Groundspeed approaching redline. Coffee required. Dress accordingly!
A vintage cockpit instrument, a needle dangerously close to the redline, and a fuel supply measured in espresso shots. For private pilots, student pilots, flight instructors, general aviation enthusiasts, and anyone who believes the most important preflight check happens at the coffee machine.
Soft-feel fabric. Classic aviation humor. One seriously caffeinated pilot.
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Two obsessions. One T-shirt. Full throttle.
Your love of flying and coffee belong together. Inspired by vintage aircraft cockpit instruments, this retro pilot T-shirt features a classic round GROUNDSPEED gauge with a rather unconventional scale: DECAF, LATTE, DOUBLE, and ESPRESSO. The needle is buried near the redline, a coffee bean sits at its center, and the unmistakable message reads: “Pilots: Turning Coffee Grounds into Groundspeed Since 1903.”
With its warm ivory, faded red, brass gold, and black aviation-inspired design, it's a little piece of old-school cockpit nostalgia with a generous shot of pilot humor.
Wear it for your morning briefing, an airfield coffee, a weekend flight, flight school, or whenever your personal groundspeed indicator suggests that another espresso might be necessary.
Know a pilot whose coffee gauge is permanently in the red?
That's your person.
A funny and thoughtful pilot coffee gift for a birthday, Christmas, a successful checkride, a new licence, Father's Day, or that aviation enthusiast who already owns every flying gadget imaginable but can never have too many aviation T-shirts.
Whether they're a student pilot running on lattes or a seasoned captain operating exclusively in the espresso zone, this vintage-inspired aviation shirt is cleared for takeoff.
Give their wardrobe a little extra groundspeed. Choose their favorite color and size!
A soft feel for everyday wear
Made with ring-spun cotton or a cotton blend, depending on your chosen color, this tee features a tubular body and a double-needle collar.
Fabric by color
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Solid colors: 100% ring-spun cotton.
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Sport Grey: 90% ring-spun cotton, 10% polyester.
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Heather colors: 35% cotton, 65% polyester.
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Graphite Heather: 65% cotton, 35% polyester.
Find your fit
Grab a T-shirt you already love, lay it flat, and compare its measurements below.
Chest width is measured across the shirt, from armpit to armpit—not around your body. Length runs from the top of the shoulder to the bottom hem.
| Size |
Chest width, laid flat |
Length |
| S |
46 cm / 18.1 in |
71 cm / 28 in |
| M |
51 cm / 20.1 in |
74 cm / 29.1 in |
| L |
56 cm / 22 in |
76 cm / 29.9 in |
| XL |
61 cm / 24 in |
79 cm / 31.1 in |
| 2XL |
66 cm / 26 in |
81 cm / 31.9 in |
| 3XL |
71 cm / 28 in |
85 cm / 33.5 in |
Keep your pilot T-shirt looking sharp
Wash with similar colors. Tumble dry on low or hang dry, and follow the garment’s care label.
Delivery & returns
When will my T-shirt arrive?
Printed to order, just for you. Estimated shipping after production: 8-10 days for domestic shipments or 10-12 days for international shipments. Delivery times are estimates.
How much is shipping?
We offer free delivery for this T-shirt.
What if I choose the wrong size?
Please check the size guide before ordering. We do not offer exchanges or returns for an incorrectly chosen size or change of mind, except where required by law.
What if my shirt arrives damaged or misprinted?
This should not happen, as T-shirts are visually inspected before shipping. But if it ever does, don’t worry—we’ll help put it right. Contact us promptly with your order number and photos.
Read our Returns & Exchanges policy
From fellow coffee-fuelled aviation fans
Our customers report being extremely satisfied with our excellent quality, crisp printing, fast delivery, and genuinely conversation-starting T-shirts.
Ready to turn coffee grounds into groundspeed?
Choose your color and size, fuel the pilot, and take your coffee-powered aviation humor along for the flight.
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