More Black Friday Savings!
- The Thrifty Pilot
- 6 days ago
- 6 min read
🛩️ The Ultimate 2025 Aviation Black Friday Deals Round-Up
Welcome back, Thrifty Pilots!
Black Friday 2025 has delivered once again — and this year’s aviation deals are some of the best we’ve seen in recent memory. From premium headsets and cockpit hardware to discounted sim software and pilot accessories, this is your chance to upgrade your gear without grounding your bank account.
I've verified every offer through trusted retailers and industry round-ups, so you can shop with confidence. Below, you'll find highlights across every major category.
✈️ Headsets & Audio: Bundle Bonuses & Price Cuts
While some premium models are holding steady on price, look out for bundles and bonus gifts that add real value:
Product | Retailer | Black Friday price / promotion | Evidence |
Bose A30 Aviation Headset (Bluetooth) | MyPilotStore | The A30 remains at its regular price of US $1 ,299 but MyPilotStore is bundling a free Bose SoundLink Micro speaker (US $119 value) and giving 10 % off each additional A30 purchased in the same order. | MyPilotStore shows the headset price and notes that a free SoundLink speaker is included plus a 10 % discount on additional units. |
Lightspeed Delta Zulu Pilot Headset | MyPilotStore | On sale for US $1 ,199 (US $1 ,299 regular price; $100 off). | The MyPilotStore Black Friday page lists the Delta Zulu headset at US $1 ,199, marked down from US $1 ,299. |
Bose ProFlight Series 2 Aviation Headset | MyPilotStore | Regular price US $1 ,099 with free Bose SoundLink Micro speaker (US $119 value). | The special‑offers page notes that the ProFlight Series 2 comes with a free Bluetooth speaker. |
🕹️ Flight-Sim Hardware: Home Cockpit Builders, Rejoice
Whether you’re flying with Microsoft Flight Simulator or X-Plane, the savings are serious this year:
Product | Retailer | Black Friday price / promotion | Evidence |
Honeycomb Bravo Throttle Quadrant | Honeycomb Aeronautical | US $299.99 (standard price; widely considered the benchmark under US $300). | The Honeycomb official store lists the Bravo Throttle Quadrant at US $299.99. |
Honeycomb “Bravo Airbus Captain’s Bundle” | Honeycomb / FSElite | Bundle that includes the Bravo, Airbus throttle levers, dust cover and other accessories for US $299. | FSElite’s Black Friday round‑up notes that Honeycomb is offering bundles and cites the Bravo Airbus Captain’s Bundle price of US $299. |
Thrustmaster TCA Sidestick Airbus Edition | MyPilotStore | Discounted to US $69.95 from US $89.99. | The special‑offers page lists the sidestick at US $69.95 (sale) vs its regular price of US $89.99. |
Deluxe Saitek Flight Simulator Bundle (X‑Plane 12 + Yoke, Throttle and Rudder) | MyPilotStore | Reduced to US $339.95 from US $479.89. | The MyPilotStore deal page shows the bundle priced at US $339.95, down from US $479.89. |
Honeycomb Bravo Throttle Quadrant + Alpha or Charlie bundles | Honeycomb / FSElite | Various bundles are on sale via Honeycomb; FSElite highlights bundles including both Alpha and Bravo units or the addition of the Lima chair at discounts. | FSElite’s round‑up reports that Honeycomb offers bundles with discounted combinations of the Alpha and Bravo controls and accessories. |
Pimax VR headsets | Pimax / FSElite | Pimax is discounting its VR headsets; specific models vary but the sale spans multiple wide‑FOV, high‑resolution units. | FSElite notes that Pimax is offering discounts across its VR headset range. |
Rowsfire Airbus overhead panels | Rowsfire / FSElite | Up to 15 % off on Airbus overhead panels and related accessories. | FSElite lists Rowsfire’s discount of up to 15 % on selected Airbus overhead panels. |
