With just a blink of an eye, streets are going to be covered again with figures, lights, and lanterns. Houses are going to be filled with extravagant lights like those in the form of bright stars that blink in the beat of Yuletide songs. The season of giving is fast approaching which also means that people will be busy again preparing and buying gifts. We can’t stress enough the hassle of deciding what gift to get especially if you’ll be giving it to a person who is an aviation enthusiast.
Just like a fork and spoon, cup and saucer, coat and tie, there are also some things that are better together and were made for each other. The same goes when it comes to each individual, there are also some great possessions that will best describe us as a person. For instance, when someone is into the arts, we tend to give this person a painting, sets of acrylic paints, tickets to a museum, or a canvass. We all have different tastes and hobbies and there are also different items that are ideal for each one of us.
How about if a person is into aircraft? Unless you have enough money to buy a real airplane, the best gift to give is an airplane model. Aside from everyone who can go buy it, it is also meant to be treasured by all aviation enthusiasts who find pleasure and delight in collecting these precious items. If you haven’t decided yet whether to consider buying it or not then, here are some reasons why you should give it a go:
- It is not just for kids
Flying models range from plain toy gliders made of balsa wood, paper stock or foam polystyrene to mechanical scale model created from materials such as balsa wood, styrofoam, carbon fiber, bamboo, fiberglass, or plastic and are occasionally skinned with tissue paper or mylar covering. Some people think that airplane models are like toys and were made just for kids to play. Aviation aficionados prove it wrong. It is for everyone. Age doesn’t really matter especially when it comes to indulging yourself in your best interests. If you are into aircraft then, this one is right for you.
- It tells great stories and histories
Regular people are not familiar with the fighter planes used in World Wars, nor those flying machines used in some Hollywood movies. These aircraft are not just made for displays, each model also tells us silent stories of wonder. If you are an aviation enthusiast and have a personal collection of different aircraft, then, I bet that you know the story of each model by heart, given that you took time to find it on a shelf or had it custom built. Since these models will last forever, you can also tell these stories to your grandchildren in the future.
- It can be an addition to his/ her airplane collection
Airplane collection doesn’t always mean figures and models. Some also like to collect vintage posters of different aircraft, aviation-inspired books, aviation-themed decorations in their houses, airplane photography or artwork, and even real-life airplanes or aircraft. But we can’t really tell, maybe giving an airplane model to an aviation enthusiast might just give him the inspiration to also be an airplane model collector.
Collecting may either be just for fun or it may also be a way of getting extra income. Some started collecting since they want to fulfill their personal interest in life, while some are only collecting as an investment in the future.
- It fulfills dreams and tells good memories
Airplane model is not just for aviation enthusiasts, you can also give it to someone who used to be a pilot or to a friend who used to dream of becoming a flight stewardess but didn’t have the chance to pursue it. For a retired pilot, receiving an airplane model will let him think of those good and bad memories of his flying days. It will serve as a window to his past endeavors starting from the days when he was still visioning himself soaring in the skies to the moment when he finally made it and became a remarkable pilot of his time. For a person who has a long dream of being a flight stewardess or a cabin crew, this will serve as a reminder of her childhood dream. Though it may stir up feelings of melancholy and disappointment for not reaching her dream to be in the skies, it will still serve as a reminder of her hopeful days.
- It lasts a lifetime
Whether you will give it as a gift or buy it for yourself, it is still best if you are going to have it custom built. Although there are already mass-produced airplane models available in the market, it is still safe if you are going to let a skilled model maker build it according to your plan. The main reason why custom-built models are better than those in the market is it is not being produced by batch which might compromise the product’s quality. Each custom-built model takes a number of days to finish, assembled carefully detail by detail to produce a precise, meticulous finish! And if it was made with great quality materials and by best craftsmen, it will surely last a lifetime.
There are a lot more reasons why you should consider giving an airplane model as a gift to an aviation enthusiast. Whether you want them to remember you just by simply looking at the model displayed on the shelf or you just want it to be an addition to their collection, you should definitely give it a go! There are also other special items to give that they will also be thankful for. But whatever happens, you just can’t be wrong with an airplane model. Try and you will see. Just remember to look for the best craftsmen if you are planning to have it custom built.
Craftsmen need to look after every detail, starting from the style and design down to the final paint scheme.Aircraft models were first created way back early civilization.
It is believed that the oldest one was hollowed out in 1898 at Saqqara tomb.
At that moment, they did not pay close attention to the importance of that artifact until 1960— that was when Dr. Khaliln Messiha, an Egyptian doctor and amateur learner of aircraft models, started a discussion about the origins of model plane craftsmanship.
Since then, developers made commercial airplanes carrying passengers and cargos, making it easier for people to travel in the skies.
After the booming opening of the space program with NASA kept on developing, they have expanded to also incorporate spacecraft to model aircraft.
Hopefully, through our accessible resources and advanced technology, inventors and builders will be able to build and invent futuristic flying machines that will represent "UFOs" and "Star Trek" spacecraft.Some aviation enthusiasts prefer building airplane models by themselves.
As well as the latest metals, bearings, turbo engines, and fuel systems, modern airplanes are in constant development with new and improved technologies coming into being every year.
And, finally, it can be precision-made to the most accurate degree, meaning that, in time, this new technology could mean even better definition and speedier, more efficient planes.
In normal times, around 400 airplanes take off every hour around the globe - this number could be increased if operations were less expensive.
Issues of carbon footprint aside, the development of lighter-than-metal materials could have a profound effect upon global travel.
Artificial IntelligenceAI is set to change the world, and that includes the realm of aviation.
Advances in computing mean that this futuristic-seeming technology is now not only being developed but being implemented.
The global business jet market size is expected to reach USD 29.32 billion by 2025, registering a CAGR of over 3% from 2019 to 2025, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc.
The global business jet deliveries are expected to reach 919 units by 2025.
A rising number of high net worth individuals, especially in the mature economies, has fueled the growth.
Moreover, increased access to private aviation has resulted in a significant surge in the demand for charter services, thereby supporting the revenue generation.Passenger safety is the top priority in the business aviation industry.
Aircraft operators seek safety approvals via independent auditing systems.
The companies operating in the marketplace focus on adopting advanced technologies for the utmost safety of the customers.
