Aviation Soaring Gifts

Soaring, or gliding as some call it, is the sport of flying a motorless sailplane. Soaring enthusiasts experience the freedom and exhilaration of motorless flight that birds naturally experience. The act of soaring requires the pilot to be skilled, physically fit and mentally agile in order to stay aloft and defy gravity, making the most of interpreting the wind, sun and clouds. True soaring enthusiasts will appreciate gifts that acknowledge their passion for motorless flight.

  1. Dynamic Soaring Rippin' Hot Hat

    • Available in your choice of 11 colors, the trucker-style hat features a modern logo of a glider on the front with the initials DS tipping off either wing. This hat has a 100 percent polyester foam front, a 100 percent nylon mesh back and is adjustable from 17 to 24 inches in diameter. The logo can be changed to include your soaring club's logo or your own personal design.

    Fleece Pullover with Sailplane Logo

    • The National Soaring Museum Fleece Pullover comes in royal blue or yellow and features an embroidered black sailplane logo on the upper left of the front. The pullover has a half-zipper neck. This 100 percent polyester fleece will keep pilots warm when in flight.

    Jonathan Livingston Seagull

    • Richard Bach's classic captures the spirit and identity of the soaring spirit. This short but poignant novella is an ideal gift for the soaring enthusiast who enjoys taking in the sensory experience of motorless flight from an armchair when the weather doesn't permit the freedom of being in the clouds.

    Sailplane Silhouette T-Shirt

    • This pique knit shirt can be dressed up or down. Lightweight and stylish with white peal buttons, soaring enthusiasts will enjoy the simple sailplane silhouette logo on the upper front left of this classically styled shirt.

    Time Fly's Wall Clock

    • This 10-inch, black plastic-rimmed wall clock features a 15m sailplane on the face, soaring against a crystal blue sky. An ideal gift for a soaring enthusiast's office, the clock will be a pleasant reminder of the exhilaration experienced when in flight. The clock requires one AA battery.

    DG-200 3-view Mug

    • Dishwasher- and microwave-safe, this mug features the actual 3-view drawing of the DG Flugzeugbau GmbH sailplane around the mug. The DG Flugzeugbau GmbH sailplane is an iconic sailplane design. The mug has an easy-grip handle and is 3.75 inches tall and 3 inches in diameter.