Airplane owners and pilots’ associations look for free in the store
If you are looking for the perfect gift for the pilot in your life, you have come to the right place. Here are some of our important suggestions.
It is no secret that pilots are more likely to be exposed to the harmful rays of the sun than those who choose to stand firmly on the ground. Therefore, high-quality, aviation-specific brand sunglasses should become an important part of each pilot's personal pre-flight checklist. Since most sunglasses are made for the flightless public, it is often difficult to find a pair of lightweight, non-polarized lenses that can be worn comfortably under the headset for a long time. (Polarized lenses can reduce glare, which is not a problem in the air, but they also make some instrument displays difficult to see.) This is where method seven comes in. The company's men's and women's aviator sunglasses series are made of lightweight materials that can present a clear and vivid picture to the wearer. The shades start at US$190, and they are competitively priced to match the shades of other famous designers.
The only disadvantage of flying to the airport or aviation activities is usually the lack of transportation when landing. Whether it’s a quick refueling and lunch at the village airport without a courtesy car, or a week-long flight at the expansive Three Trees Airport, pilots often have to rely on others for transportation—or worse—they Own two feet. Spencer Aircraft Supply provides the perfect solution: Folding electric bicycles can be thrown to the back of various aircraft. The Jupiter Discovery X5 bike weighs only 40 pounds and can reach a top speed of 16 miles per hour, making it the perfect tool for going to the nearest fast food restaurant or enjoying a delicious hangar dinner on the other side of the Three Trees Airport property. Although this item is one of the more expensive items on our list (priced at $795), we know that the pilot in your life will like a set of foldable wheels.
With the advent of winter, it seems that the bomber jacket is all the rage, but in fact, it is a new brand of vintage aviation clothing and military bird jackets from Barnstormer USA. "From the legendary Polo shirt to the iconic jacket inspired by [WWII] uniforms, all series have traveled through the corridors of time, allowing us to relive and amplify aviation history with elegance and [nostalgia]," the website said. The company was founded by several French aviation enthusiasts and prides itself on manufacturing high-quality, time-honored clothing to commemorate the past of the aviation industry. Although there are many items to choose from, our favorite article is a jacket to commemorate one of the two remaining Curtiss P-40F Battlehawks named Lee's Hope. The retail price of this work on the Barnstormer USA website is $195.
Another cold weather purchase comes directly from the AOPA Pilot Gear Store. Although simple, a pair of aviation-themed socks will be used again and again. From flight decks to office parties, you can't go wrong with a pair of $15 windsock socks.
If the pilot in your life is a fan of all technology, then you may want to consider this. Garmin's GPS aviation smart watch D2 Air has an aviation-themed dial made of durable glass, which can accompany the pilot to fly, exercise, or even spend a day on the golf course. This watch is equipped with direct navigation, pulse oximeter, weather, level status indicator heading pointer, airport information, altimeter, flight record, etc., similar to a glass cockpit on the wrist. In addition to the aviation function of the watch, it can also be connected to any smart phone, allowing the wearer to keep track of calls, text messages and e-mails. If connected to an Android phone, the wearer can also reply to text messages directly from the watch. If you are interested in this gift, please be sure to purchase a $499 watch from Aircraft Spruce's website to ensure it arrives before Christmas; Garmin's website will not be able to ship within a few weeks.
If "get big, or go home" is your gift motto, and your gift recipient is a warbird or jet enthusiast, then take an introductory flight or complete an airplane ticket check-in at Stallion 51 at Gateway Airport in Kissimmee, Florida Is your best choice. The Stallion 51 fleet includes several North American P-51 Mustangs, North American T-6 Texans and the highly modified Aero Vodochody L-39 Albatross. Mustangs and Texans can be used for directional flights and inspections, while Albatros can be used for upset recovery training. For more information on pricing, please fill out the contact form on the Stallion 51 website.