| |
Holiday Gift Guide
by Sean Fulton
 FRESH WATER ANYWHERE
Now you can get fresh, clean water to drink just about anywhere you go with this Katadyn water bottle from Magellans. This handy, take-along water bottle has its own built-in carbon filters to clean out harmful chemicals, bacteria and other icky things that might lurk in drinking water at some of the more … rustic FBOs you visit. Holds 26 ounces and comes with a handy carrying strap for just $44.85 from magellans.com.
 OUTDOOR GUARDIAN
This light-weight and convenient survival tool is ideal for pilots who regularly hike in or fly over sparsley-populated terrain. The Guardian is made of durable, ABS plastic, and includes a whistle, fire starter, hook sharpener, glass breaker, and signal mirror. A great stocking stuffer at $19.98 from pilomart.net
 AVIATION-THEMED SPARK-PLUG STATUES
Hand-crafted from real aviation spark-plugs, these 7-inch tall statues will look great in the family room, den, or even on your desk at work. A great conversation piece for just $16.98, and available in airplane, bi-plane and helicopter configurations from pilotmart.net.
 WINGS OF CHANGE
To see some of the greatest airplanes in the history of aviation, you need no longer pack your bags and head to Ohio or Washington, DC. A new book, Wings of Change, chronicles some of the most innovative aircraft in history, as seen by photographer Dan Patterson and retired Royal Airforce pilot Ron Dick. This is a wonderful hard-cover, coffee table book that makes an ideal gift for the pilot in your life. Available for $39.95 from fireflybooks.com
 DRIP-IT PRO™ WATERING SYSTEM
Don’t let your plants die just because you like to travel. If you don’t have a pet sitter or relative dropping by the house to rummage through your underwear and personal belongings while you are away, consider this neat system that automatically waters plants while you are away. It holds 4 ounces of water and will stand up-right in any pot larger than six inches. Just $11.85 from magellans.com.
 NIGHT WRITER PEN
Nothing beats a lighted pen for scratching ATC clearances out in a darkened cockpit. But most lighted pens we’ve seen put out an anemic glow that barely reaches the page. Not so with this bright blue LED light from Magellan’s. This light is powered by three watch batteries and provides ample illumination for writing, reading back clearances, and even finding your way on a sectional. Comes with three spare batteries and two black ink cartridges. Priced at $20 from magellans.com.
|
|
|
