If you have someone on your gift list who does any type of flying you soon realize that getting them a gift is going to require some research. You can not simply walk into the local big box store and find them the perfect gift.
One thing that you can consider is an upgrade in their flight planning equipment. One of the most popular gifts will likely cost a few dollars but its well worth the purchase price. The aviation equipment offered by Garmin is top notch. The Garmin 396 GPS would be appreciated by any aviation user.
This GPS units options include a colour, high resolution screen that makes navigation much easier. You can add XM satellite radio to the unit so you continually have high-resolution weather data available to you.
If you wanted to add even more features you could also start to look at the Garmin 496 GPS. The biggest difference between the two units is that the 496 comes loaded with SafeTaxi information. That info is great for pilots who travel to new airports when they plan out their routes. Both units allow you to make the switch from air to land. The GPS units both have detailed route information once you make the switch to land travel.