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It’s almost that time of the year again: Jingle Bells playing around every corner. If finding Christmas presents is hard, try finding (an affordable) one for a pilot!
First of all, we want to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and happy holidays!
Despite the current circumstances.. Because it has been one hell of a year.
Perhaps you have flown less this year than you expected (especially if you fly for a living). Or perhaps you have flown more, because, well.. what else is there to do? For me personally, flying has given me a way to escape all that is currently going on in the world. A way to release my mind, some sort of meditation you could say.
And despite everything going on right now, we have to keep looking ahead, to better times, but also just try to make the most out of every day right now.
Because well, Christmas and the warmest time of the year hasn’t been cancelled!
And if you’re like me, you love receiving Christmas presents, but you love giving them even more. But one question returns each year: what should you give?
Well, we listed a few great aviation holidays presents options to give to those special aviation lovers in your life.
If you’re looking for a small, inexpensive gift, check out these gift ideas that are under $50. What about a nice aviation-themed leather wallet or socks, a good book or some really cool luggage tags?
Sporty’s Debossed Pilot Wings Genuine Leather Wallet
$29.99
Buy now on AmazonSet of 3-Pairs, Aviation-Themed Premium Crew Socks
$32.95
Buy now on Amazon$18.95
Buy now on AmazonAviator Personalized Whiskey Glasses, Set of 4
$49.95
Buy now on AmazonFly Girls: How Five Daring Women Defied All Odds and Made Aviation History
$19.15$28.00
Buy now on AmazonLedlenser – P7.2 Flashlight, Black with Case
$39.95
Buy now on Amazon$11.95
Buy now on AmazonIf it may be a little bit more expensive, there are some great options for gifts between $50 and $100!
Kore Aviation P1 Series PNR Aviation Headset
$89.99$99.99
Buy now on AmazonFlight Outfitters The Lift Travel Bag
$99.95
Buy now on AmazonUnderstanding Weather – Rod Machado’s Interactive eLearning Course
$79.00$99.00
Buy now with 30% offYouki Metal Vintage Airplane Propeller
$57.99
Buy now on AmazonAviationTag Douglas DC-3 (Candy Bomber)
Buy now on Amazon
If you have a budget between $100 and $200, we believe you can find the best gifts, without breaking the bank.
A budget of $200 allows for a wide choice of flight bags, handheld radios, courses, cameras, quality airplane models and more.
Yaesu FTA-250L Handheld Airband Transceiver (COMM only)
$188.43
Buy now on AmazonRod Machado’s Complete ‘Digital’ Private Pilot Collection
$199.95$338.70
Buy now with 40% offLanding Leathers Men’s Air Force A-2 Leather Flight Bomber Jacket
$249.99
Buy now on AmazonAuthentic Models 47.25″ Barnstormer Propeller
$180.00
Buy now on AmazonIt might not happen very often, but sometimes you want to find that one special gift, and that may cost a little more. What does a budget of $200 to $500 give you? The newest GoPro cameras, flight simulator hardware, quality flight bags, pilot jackets, and lots more.
Here are a few of the options:
Yaesu FTA-450L Handheld Airband Transceiver (COMM only)
$229.98
Buy now on AmazonLightspeed Aviation – The Gann, Leather Flight Bag
$340.66
Buy now on Amazon$449.00
Buy now on AmazonLogitech G PRO Flight Yoke System
$210.00$243.00
Buy now on AmazonIcom IC-A25N Handheld Airband Transceiver (NAV & COMM)
$449.99$475.00
Buy now on Amazon$410.00
Buy now on AmazonLanding Leathers Men’s Air Force A-2 Goatskin Leather Flight Bomber Jacket
$299.99
Buy now on AmazonOr how about a gift that could actually save their life one day? The Garmin inReach Handheld GPS and Satellite Communicators are on sale this month!
$323.99$349.99
Buy now on Amazon$409.90$449.99
Buy now on Amazon$660.00
Buy now on AmazonFaro G3 ANR Carbon Fiber Aviation Headset with Bluetooth
$620.99$689.99
Apple iPad Mini (7.9-inch, Wi-Fi + Cellular, 64GB)
$514.00
Buy now on AmazonInsta360 ONE X 360 Action Camera
$394.99
Buy now on AmazonFor that one special pilot in your life, it can be a little more extraordinary. What about a quality watch, a high-end aviation headset or perhaps a drone? It’s up to you!
Bose A20 Aviation Headset with Bluetooth
$1,095.95
Buy now on AmazonGarmin D2 Delta, GPS Pilot Watch
$949.00
Buy now on AmazonBose ProFlight Series 2 Aviation Headset
$1,045.95
Buy now on AmazonIf the person you are looking a present for loves flight simulator, here are a few cool gift ideas!
If you’re looking for more flight simulator inspiration, you can check out our guide The Best Flight Simulator Hardware and Software for Pilots in 2020
ThrustMaster T.16000M FCS Flight Pack Joystick
$320.00$367.95
Buy now on AmazonLogitech G Pro Flight Radio Panel
$149.99
Buy now on AmazonT.Flight U.S. Air Force Edition Gaming Headset
$79.99$99.99
Buy now on AmazonHoneycomb Alpha Flight Controls Yoke & Switch Panel
$399.99$443.93
Buy now on Amazon$153.66$164.66
Buy now on AmazonRealSimGear Garmin GNS530 GPS for X-Plane and P3D
Buy now on Amazon
Logitech PRO Flight Switch Panel
$99.99
Buy now on Amazon$123.49
Buy now on AmazonMicrosoft Flight Simulator as a Training Aid
$29.63$29.95
Buy now on Amazon$279.00
Buy now on AmazonWe sincerely hope this guide has provided you with the value you were looking for. If you’re not quite sure yet, we have written quite a few guides that cover topics such as the best flight bags, flight simulator gear, the best watches, and lots more. Freel free to browse through them as well, they might give you some extra inspiration! You can find them all here.
Of course, these are just a few ideas to give you inspiration. It’s not at all about the cost of a gift, what matters is the gesture.
Happy Holidays!
Have any questions, suggestions or remarks about this guide? Let us know!
Last updated on December 07, 2020 by Senne Vandenputte
