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Holiday Gift Guide
by Sean Fulton
 CUTE PEWTER KEY CHAINS
Show loyalty to your bird with these great, conversation-starting pewter key chains. Less than two inches wide and tall, and ruggedly good-looking with remarkable detail, they cost less than $10 each. 
 INSTRUMENT THEMED COASTER SET
Whoever said drinking and aviation don’t mix never saw these great coasters designed to look like aircraft instruments in both modern and classic configurations. A set of four costs about $12 and includes the altitude indicator, airspeed indicator, altimeter and DG in both “Classic GA” and modern glass-cockpit configurations.
JEPPESEN CAPTAIN'S FLIGHT BAG
One of the better bags for cross-country flying, the Jeppesen Captain’s Flight Bag features two removable headset bags that can be attached to each other and carried as a unit, as well as a removable transceiver bag for your hand-held. Roomy interior has plenty of space for maps, approach charts and the many miscellaneous items required for the average trip. The bag is made of tough padded nylon measuring  12" x 22 1/2" x 8" and available in both black and blue for $150.
LIGHT-WEIGHT FOLDING BIKE
End your dependence on beat-up courtesy vans or expensive rental cars with this collapsible, go-anywhere bike that will go just about anywhere a flight bag will. This light-weight, all-aluminum German bike is great for throwing into the back of the airplane to serve as emergency transportation. Priced right at about $300.
FABRIC PILOT KEY CHAINS
Organize airplane, hangar and locker keys with one of these handy fabric key rings decked out with the words, “Remove before Flight”. Great stocking stuffers at about $2 each.
DEAD STOP CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR
This inexpensive safety device makes a great stocking stuffer.  For a number of reasons, airplanes and their occupants are susceptible to poisoning by deadly carbon monoxide gas given off by engine exhaust. If detected, it’s a minor mechanical problem. If not detected, it can have serious repercussions. These disposable units only last a few months, and are great to keep mounted on the dashboard of your plane just in case. Only $4 and worth every penny.
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