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Holiday Gift Guide
by Sean Fulton
CITIZEN BLUE ANGEL SKYHAWK WATCH
Nothing says aviator like a quality watch capable of telling time in at least 20 time zones. The Blue Angel Skyhawk from  Citizen handles 22 time zones, has three world time alarms, and a 99-minute countdown timer ideal for mastering non-precision instrument approaches. It also has the required rotating slide rule bezel that qualifies it a “real” cockpit instrument, and has a four-year battery reserve. In the unlikely event of a water landing, this watch is water-resistant to 100 meters. Available in stainless steel or titanium for $249 to $299. 
USAF MA-1 FLIGHT JACKET
The USAF nylon flight jacket, has protected pilots for decades in the air and on the ground! Insulated for warmth, with four snap-close pockets (two outside, two inside), knit cuffs, collar and waistband, and zippered combination utility/pen pocket on the left sleeve. For emergency situations, the jacket is completely reversible to Safety Orange. MA-1 is genuine government issue, and offers incredible warmth during even the most bone-chilling preflight. The jacket comes in green, navy or black, and can be worn by men and women. Note: the jackets run small. For more normal fit, order one size larger. Prices range from $70 to $90, depending on the retail outlet.
 EFIS MOUSE PAD
This cool mouse pad with an EFIS silk-screened onto it is a great conversation piece at work, and helps you keep your heart in the sky while your feet (and butt) are in a more earthly configuration. Only $13.
 AVIATION-THEMED WALL CLOCKS
Every pilot spends his or her hours on the ground longing for minutes in the air. What better way to count the hours until that next flight than with clocks that remind us of the panel that takes us skyward. Four models, including an attitude indicator, DG, VOR and altimeter. Less than $30 each.
 MAKE BEAUTIFUL MUSIC TOGETHER
Anyone who’s ever listened to scratchy country music through an ADF will appreciate the PXE7300 from PS Engineering. This unit is a combination CD player and AM/FM radio that has received FAA certification for installation in GA aircraft. It has a special mute feature that lowers the volume on the pilots headsets when an incoming radio transmission is detected. The unit is priced at $1,495, and scheduled to go on sale this month. Visit www.ps-engineering.com for more information, or call 865.988.9800.
IMMELMANN SWEATER
 This beautiful mercerized cotton sweater has gray, blue and champagne accents that will look great whether you’re just hanging out at the hanger or wolfing down that $100 hamburger (just watch the mustard!). Available in small through extra large sizes, for about $70.
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