Toy Planes
Shopping for pilots can seem tricky, but there are some great sites online with ideas for super pilot gifts. No pilot should be in the air without a GPS unit, and the GPSMAP 296 from Garmin is one of the best. It comes preloaded with a built-in Jeppesen database along with terrain and US obstacle databases. When the device compiles this information it you provide you with detailed views of your flight route, displayed over realistic topography. For added safety, you can put the unit in Terrain mode for TAWS-like warnings and alerts when proximity conflicts loom ahead. The 256 color, high resolution TFT display offers easy viewing even in direct sunlight. The 296 also features USB data transfer, fast processing speed and a rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack. The built-in logbook tracks your flying hours and automatically records departure and arrival locations.
Toy planes are another great gift for the pilots in your life. The 1/48 scale PA-18 Super Cub is a advanced version of the popular Piper Cub. The plane was frequently the choice of bush pilots, who added floats, skis, or huge donut-like tires for landing on glaciers. Your Piper Super Cub model lets you see the engine and detailed interior and contains a decorative stripe decal along with the registration number.