Kneeboard - Great for writing down weather conditions or ATC instructions.
- If you plan on flying with an iPad, consider a kneeboard with an iPad mounting system.
Flight Bag - Something that will store all your supplies while providing easy access at a moment's notice.
VFR Sectional Chart - Electronic maps are useless in the event of an electrical failure. Bring paper charts as a backup.
Optional
Fuel Strainer - These are included on the airplanes but its good to have a back up.
Sunglasses - It can be very difficult to see obstacles without proper eye protection.
Foreflight - As an "Electronic Flight Bag (EFB)", this app consolidates all the information you need during a flight into one single app.
ADS-B IN - Receives ADS-B signals and outputs them onto your moving map, revealing the location of other air traffic in your area.