight school. All merch is made-to-order and ships directly to you.
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Merlin T-Shirt
$28Classic black tee with gold Merlin logo
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Merlin Hoodie
$55Premium heavyweight hoodie, embroidered logo
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Merlin Hat
$25Structured snapback, gold embroidered
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Merlin Patch
$12Iron-on embroidered patch, 3-inch
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Merlin Sticker Pack
$85-pack of aviation stickers
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Merlin Flight Bag
$45Custom pilot bag with Merlin branding
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Recommended Gear
Hand-picked by your instructor. These are the tools we trust and use every day.
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Headsets
Technology
Training Materials
Pilot’s Handbook (PHAK)
~$20FAA-H-8083-25C — the foundational knowledge book for all pilots
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Private Pilot ACS
~$15Airman Certification Standards — know exactly what the examiner expects
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Study Aids
Private Pilot Test Prep 2025–2026
~$20Practice questions and explanations for the FAA written exam
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ASA E6B Flight Computer
~$12Manual flight computer — required for training and the checkride
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Ready to Start Flying?
Get everything you need with a Merlin Starter Package, or book your first discovery flight.