Virpil Controls | Virpil / FSElite | Up to 33 % off controllers, throttles and bases. | FSElite reports that Virpil offers up to 33 % off its professional‑grade controllers and throttles. |
WinWing Flight Hardware | WinWing / FSElite | Up to 20 % off selected throttle quadrants, joysticks and accessories. | FSElite’s hardware section notes that WinWing has up to 20 % off selected flight hardware. |
📻 Radios & Avionics: Big Discounts on Icom Gear
If you've been holding off on upgrading your transceiver, now’s the time:
Product | Retailer | Black Friday price / promotion | Evidence |
Icom IC‑A16 VHF Handheld Transceiver | MyPilotStore | US $279.95 (regular price US $441; approx. 37 % off). | The Black Friday page lists the IC‑A16 at US $279.95, reduced from US $441. |
Icom IC‑A16B Transceiver (Bluetooth) | MyPilotStore | US $399.95 (regular price US $599; 33 % off). | The same page shows the Bluetooth version on sale at US $399.95, down from US $599. |
Icom IC‑A25N NAV‑COM Transceiver | MyPilotStore | US $549.95 (regular price US $954; approx. 42 % off). | The Black Friday offers list the IC‑A25N at US $549.95, reduced from US $954. |
🎒 Pilot Bags, Gear & Apparel
Pilot accessories are seeing healthy price cuts — ideal for stocking stuffers or gear upgrades:
Product | Retailer | Black Friday price / promotion | Evidence |
Brightline Bags B7 Flight Pilot Bag | MyPilotStore | US $274.50 (regular price US $305; 10 % off). | MyPilotStore lists the B7 Flight bag on sale for US $274.50 (regular US $305). |
Brightline Bags – site‑wide sale | Sarasota Avionics | All Brightline bags are 10 % off from 20 Nov – 1 Dec 2025. | Sarasota Avionics’ announcement states that Brightline bags receive a 10 % discount during Black Friday week. |
TechSierra Pilot Flight Bag | FlightPro USA | US $78 (regular price US $129; ~40 % off). | FlightPro’s Black Friday sale page shows the TechSierra bag at US $78, reduced from US $129. |
Direct‑To Pilot Wallet | FlightPro USA | US $23 (regular price US $33; about 30 % off). | The same page lists the wallet at US $23, down from US $33. |
Headset‑Mounted Red‑Light Pilot Flashlight | FlightPro USA | US $21 (regular price US $30; ~30 % off). | FlightPro’s sale page shows the flashlight discounted to US $21 from US $30. |
ProAviator Cockpit Yoke Mount (for iPad) | FlightPro USA | US $67 (regular price US $89; ~25 % off). | The FlightPro sale lists the yoke mount at US $67, reduced from US $89. |
Alpha MA‑1 Nylon Flight Jacket (sage green or black) | MyPilotStore | US $147 (regular price US $196; 25 % off). | MyPilotStore’s deals page notes the Alpha MA‑1 flight jackets at US $147 versus the regular US $196. |
Touchscreen‑compatible Nomex Flight Gloves | MyPilotStore | US $27.95 (regular price US $34.95; ~20 % off). | The same page lists the gloves at US $27.95, discounted from US $34.95. |
Fisher Bullet Space Pen | MyPilotStore | US $30.60 (regular price US $34; about 10 % off). | MyPilotStore’s sale shows the Fisher Space Pen reduced from US $34 to US $30.60. |
🧑✈️ Collectibles: Eye-Candy for Aviation Nerds
Product | Retailer | Black Friday price / promotion | Evidence |
PACMIN Boeing 787‑9 Dreamliner Resin 1:100 Model | Boeing Store | US $393.75 (regular price US $525; 25 % off) | The Boeing Store advertises the PACMIN Boeing 787‑9 Dreamliner model at US $393.75, reduced from US $525 (Black Friday 25 % off). While the product page is dynamic, multiple search results from Boeing’s site confirm the sale price and discount percentage. |
🧑💻 Sim Software: Huge Discounts from Top Developers
Sim pilots — this is your moment. Almost every major dev is running a Black Friday sale:
