Trending gifts for pilots
Finding the perfect gift to fill the stocking of your favorite aviator doesn't have to involve neck ties or mass amounts of chocolates. The pilots at Sporty's compiled this list of items that are flying out our door. Do you need that perfect gift for the pilot on your list? These are the top 5 trending gifts for 2024. They are sure to put a smile on the face of the pilot on your list.
- Flight Gear Emergency Backup Battery - Never worry about running out of battery again with this innovative Emergency Backup Battery. This compact device features built-in Type-C and Lightning charging cords, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of devices. 2,000mAH of juice provides enough juice to get you down from the final approach fix.
- Foreflight Sentry ADS-B Receiver - Sentry is a compact, affordable ADS-B receiver specifically made for ForeFlight. In addition to popular features like ADS-B weather and traffic, Sentry also includes a carbon monoxide detector to warn of dangerous conditions in the cockpit. Sporty’s flight crew won’t take off without it.
- Sporty’s 2024 Christmas Ornament - Sporty's® Crystal Christmas Ornament is an annual tradition for pilots, flight schools, FBOs, and aviation enthusiasts. This year’s ornament features the Aircam.
- Garmin D2 Mach 1 Pro Smartwatch - With an incredible 25-day battery life, powerful in-flight navigation features, and complete health monitoring tools, the D2 Mach 1 Pro is your go-anywhere, do-anything tech companion. It’s stylish enough to wear every day but rugged enough for backcountry flying trips, with a beautiful titanium finish and a bright color screen.
- Flight Gear Bite Light - Having both hands available in the cockpit is essential, and if one is tied up by holding a flashlight that light will inevitably end up in your mouth. The Flight Gear Bite Light was specifically designed to solve this problem, with a silicone ring on the back for just such occasions.
Need more options? Check out Sporty's Gift Guide.
