The Ultimate Father's Day Gift Guide for Pilots
Pilots and aviation enthusiasts are a special breed. We have flown around the internet and tracked down the best gifts at every price point.
For the Techie Pilot: Hangar Automation to Make Life Easier
You’ve probably heard of smart homes, where things can be monitored and controlled remotely through a smartphone or tablet. But what about hangars? HangarBot has the solution!
HangarBot comes complete with cellular connectivity, allowing you to stay connected around the globe. This new technology provides users the ability to control, automate, and secure general aviation hangars from anywhere in the world with network connectivity and at any time. In addition to managing your hangar, HangarBot provides wireless streaming capabilities, allowing you to stream Netflix, Hulu, and more through mobile devices.
Get the HangarBot 4G Hub for $759
For the Pilot Who Runs on Coffee: A Vacuum Insulated Tumbler
Make sure the pilot in your life is fully caffeinated and alert on all their flights with this must-give tumbler! This 11 oz. tumbler can be used as either a tumbler or a drink insulator. It features double-wall construction and is vacuum insulated. It has a clear, press-on lid with slide closure.
For the Netflix-Addicted Pilot: Aviation: A Filmed History
Many pilots like to unwind by watching anything and everything aviation-related. This DVD box set has over twenty-three hours of airplane history—aka, pilot heaven. This collection of aviation history features “Fighter Pilots,” “Military Air Power,” and “America’s Fighting Jets,” spanning from the Wright Brothers’ first flight to the advent of space exploration.
For the Pilot Who Likes to Be Comfortable: Relaxing Joggers
There’s no such thing as having too much loungewear for this dad, which is why he will appreciate these AOPA joggers. It’s offered in eco grey and made from 50/46/4 cotton/polyester/rayon with an elastic waistband and a natural color drawcord. It features two side pockets with eco-jersey lining.
For the Pilot Who Likes to Jam Out to Classic Rock: The Bose A20 Aviation Headset with Bluetooth
Want to be Dad’s favorite? Aviators dream of owning a Bose headset. The A20 has numerous features that make it the most comfortable headset we’ve worn, including lightweight, soft sheepskin cushions and a unique torsion spring that reduces clamping force. This headset will be comfortable for hours in the air. And pilots rave about the Bose’s Active EQ, which delivers crystal clear audio and rich sound when listening to music.
Get the Bose A20 Aviation Headset for $1095
For the Cool Pilot: The Wildly Popular Cranston Hat
Meet the Father’s Day gift of 2020: the Cranston Hat. This relaxed, five-panel flat brim hat will be sure to be a head-turner. It is made of 85% acrylic and 15% wool and is decorated with a brown leather patch with the ʼ39 AOPA logo.
Get the AOPA Cranston Hat for $27
For the Practical Pilot: A Lighted Kneeboard
This deluxe kneeboard features a unique lighting system and is perfect for both late-night flights and flights during the brightest hours of the day. Kneeboards were first adopted by the Air Force and Navy because of their proven reliability, high quality, and lightweight construction. They make flights smoother and more organized, meaning safer flying! This is a pilot must-have for the practical dad!
Get the Deluxe Lighted Kneeboard for $59
For the Pilot Who Thinks He’s Funny: A Book of Pilot Jokes
If the dad in your life is famous for his humor, get him this book, which will add new pilot jokes to his collection. Inside you will find many quality jokes, many cheesy jokes, and many stories to make you laugh out loud.
Get the Pilot’s Joke Book for $7
Wrapping Up
We hope this list of aviation-themed gift ideas for the father—or father figure—in your life has given you some inspiration. Whatever you pick, you will be sure to bring a smile to his face. Happy Father’s Day from all of us at AOPA!
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