Product / Category | Retailer / Platform | Black Friday discount | Evidence |
A2A Simulations (Comanche 250 and Aerostar 600 aircraft) | A2A / multiple stores | 25 % off the Comanche 250 and 10 % off the Aerostar 600. | FSElite’s 2025 round‑up reports that A2A is discounting its GA aircraft, including 25 % off the Comanche 250 and 10 % off the Aerostar 600. |
Active Sky weather engine | HiFi SimTech / Contrail / Aerosoft | 20 % off for MSFS 2020 and 2024. | The article notes that Active Sky for MSFS is discounted 20 % across multiple storefronts. |
X‑Crafts aircraft (E‑Jets family) | X‑Crafts | Up to 40 % off until 3 Dec 2025. | FSElite’s update notes that X‑Crafts’ range is discounted up to 40 % until 3 December 2025. |
Cowan Simulations helicopters | Cowan Sim | Up to 70 % off on helicopters. | FSElite highlights that Cowan Sim is offering up to 70 % off its helicopter line. |
DCS World (Eagle Dynamics) | Digital Combat Simulator | Up to 50 % off on helicopters and ~40 % off on modern fighters; sale runs until 27 Nov 2025. | The same article reports that Eagle Dynamics’ Thanksgiving sale discounts helicopters up to 50 % and fighters around 40 %. |
Other software deals | Aerosoft, Contrail, Orbx, Just Flight and other vendors | Broad sales across aircraft, airports, scenery and utilities; savings vary by product. | FSElite notes that Aerosoft and Contrail are running broad Black Friday sales, with discounts across multiple categories. |
💡 Thrifty Takeaways & Recommendations
The 2025 Black Friday season offers a rare chance for aviators and sim pilots to save money on high‑quality gear and software. Noteworthy hardware deals include Honeycomb’s Bravo Throttle Quadrant at US $299.99 and the Bravo Airbus Captain’s Bundle at US $299 fselite.net, both excellent upgrades for home cockpits.
Radio enthusiasts can pick up the Icom IC‑A25N NAV‑COM for US $549.95 (about 42 % off)mypilotstore.com, while those who need a versatile handheld will find the IC‑A16 priced at US $279.95 mypilotstore.com. Pilot Mall’s competitor, MyPilotStore, also discounts the Brightline B7 Flight bag and numerous accessories, making it a one‑stop shop for stocking stuffers.
For flight‑simulation enthusiasts, FSElite’s round‑up highlights deep cuts across software and hardware: Cowan Sim’s helicopters at up to 70 % off fselite.net, X‑Crafts aircraft at up to 40 % off fselite.net and Thrustmaster hardware deals via Aerosoftfselite.net. Combined with Honeycomb’s bundles and Pimax’s VR discountsfselite.net, these promotions enable significant savings for anyone building or expanding a home cockpit.
When evaluating deals, remember that many aviation products—particularly headsets and high‑end avionics—rarely see deep discounts. Even when the list price remains unchanged, free add‑ons such as Bose’s SoundLink Micro speaker and 10 % off additional headsets provide real value. Pilots who act quickly can secure these offers before they expire (most sales end by the beginning of December).
Always confirm availability and shipping costs at checkout, as some promotions (especially from European retailers) may include VAT or regional restrictions.
✈️ Final Thoughts from The Thrifty Pilot
Aviation gear doesn’t go on sale often — especially the stuff we actually want. Whether you're building out a sim pit, upgrading your headset, or just grabbing a few smart accessories, Black Friday 2025 is the time to do it.
🚨 Pro Tip: Most sales end by early December. Always check for shipping fees, regional restrictions, or VAT if buying from international retailers.
Happy flying — and happy deal hunting!— The Thrifty Pilot
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