AFE Airplan Flight Equipment

AFE Airplan Flight Equipment is a pilot supply and aviation training products company based in Manchester, United Kingdom. Its main office and warehouse are located less than a mile from Manchester Airport. AFE publishes and distributes aviation training materials, flight guides and pilot equipment. Its catalogue contains more than 3,000 products for student pilots, flying schools, airlines, aircraft owners and aviation organizations. The company also serves gliding clubs, armed forces and aircraft maintenance businesses.

Pilot Supplies and Flying Equipment

AFE provides equipment used by pilots during flight training and everyday flying.

Its pilot supply categories include flight bags, flight cases, kneeboards, flightboards and communication equipment.

The company also sells fixed-wing aviation headsets and headset accessories.

These products serve different purposes. A flight bag carries equipment and documents, while a kneeboard provides a place to keep notes and information during a flight.

Communication equipment and headsets are another part of the pilot's equipment collection.

AFE also carries aircraft checklists, accessories and instruments.

Its catalogue allows customers to browse equipment by category or manufacturer, helping them find products for their particular flying activities.

Flight Training Books and Guides

Flight training publications are an important part of AFE's business.

The company publishes and distributes materials used by students, instructors and flying schools.

Its range includes the PPL(A) Training Programme, Course Guide and Syllabus, with a 2025 revision listed.

AFE also carries the UK VFR Flight Guide, including a 2026 spiral-bound edition.

Airfield Flight Guides and VFR Flight Guide Amendments are available as separate product categories.

These publications support pilots who need training information, flight planning references or details related to airfields.

The company also lists aviation training graphics and a Boeing 737NG cockpit poster.

Flight Simulation and Training Technology

AFE sells flight simulation hardware and software.

Its categories include equipment for flight simulators and software solutions for flight schools.

These products are aimed at people and organizations using simulation as part of aviation training.

The company also provides aviation training graphics, which can be used alongside other learning materials.

Its wider training catalogue serves individual students as well as schools and professional aviation organizations.

Aviation Gifts and Industry Publications

Alongside operational flying equipment, AFE has a collection of gifts for aviators.

It also distributes Flight Training News, with subscription options including one-year and three-year periods outside the UK.

The company's aviation news coverage includes flight training events, training technology and developments involving young glider pilots.

AFE operates a pilot shop with published weekday opening hours.

For pilots and aviation fans, AFE brings together practical flying supplies, training publications and aviation-related products. Its range covers the needs of people beginning flight training as well as experienced pilots and aviation organizations.