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A thoughtful gift for their next step in aviation.
A first step toward flying for pleasure. A helping hand with aircraft mechanic studies. Support for a future professional pilot or drone pilot. The right software can be a thoughtful way to say, “I’m cheering you on.”
Whether you are a family member, friend, or colleague, you can help someone get started or work toward their next career milestone. You do not need to be an aviation or computer expert; we’ll help you match the gift to their goals and device.
Our software and app gifts are delivered digitally.
A hobby, a first qualification, or a career
What are they working toward?
There are many ways to build a life in aviation. A gift can help someone begin, prepare for their next exam, or keep learning as their experience grows. Start with their goal, then choose the version for their device.
Pilots: pleasure or a career
For future and current pilots, from recreational and private flying to a professional career. Choose study software for the specific knowledge exam they plan to take, whether they are getting started or preparing for another qualification.
Example from our Private and Recreational Pilot product page.
A&P stands for Airframe and Powerplant. These mechanics work on aircraft structures, systems, and engines. Help an aspiring or working aircraft mechanic study for the General, Airframe, or Powerplant knowledge exam they need.
Example from our Aviation Mechanic / A&P product page.
Support someone preparing for the FAA Remote Pilot knowledge exam, including people adding drones to their professional work. Drone pilots are also called remote pilots. Check the exam or study product they need before choosing your gift.
Example from our Drone / Remote Pilot product page.
These are examples from our product pages; appearance and available features vary by product and device. For other pilot exams or aviation goals, browse all FAA test-prep titles or ask us for help.
Next, choose their device
What will they use it on?
Choose the device your gift recipient plans to use. A “platform” simply means the kind of computer, phone, or tablet an app is made for. The same product can have different versions for different devices.
Not sure? That’s quite all right. Ask them for the device’s name or a link to the app they want, or ask us for a hand. For an Amazon Fire tablet, Chromebook, or web-based product, see other devices and stores below.
Choose the right subject, too
For test preparation, confirm the exact exam they are studying for. The recipient, an instructor, or their training provider can help identify it. Then use our test-prep product guide to find the matching subject and device version.
A gift card adds spending money
It lets the recipient buy the app on their own store account. Check the app’s availability and full price, including any extra content, before choosing an amount. The card must suit their store and country.
For a Windows computer
Use this route for an eligible product sold directly through our website.
Website gift checkout
Once you have found the right Windows product, you can give it through our FastSpring checkout when the gift option is available.
Open the product’s purchase link and check the title and Windows version.
At checkout, select Gift or Gift Purchase if offered.
Enter the recipient’s name and email in the gift fields. Keep your own contact and payment details in the buyer’s fields.
Check the email address carefully, add a personal message if offered, and complete the purchase.
You receive the payment receipt. The recipient receives the product-delivery email, including download instructions and an Activation Code* where the product uses one.
No gift option, or buying a subscription? Please contact us before paying. FastSpring’s standard gift checkout supports one-time purchases, not subscriptions. Also check with us first if you and the recipient are in different countries.
Planning a surprise? The recipient’s email is normally sent after a successful purchase. Ask us about timing before ordering if you need the gift to arrive on a particular day.
For an Apple Mac
For a compatible Mac app sold through Apple’s Mac App Store.
Apple gift credit
For a Mac App Store purchase, a suitable Apple gift card lets the recipient choose and download the app on their own Apple Account.
Follow the Mac link from our product page. Check that the exact app supports their Mac and macOS version.
Choose an Apple gift card that can pay for App Store purchases in the recipient’s country or region.
Send the card with a link to the Mac app and a personal note. The recipient redeems the credit and buys the app using their own Apple Account.
Apple does not offer app gifting from a Mac or Windows computer. The Gift App steps below apply to eligible iPhone and iPad apps. If the product is sold directly on our website, ask us which purchase option applies.
Eligible paid apps may be given directly through Apple’s App Store.
Gift an app or store credit
On your own iPhone or iPad, open the exact app’s App Store page using the link from our website.
Tap Share and look for Gift App.
Follow Apple’s prompts for the recipient’s email, your message, and any delivery-date options shown. Review the details and pay.
