Looking for the perfect gift for the aviator in your life — or maybe treating yourself to the ultimate flight sim upgrade? Whether you’re shopping for a student pilot just starting their journey, a seasoned aviator, or a passionate home cockpit builder, Desktop Pilot has the gear to take any setup to new heights.

We’ve rounded up our top flight simulator gifts that combine realism, quality, and value.

Desktop Pilot Cessna 172 Flight Simulator

If you’re shopping for a serious aviation enthusiast, this is the crown jewel. The Desktop Pilot Full Flight Simulator delivers an authentic cockpit experience featuring full-size panels, yokes, throttle quadrants, and optional accessories like trim wheels and ignition panels. Perfect for pilot training programs or advanced simmers who want a professional-grade setup at home.

Gift it to: Flight schools, student pilots, or aviation enthusiasts ready to elevate their training.

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Throttle Quadrants & Vernier Boxes

For hands-on learners, throttle boxes make the perfect add-on. Our most popular models — the TPM Vernier Throttle Box, Carb Heat Vernier Throttle Quadrant, and TPM Throttle Box V2 — offer realistic control feel and precision for Cessna 172 and other GA aircraft.

Each throttle box is plug-and-play, durable, and built for hundreds of training hours.

Gift it to: Student pilots learning engine management or simmers upgrading from entry-level gear.

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Fuel Tank Selector & Trim Wheel Combo

The perfect mid-range gift for simmers who want realism without going full cockpit. The Fuel Tank Selector and Trim Wheel replicate essential flight controls with smooth, accurate feedback. It’s a great way to build muscle memory for real-world training.

Gift it to: Aviation students and instructors building custom setups.

Ignition Panels & Switches

Small but mighty, ignition panels add an immersive layer to any flight sim experience. They make a fantastic gift for hobbyists or instructors who already have a throttle setup and want more realism in their pre-flight routine.

Gift it to: Pilots-in-training who love the details.

The Economy Bundle

If you’re looking for a ready-to-go setup without breaking the bank, the Economy Flight Sim Bundle includes everything needed to take off right out of the box — throttle quadrant, ignition panel, flaps panel, trim wheel, parking brake, and fuel tank select.

Gift it to: Anyone new to flight simulation or working toward their first solo flight.

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