The holiday season is upon us, which means holiday shopping is also underway! Finding the perfect gift for the pilot in your life can be tricky, so we’ve compiled a list of some of our favorite ideas to get you started!
Fashion
There are many different gift ideas to help your favorite pilot fly in style. You can find countless T-shirts with fun sayings like “World’s Flyest Pilot” to choose from. Another pilot favorite is a classic bomber jacket to keep them warm and fashionable! You also can’t go wrong with a classic professional pilot shirt for the commercial pilot in your life. These short-sleeve button downs are a staple of commercial pilot wardrobes and they can never have too many.
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Function
Pilots don’t have a desk since they sit in a cockpit, but that doesn’t mean they don’t need one! Most pilots end up using their lap or knee as a “desk” instead. So why not give a gift that converts their lap into a more useful workspace? Kneeboards are a pilot favorite, allowing them to keep accessories like phones and take notes with ease.
Other useful ideas for professional pilots are a travel adapter charger or portable charging pack. Commercial pilots travel around the globe and these handy device will help them ensure that they never end up stuck with the wrong charger or dead devices.
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Fun
If your pilot likes to read, there are dozens of incredible books about the history of aviation that are sure to be a hit gift. You can also find endless different accessories like keychains, necklaces, watches, and so on that incorporate flight and planes into their design. Looking for a fun, classic gift option? Why not give a pair of aviator sunglasses as the perfect accessory to any outfit! The possibilities are endless for fun, unique, aviation themed gifts. Here’s a list of options compiled by Amazon to get you started.
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Flight
Of course, if you’re looking for the perfect gift for just about anyone who wants to take to the sky, we’d have to recommend giving the gift of flight! Experiences are one of the best gifts to give, and we’re positive that the memories you’ll make at High Flight will last a lifetime.