The recipient receives an email explaining how to redeem the gift. You and the recipient must use Apple Accounts registered to the same country or region, and gifting must be available there.
No iPhone or iPad, or can’t see Gift App? Some apps cannot be gifted, and free downloads do not have this option. A suitable Apple gift card plus the correct app link may work instead. Check separately for paid upgrades or subscriptions inside the app; giving the app does not automatically include them.
These instructions apply when the recipient gets apps from Google Play.
Google Play gift credit
Google Play does not offer direct gifts of individual apps. Where available, a Google Play gift card is a practical way to help the recipient buy the app themselves.
Use our product page to find the correct Google Play listing. Check that the app is available for their device and in their country.
Buy a Google Play gift card for their Google Play country and currency. In supported countries, Google Play offers digital cards through its Gift Cards section; authorized retailers may also sell them.
Send the card with the app link. The recipient redeems it and buys the app using their own Google Account.
Google Play credit is for eligible purchases through Google Play. If the app needs a subscription or extra content, check that its payment options accept Play balance before buying a card.
A little extra help for the situations that do not fit neatly into a box.
They’re just getting started. What should I choose?
Start with the interest you want to encourage: flying, aircraft maintenance, or drones. A family member, friend, or colleague does not need to know all the terminology to give useful support.
Before buying test preparation, check the exact exam with the recipient or their training provider. If you are unsure, tell us what you know about their plans and we can help you find the appropriate product. A short personal note can make the gift meaningful at any stage.
What about an Amazon Fire tablet, a Chromebook, or another store?
For an Amazon Fire tablet, first confirm that the exact app is in the Amazon Appstore and supports that Fire model. An Amazon gift card for the recipient’s Amazon country storefront can then help them buy it through their own account. Check Amazon’s app-purchase guidance before choosing a card.
A Chromebook runs ChromeOS. Please ask us to confirm compatibility before buying. For another app store, use that store’s own gift and payment rules.
Microsoft/Xbox gift cards pay for eligible Microsoft Store purchases. They do not pay for our FastSpring website checkout. Apple, Google Play, and Amazon gift cards likewise are not payment for that checkout.
Can I give a subscription, extra app content, or an account renewal?
Please check the exact product first. A free app download may need a paid upgrade or subscription to provide the features you want to give. Store credit can pay for some store-billed subscriptions, but eligibility varies and another payment method may be required.
For a website subscription, Safelog account, web-based product, or renewal, ask us which option suits the recipient before buying. Tell us if they already have an account so we can help you avoid a duplicate purchase. Also check who will pay for any future renewals.
What if the recipient lives in another country?
Check the store’s rules before paying. Apple app gifts require matching Apple Account countries or regions. Apple gift cards must suit the recipient’s storefront, and Google Play cards must match its country and currency. A card bought for your own country may not work for them.
FastSpring gift checkout can reject an order when the buyer and recipient are in different countries. Please contact us before paying so we can help you check the options for the particular product.
Can they use one purchase on every device, or share it with family?
Check the product’s license and supported devices. Buying a Windows version does not automatically include the Mac, iPhone/iPad, or Android versions. For store purchases, the recipient should use their own account when redeeming the gift or buying the app.
Apple Family Sharing and Google Play Family Library support eligible purchases. Availability and what is included vary; do not assume that every app, upgrade, or subscription can be shared.
How can I make it feel like a personal gift?
Include a short note about the goal you are helping them work toward. For example: “Here’s a little support for your next step in aviation. I’m cheering you on.” You can tuck the note into a card or send it with the app link.
If the gift is a surprise, check delivery timing before paying. Use a scheduled date only where the store offers it. Our website’s gift email normally follows the completed purchase.
I’m buying for several people. Is there a better option?
Take a look at our bulk-purchase options. These can suit schools, employers, colleagues, or individuals buying for a group. Read the product and license terms carefully, as they may differ from individual purchases.
Let’s find a gift that fits their goals.
Tell us what they are working toward, whether that is flying, aircraft maintenance, or drones. Include their device, the country they buy apps in, and any product or exam name you have.
You do not need all the answers before getting in touch. Thank you for supporting someone’s interest, learning, or career in aviation.
