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Holiday Gift Guide
by Sean Fulton
LEATHERMAN WAVE TOOL
Forget your Swiss Army knife. While we don’t expect you to do an engine overhaul in the air, this handy,  all-purpose tool provides just about every possible tool you’d need to overcome or fix minor mechanical difficulties during the flight or preflight, including wire cutters, two knife blades, needle nose pliers, five different screw drivers and the all-important can and bottle opener. It weighs a half a pound, comes in a leather sheath with a 25-year guarantee and is priced at only $70.
ASA LONG TRI-FOLD KNEEBOARD
The ultimate laptop desktop,  featuring a large, tri-fold nylon desk built around a brushed aluminum VFR kneeboard. Easily holds maps, flight computer, pens and approach charts, and folds quickly to reduce the clutter during landing. An excellent value at $33. 
AVCOMM DELUXE DUFFEL STYLE FLIGHT BAG
On the slightly less expensive side is this full-featured, rugged, padded nylon flight bag that strikes a balance between size and carrying capacity. The wide inner container holds sectionals, facility directories and nearly a dozen approach plate binders, while side compartments accommodate everything from sunglasses to your kneeboard. It’s perfect for cross-country flights, with pen compartments easily accessible on one end, flashlight compartments easily accessible along the other, and a removable transceiver bag. It measures 15" x 12.5" x 10.5", and is priced at only $80.
 XACT TWO-WAY WRISTWATCH COMMUNICATOR
Before you head off to your next air show, make sure everyone you love is wearing one of these handy, two-way wristwatch radios for clear communications from up to 1.5 miles away. The radios work with most conventional, handheld consumer two-way radios, allowing you to communicate with friends who just don’t happen to have to coolest gear in town. Each watch is priced at $60 and supports 22 channels. It comes with its own recharger, and the batteries can be replaced by the owner.
TRAVELTOW ROTATING LUGGAGE HANDLE
Here’s a great gift for anyone with a rolling suitcase. This handle attaches to the handle of your suitcase and can be twisted to a more comfortable angle, making it easier to get from airplane to rental car or shuttle van. Only $25.
SCOTT LEATHER CERTIFICATE WALLET
You worked hard to earn it, why not display your pilot’s certificate in a handcrafted leather wallet designed specifically for aviation credentials?  Some pilots carry their certificates in a wallet, risking accidental loss or theft. This hand-stitched wallet made from Grade A Saddle Leather allows you to carry your flying credentials separately; keep them in your flight bag at home, or in your pocket on the road. Each holder features two display areas, one for your certificate and another for your medical certificate. A really nice gift, available in brown and black, for $40.
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