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Cool Stuff | PRODUCTS THAT MATTER
 YANKEE DOODLE GALS
If you’ve ever dreamed of hearing your tender young daughter utter those fateful words, “Daddy, I want to grow up to be a fighter pilot,” then this book is for you. This entertaining children’s book covers the history of the Women Air Service Pilots (WASPs) of World War II, describing all of the non-combat ways women helped the war effort through bravery and strong flying skills. More than 90 pages with 70 original photographs, compiled by author Amy Nathan for National Geographic. A great deal at around $15.
 AVIATION POLO SHIRTS
Let your avocation be the hot topic of conversation next time you hit the golf course with these comfortable, attractive bi-plane polo shirts. This exclusive polo shirt is made of 70% silk and 30% cotton. It features a knit bi-plane pattern on the collar and cuffs. A small bi-plane is embroidered on the upper left chest. Available from Doppeldecker for $59 each.
 FIBER OPTIC FLASHLIGHT EXTENDER
Think telecommunications is the only good use for fiber optics? Think again. This handy tool from 3M plugs onto the end of the min-Mag flashlight and redirects the beam using fiber optics into remote or hard-to-reach areas. Ideal for night-time pre-flights when you don’t want a wide beam of light to destroy your night vision, or when working in cramped quarters. Economically priced at only $8.99.
 AVIATION EARRINGS
Let everyone know how you get around with these fun, aviation-themed earrings. Available in DC-3, Space Shuttle and Cub versions, these 14kt gold-plated earrings have surgical steel posts and are approximately a half-inch long. A bargain at $10 per pair, available from Sporty’s.
SPORTY'S BI-PLANE ROCKER
This hearty, aviation-themed wooden rocker will be a part of your family for generations to come. Hand-carved of solid wood with an authentic reproduction finish, the rockers measures 34 inches by 17 inches high, and has a wing-span of just under 20 inches. A family heirloom in the making for $275 from Sporty’s.
 GUIDE YOURSELF ON A VACATION
If you’re heading to Lakeland for Sun ’n Fun, why not hop over to the Bahamas for one of the coolest GA travel experiences on earth. This authoritative manual provides all the information you need for a fun, safe trip, including color photographs of every airport, maps, pilot information, customs and immigration, hotel and recreation phone numbers, and even a survival section for those situations we don’t like to think about. Available for about $50 from Pilot Publishing.
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