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Appropriate Winging Gift
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ItsTurboTime
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How about a real nice Surefire A2 Aviator flashlight (redLED, White Xenon).
They have a 25% discount for military. I have several and they are awesome for pre-flighting at night.
www.surefire.com
They have a 25% discount for military. I have several and they are awesome for pre-flighting at night.
www.surefire.com
several? is the $200 flashlight that much an improvement over the $10 maglite that it warrants spending that much extra money? of course, i wouldn't mind getting one for a winging (in case anyone is looking for ideas), but i also wouldn't mind getting a set of solid gold wings. of course, anything extra is pretty much gravy at that point.
Check this thread. Bought 14K solid gold wings @ Santa Rosa Jewelers (6 mos ago) for $200. Free engraving. Prompt shipment. Workmanship exceeded expectations.
http://www.airwarriors.com/forum/showthread.php?t=11867
http://www.airwarriors.com/forum/showthread.php?t=11867
I'd go with the solid gold wings (my wife bought me some). I also like the aircraft models that they sell, but that's me. Something like this is what I mean ...
... although there are many others out there.
Maybe a print of the aircraft selected?
Saw some that had prints of the training aircraft flown plus the fleet aircraft.
Could also call the spouse or girlfriend (boyfriend?) and ask what they'd like.
Hope that helps ...
Click on pics for links ... I haven't bought any of these, just Googled them so I can't vouch for quality.
... although there are many others out there.
Maybe a print of the aircraft selected?
Saw some that had prints of the training aircraft flown plus the fleet aircraft.
Could also call the spouse or girlfriend (boyfriend?) and ask what they'd like.
Hope that helps ...
Click on pics for links ... I haven't bought any of these, just Googled them so I can't vouch for quality.
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Blutonski816
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A watch would seem like a nice gift... I think the issue of Aviators and watches was covered in another thread...
Motion Models charges ~$140 for a stock, nothing extra E-2 model.
https://www.asianimportsinc.com/ will custom paint it, configure it, names, etc. for the same price. They've done about a bizillion cruise plaques, models, etc. (or in my squadron's case, a cruise plaque with a model. Fantastic work. Plus they do a lot more than just plaques and models.
https://www.asianimportsinc.com/ will custom paint it, configure it, names, etc. for the same price. They've done about a bizillion cruise plaques, models, etc. (or in my squadron's case, a cruise plaque with a model. Fantastic work. Plus they do a lot more than just plaques and models.
I'm sure you're looking for something aviation related, but I'm sure something practical/entertaining would be appreciated as well. Subscription to Netflix, gift certificate (movie buff? Best Buy. Car Guy? Napa/Checkers/Pep Boys), a nice bottle of scotch/whiskey/vodka/moonshine/turpentine. All of this would be in the 25 - 100 dollar range.
A nice card with a family photo, and a little cash, would go over well with any new aviator as well.
A nice card with a family photo, and a little cash, would go over well with any new aviator as well.
I'm gonna have to disagree with the wooden wings, they are cool in wardrooms and O'clubs but that is about it.
The gold wings are always a hit, I also really liked a framed picture of my fleet a/c with 2 smaller pics of the training aircraft flanking a set of wings. These can be found from Wings in Pensacola on Barrancas. or at www.flywings.com
The gold wings are always a hit, I also really liked a framed picture of my fleet a/c with 2 smaller pics of the training aircraft flanking a set of wings. These can be found from Wings in Pensacola on Barrancas. or at www.flywings.com
My in-laws bought me a helmet bag (black, so different than everyone elses) with my name and wings embroidered. Don't know how much they paid, but embroidered wings on helmet bags are always a great gift.
My girlfriend then (wife now) bought me a hand sketched drawing of the MH-60S (helo I selected) matted in the center of a large picture frame and the T-34 and TH-57 (training aircraft) in smaller mattes below it along with a matted set of wings between all 3. Greatest wall hanging I've ever seen.
Be careful with the watch...while the Blue Angel Citizens are very popular, you don't want to be wearing it on top of an aircraft you are preflighting unless you don't mind it getting banged around a bit.
My 2 sense.
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My girlfriend then (wife now) bought me a hand sketched drawing of the MH-60S (helo I selected) matted in the center of a large picture frame and the T-34 and TH-57 (training aircraft) in smaller mattes below it along with a matted set of wings between all 3. Greatest wall hanging I've ever seen.
Be careful with the watch...while the Blue Angel Citizens are very popular, you don't want to be wearing it on top of an aircraft you are preflighting unless you don't mind it getting banged around a bit.
My 2 sense.
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I say get something cool that he/she would really want. My parents got me a digital camera so that I could send them pictures from the boat and other places I had been to. I thought it was pretty cool. The watches are cool, but I second the banging around comment. I went from a nice fossil to a cheap timex really quick once I started hitting my hands against domes and oil lines. Just get what he/she would like.
14K Wings of gold would be very special. I'd also consider a quality leather flight jacket (the spec has been relaxed so the issue ones are pale shadow of the real deal...fake mouton and rolled leather, etc.). There are some good threads on quality leather jackets. Neat gift for the wingee to give dad as well.
I agree with the wooden wings issue. Kinda 70's.
However, the personalized gift is a good idea. Gold wings would definitely be a hit. If you want a model, check out : http://www.squadrontoys.com/ They do a pretty good model....imported from the PI.
I wish I had a $200 flashlight too. Most likely it would probably end up gear adrift.
However, the personalized gift is a good idea. Gold wings would definitely be a hit. If you want a model, check out : http://www.squadrontoys.com/ They do a pretty good model....imported from the PI.
I wish I had a $200 flashlight too. Most likely it would probably end up gear adrift.