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Holiday Gift Guide
by Sean Fulton
OAKLEY HALF JACKET AVIATION SHADES
Look as cool in the cockpit as you do on the ski slopes with these innovative new sun glasses from Oakley. These shades feature three different lenses that can be quickly swapped-out to accommodate varying lighting conditions, from overcast to bright sunlight. The quick-change design and rugged carrying case make these sun glasses ideal for every aviator in the family. Available for about $175 in both adult and child sizes from avshop.com.
USAF GOATSKIN A-2 JACKET
The A-2 is arguably the finest jacket to come out of WWII and it remains popular today. The finest goatskins in the world have been hand-crafted and hand-stitched, producing a jacket of outstanding quality. Authentic in every detail, the features include: snap-down collar, collar clip, stitched-down epaulets, original snap-close patch pockets, mil-spec brass zipper, and knit cuffs and waistband. Priced at $207 from uswings.com.
FULL-SIZE AVIATION WEATHERVANE
Let the neighbors know which way the wind blows with these cleverly-crafted, copper weather vanes. Each model is 26-inches long by 30 inches high. Copper spacer balls, solid brass directionals, and steel rod construction ensures this monument to aviation will stay straight no matter what the cross-wind component is in your driveway. Available in high-wing, low-wing and biplane configurations from pilotshopusa.com or celebratehome.com for about $230.
PROPLOCK
Thieves will think twice before trying to steal an airplane secured with the PropLock, the latest clamp-down security device from ProplockWilson Locking Systems, renowned for its bright-green “boot” locks to secure illegally parked cars. The PropLock clamps securely onto your airplane’s propeller, making it nearly impossible for any unauthorized pilot to fly away. Available for $235 from wilsonlocks.com.
SOFT LEATHER CONVERTBLE CARRY-ALL
These sharp new flight bags combine a touch of luxury with rugged utility. Weighing in at just over four pounds, the bags feature two removable headset compartments that attach to become a separate double-headset bag. It also has two inside dividers, a detachable shoulder strap and can carry just about everything you need for a long weekend away. The bags measure 24 inches by 10 inches by 10.5 inches, and are hand-made from top-quality cowhide in mahogany, tan or brown. Reasonably priced at $249 from pilotbags.com
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