Good office gift ideas?

Check Ebay - they even have special categories and tons of stuff airplanes related!

Does your friend have a favorite type of airplane? If so, maybe get a nice photograph of the airplane and have it framed?

If you go to Office Max, Office Depot or Staples, you will see lots of office supplies- including items for the desk. You can check there for more "practical" things.

I think Steven Covey has a line of "inspirational" photographs with appropriate sayings. You may want to look into that.

You can either go with something personal

* a picture that means something to him and is still appropriate for the work space

* some kind of decoration he will appreciate and find funny (does he collect anything?)

or with something more neutral - to avoid falling into the "this is not appropriate in the workplace" trap:

* a framed picture of some machines he works with (might be hard to get)

* a potted plant

* a nice cup

* a bowl with sweets

* a desk clock

* a nice set of pens, perhaps even a fountain pen

* a calendar

A down vest and ear muffs. It gets cold and windy on those airfields and the hangars are hard to heat from little to no insulation. A personal small Mr. Coffee Maker. A small battery/electric radio, thermal lunch bag or special container to heat left overs, container for snaks, good magnifying glass, Magic 8 Ball for fun, membership to AAA for late night emergencies.

A great idea for a personal and unique gift is a handmade painting made from a photo that you send.

Check out this site: www.paintyourlife.com

The prices are reasonable and the outcome is amazing.

Their was this one site that made customized stuffed animals and toys. You could have them make a personalized airplane for your friend!

Caution: don't buy something he might not like and won't display it in his office. That would be embarrassing.

Name card holder

Picture frame for holding photo of his family.

Mug

Pen/pencil holder

New computer mouse/mouse pad

Clock

Flowers

Maybe a ceramic plane, or a coffe cup with a plane?

a interesting print of a plane.a small desk decoration, a small manly plant...a nice wall calender.............