PILOT'S GIFT GUIDE – SUPPLEMENT
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PILOT'S GIFTS SUPPLEMENT As the year draws to a close, and the festive season approaches, we take the opportunity to showcase some of the many gadgets and essentials that many pilots would like as a Christmas gift. ONE OF THE MOST DESIRED gifts is the latest technology noise cancelling headset. The latest Bose A30 Bluetooth headset is a favourite – not just for the pilot but also for passengers. For those whose budgets might not stretch that far, replacement ear-seals and mic. covers are a great way to make older headsets new again.
Handheld VHF radios are another welcome gift.
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All good pilot supply shops are happy to provide a complete service to flying schools, AMOs as well as the public at large. Even better – all the pilots supply shops in this supplement will gladly provide goods on mailorder and courier them.
Here is a list of the most popular items for pilot’s gifts. •
Leatherman knives
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Aviator watches
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Bose and David Clark headsets & accessories
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Icom & Rexon transceivers
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Sunglasses - especially Raybans
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Pilot shirts, trousers, epaulettes
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Swales and Fox One mock exams
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Pooleys excellent Air Pilots manuals
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PPL and CPL study material
Rayban aviators are popular with all sexes.
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Brightline bags and other flight bags.
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Kneeboards, whizz wheels, protractors, fuel strainer, fuel gauges, pitot covers etc.
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Books and various flying training support DVDs & CDs.
Garmin D2 Marq. Knee pads are a great help and not expensive.
The Bose AS30 - at around R25,000.
The ASA CX-3 calculator is an essential. December 2023
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