Get the gifts you REALLY want this Christmas

If you’re tired of getting socks and ties for Christmas, here’s a gift guide with ideas for every budget. Share it with your loved ones so that Santa delivers what you really want this year. And of course, there’s nothing stopping you from buying yourself a gift or two. We’re sure you deserve it!

Born to Fly mask

Price: R85*
Buy it here: Pilots ‘n Planes
Choose from a wide selection of aviation-themed masks to protect against Covid-19.

Airplane cufflinks

Price: R229*
Buy them here: That Bloke

Made from polished, silver-coated coppper, this neat set of cufflinks makes the perfect gift for the airplane enthusiast. A matching pin is also available for R199.

Aviation American Gin 750ml

Price: R389*
Buy it here: Takealot
For the pilot who enjoys a good G & T after a flight. Batch distilled in Portland, Aviation is America’s original craft gin. Aviation is created by the first bartender-distiller partnership with a vision for a versatile and mixable gin, making it the perfect gin for any cocktail.

Punching Holes in the Sky

Price: R300*
Buy it here: Punching Holes in the Sky order form
Scully Levin’s bestselling autobiography, Punching Holes in the Sky, is a must-have on any pilot’s bookcase.

Wacaco Barista Kit
for Nanopresso Portable Espresso Makers

Price: R569*
Buy it here: Takealot
The Wacaco Minipresso range is perfect for on-the-go coffee lovers, with a wide range of accessories that ensure the perfect brew in any location. With no need for electricity, the manual pressure pump makes it ideal for any trip.

Red-E RC 5 Compact Powerbank

Price: R299*
Buy it here: Cape Union Mart
The Red-E RC 5 Compact is small and powerful. It contains high-density compact polymer cells, LED indicators and a built-in light. Capacity: 5 000mAh. Output: 1A/5V X1 (intelligent system). Input: 1A/5V

Leatherman Rev Multitool

Price: R899*
Buy it here: Cape Union Mart
Now you can keep an entire toolbox in your pocket and be prepared to ‘Do it Yourself’ with Leatherman’s all-new Rev multi-tool. It has a blade length of 6,6cm, 13 functions, locking blade and weighs just 168g.

Women’s Fairbanks Fleece

Price: R699 (on sale now!)*
Buy it here: Skyhound
The ideal mid-layer for your next aviation adventure. This fleece has a useful phone pocket with pass-thru headphone cable port. It’s a sweater hybrid that boasts comfort and sleek styling in one. With plenty of pockets, there’s storage for anything from passports to cell phones.

Thule Chronicle Backpack 26l

Price: R1 799*
Buy it here: Thule
This handy backpact has plenty of space to carry a laptop and tablet, plus a whole lot more. It boasts laptop and tablet sleeves with SafeEdge construction to protect edges.  You can also keep your phone, sunglasses or other small valuables secure in the SafeZone pocket with its rigid exterior and soft-lined, foam-padded interior.

The XL Pro Flight Bag

Price: R 1 899 (on sale now!)*
Buy it here: Skyhound
The Lift XL Pro is ideal for professional pilots who prefer an understated, all-black look.
As a larger version of the top-rated Lift Pro Bag, the Lift XL Pro adds more room for storage (including two headsets) and more organisation options, all while retaining the signature design features that make Flight Outfitters bags so useful in the cockpit. Slides over your rolling luggage for easy transport.

Ray-ban aviator sunglasses

Price: R2 249*
Buy them here: Superbalist
A wide range of top-quality aviator sunglasses are available for men and women.

Bose A20 Aviation Headset

Price: R22 595*
Buy it here: Pilots ‘n Planes
Features: • 30% greater active noise reduction than conventional aviation headsets • 30% less clamping force than conventional aviation headsets • Clear audio with active equalisation • Bluetooth® audio and communications interface for connectivity with your communications and navigation devices* • Customisable audio prioritisation control lets you mute an audio signal when receiving a communication, or mix the two together • Simple, intuitive headset operation—plug it in, turn it on, go flying • Coiled cable down-cable now available in selected configurations • Certified to FAA TSO-C139 and EASA ETSO-C139 • Adjustable powered microphone can be connected to either earcup and set in a range of stable positions for optimal communications • Smart shutoff helps provide at least 45 hours of use from just two AA alkaline batteries • Five-year transferable limited warranty covers parts, labour and second-day return expenses for non-abuse malfunctions

*ALL PRICES WERE CORRECT AT TIME OF PUBLISHING.