Blake Posted January 7, 2012 Posted January 7, 2012 Does anyone have a recommendation for an iPad kneeboard? Something less bulky and easy to use in a small helicopter cockpit. Thanks Quote
jimbo2181 Posted January 7, 2012 Posted January 7, 2012 Are you looking for a different tablet? If so Samsung has a 7" galaxy tablet. Pretty nice but a little outdated and sluggish. Quote
Blake Posted January 7, 2012 Author Posted January 7, 2012 I really like the iPad so far. I was just looking for a good kneeboard for it, so I figured I would see if anyone had found one that worked good in a tight space. Just something that doesn't get in the way too much. Thanks again. Quote
JCM5 Posted January 7, 2012 Posted January 7, 2012 My instructor has one that is basically the same size as the iPad. I plan on getting one also and using the Foreflight App instead of a fold out sectional. Unfortunately it's just a large tablet - it's going to be a bit intrusive one way or another, especially in an R-22 or R-44. Quote
avbug Posted January 7, 2012 Posted January 7, 2012 Isn't the ipad just a little big to be sticking on your knee? Knee boards are a little too bulky, really, but an ipad? Quote
palmfish Posted January 7, 2012 Posted January 7, 2012 I'm waiting for Apple to start making a 7" iPad "Light." I'll be first in line... Quote
Rich1 Posted January 7, 2012 Posted January 7, 2012 I currently use a RAM suction mount attached to bubble or side window of my R22 to hold my iPad...the swivel mount makes it easy to see, reach and keeps my knees and lap free of clutter... Quote
THE_COYOTE Posted January 7, 2012 Posted January 7, 2012 I am still lookig for a good andriod market flight navigation app for a non-ipad device, any suggestions? Quote
Rich1 Posted January 7, 2012 Posted January 7, 2012 This is the model I'm using.... http://compare.ebay.com/like/200669116520?var=lv<yp=AllFixedPriceItemTypes&var=sbar Quote
cherminator Posted January 9, 2012 Posted January 9, 2012 I use this ipad leg strap. Works great: http://www.sportys.com/PilotShop/product/16151 I strap it on my left leg when I'm flying my R44. I'm thinking it would be nicer mounted somewhere else though so I bought the RAM suction cup mount as well and stuck it onto the lower right part of the windscreen so the ipad is right beside my factory pilot side console. I have yet to flight with it like this yet, but I've left everything mounted for the past few days to test the suction strength and it's as strong as it was a few days ago. Quote
cschneider Posted January 9, 2012 Posted January 9, 2012 Check out the iPad Sport and the Sport Mount - Suction Cup from MyGoFlight.com. With this solution you can use the iPad in a protective case for every day use, use the case as a kneeboard with the elastic/velcro strap and can mount it off the bubble with a suction cup mount. A lot of versatility and being used by many helicopter pilots. http://mygoflight.com/ipad-mounts/ Quote
Helibear Posted January 9, 2012 Posted January 9, 2012 I know this is not what you are looking for, but I strongly recommend having the good old paper charts and plates handy. I personally know about two ipads which stopped working during a flight last year. Quote
aeroscout Posted January 10, 2012 Posted January 10, 2012 I know this is not what you are looking for, but I strongly recommend having the good old paper charts and plates handy. I personally know about two ipads which stopped working during a flight last year. Yes, the iPads aren't really flight hardened. There are some EFB's that are however. Quote
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