• Capture the interest of your aviation fan with an aviation gift.airplane image by Clarence Alford from Fotolia.com
  
  While some prefer to keep their feet firmly planted on the ground, many adventurous types delight in high-flying aviation adventures. Whether the recipient for whom you are purchasing a gift is a pilot or just a fan, you can delight him by selecting an uncommon gift that contains an aviation theme. These gifts make a great addition to any plane lover's collection of aviation paraphernalia and serve as an unexpected surprise come gift-giving time.
  
  

Lego Plane

• Give the aviation fan in your life an enjoyable activity and an interesting conversation piece. Popular children's toy creation company, Lego, offers an array of plane cuts that allow crafty individuals to assemble their own Lego plane. These kits range from simple to elaborate. All include detailed instructions, ensuring that even the most inexperienced Lego user can successfully assemble the pictured aircraft.
  
  

Propeller Clock

• A propeller clock, available at Barnes and Noble and many other gifting sites, will add a touch of aviation to any room. This impressively large, wooden propeller features a clock in the center, allowing the piece to be both decorative and functional. The clock would fit nicely in any den, home office or library.
  
  

Plane Jewelry

• Female aviation fans would likely enjoy receiving aviation-themed jewelry that shows not only their style, but also their love of flying. Necklaces, bracelets and earrings, all featuring aviation prominently, can be purchased at many jewelry stores or online gifting sites. Consider the gold, double-loop airplane earrings, available from tailwinds.com. These earrings feature a gold tone and a prominently placed airplane.
  
  

Airplane Paperclips

• These simple office supplies have a decidedly aviation-related shape and would appeal to any plane lover. The airplane paper clips, available at an affordable price from GiftsforProfessionals.com, function the same as traditional paper clips, but feature an airplane shape. These cleaver creations will make a great addition to the desk of any pilot or aviation fan.
  
  

Crystal Airplane

• A crystal airplane makes an elegant addition to any aviation collection. These beautiful home decor items can be found at an array of online retailers, including GiftsforProfessionals.com. While it can be a pricey gift, it is often available in a variety of sizes, allowing you to select one that fits your budget while still surprising and pleasing the aviation lover for whom you are purchasing the gift.