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Holiday Gift Guide
by Sean Fulton
 FAR/AIM 2007
You can't fly if you don't know the rules, so help the aviator in your life start the new year right with a current copy of the Federal Aviation Regulations and the Airman's Information Manual. ASA's 6-inch by 9-inch volume is the industry standard, so you'll know you got the perfect gift. Just $17 from asa2fly.com.
 SLIP-ON STUDS
Don't let an icy ramp intimidate you from wearing your best casual loafers. These clever, slip-on studs go over your regular shoes and will provide traction for virtually any slippery surface. Crafted of rugged thermoplastic with embedded steel studs, you can throw a pair into your luggage or flight bag to give you traction when you are on the road. Just $15 each from luggageplanet.com.
GIRLS FLY T-SHIRT
It's not just mommies and grandmas who fly, now Girls Fly as well with these cute, pink-and-white, 100-percent cotton T-shirts from Women Fly. Available in sizes Toddler 2 through Youth 12, there are even some adult sizes in case Mom wants to match. Comes in both pink and blue. Just $15 to $20, from womenfly.com.
 SPEC SAVER SUNGLASS KEEPER
Stop fumbling with your sun or reading glasses in the cockpit. This clever little stylish, unisex metal pin attaches to your shirt or lapel and holds glasses securely even while running and bending over. Just think, no more having to worry about stepping on your glasses in a cluttered cockpit.
Less than $17 from magellans.com.
 LIGHT-WEIGHT PORTABLE CHOCKS
These clever chocks are ideal for taking with you on a trip, weighing in at just 6.5 ounces per pair. They stack neatly together and can be stowed in the airplane or even carried in your flight bag. Just $20 per pair from airgizmos.com. 
 NOT MY HUSBAND'S AIRPLANE T-SHIRT
This cute, all-cotton T-shirt is the ideal gift for the female aviator in your family, perfect for answering those stupid questions at the airport. Available in red or navy for $20 from womenfly.com.
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