Pilot's Gift Guide - SA Flyer Supplement

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.

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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.

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