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1. 11:23 AM - Re: iPad Reviews (Bill Watson)
2. 11:48 AM - Re: iPad Reviews (Les Kearney)
3. 02:29 PM - Re: iPad Reviews (Bob Turner)
4. 03:28 PM - Rudder Pedal Extensions (Carl Froehlich)
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| Subject: | Re: iPad Reviews |
I'd suggest that figuring out how and where you will mount it is a key
decision, particularly with respect to mini vs non-mini. Guessing as to
exactly how you will end up using it is another important factor - but
guessing is what it is.
I have a long-in-the-tooth multi-screen GRT-HX panel with a G430w for
smarts and Navworx ADSB for wx and traffic. This gives me everything I
need to fly IFR, permanently mounted and fully integrated into my HX
screens... except for approach plates. (there is a plate option
available for the HX but I chose to stay with Foreflight)
But I always fly with an iPad running Foreflight. It's used for flight
planning, briefings, map work, and procedure information. The one thing
it is missing that I wish I had is Nexrad display. I have them on the HX
but map work using Foreflight on the iPad is so much more flexible and
quicker that I'd like to have Nexrad imagery there as well. Plus I
don't have to disturb my flight displays to explore weather driven
options. Traffic on the iPad is not needed in my configuration.
I originally had the iPad 1 or 2 in the largest size. My wife later got
a mini and I determined that I still preferred a larger screen when I
replaced my first one. I now have what I guess is an iPad Air... I
little smaller than the original but still with the big screen.
I paid a lot of attention to how I would mount it. I ended up
fabricating a center console with the triple role of 1) providing an
optimal mount for a RAM mounted iPad, 2) holding an O2 tank and 3) an
elbow rest. In retrospect I'm not sure there is a perfect mounting
location but I think I have the optimal one for me. No stick
interference, no panel interference, falls easily under my right hand
for reading and writing (I've gone completely paperless by using the
less than optimal FF/iPad scratch pad for notes). However, it does
interfere with my view and access to the power quadrant. So on takeoff
and most landings I just shift it out of the way on the RAM mount. On
x-windy landings I remove the RAM mount completely. But since 95%+ of
my flying is in cruise, 100% clear and free power quadrant access is not
a concern.
I think the mounting location might drive the iPad size decision but in
any case, the mounting question deserves your attention. I added a
charging jack as well. The iPhone is an important backup for IFR work
if you manage it as such.
Here are some pics iPad RAM mount on center console
<http://www.mykitlog.com/users/display_log.php?user=mauledriver&project=224&category=8533&log=214269&row=1>
Bill "who's learned to love closed systems while longing for open ones"
Watson
On 9/4/2015 2:38 PM, Jeff Carpenter wrote:
> I'm in the market for a new iPad to run Foreflight. Any
> suggestions/opinions?
>
> Jeff Carpenter
> Building hours so I can start flying my own plane.
>
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| Subject: | Re: iPad Reviews |
Hi Bill
I picked up a mygoflight.com clip mount for an iPad at KOSH. I plan to mount
it on the tunnel similar in position to yours.
It has a single point adjustment on the elbow that locks all the joints. A v
ey innovative feature. I will post pic when I have it in.
Cheers
Les
Sent from my iPhone
> On Sep 7, 2015, at 12:19, Bill Watson <Mauledriver@nc.rr.com> wrote:
>
> I'd suggest that figuring out how and where you will mount it is a key dec
ision, particularly with respect to mini vs non-mini. Guessing as to exactl
y how you will end up using it is another important factor - but guessing is
what it is.
>
> I have a long-in-the-tooth multi-screen GRT-HX panel with a G430w for smar
ts and Navworx ADSB for wx and traffic. This gives me everything I need to f
ly IFR, permanently mounted and fully integrated into my HX screens... excep
t for approach plates. (there is a plate option available for the HX but I c
hose to stay with Foreflight)
>
> But I always fly with an iPad running Foreflight. It's used for flight pl
anning, briefings, map work, and procedure information. The one thing it is
missing that I wish I had is Nexrad display. I have them on the HX but map
work using Foreflight on the iPad is so much more flexible and quicker that
I'd like to have Nexrad imagery there as well. Plus I don't have to distur
b my flight displays to explore weather driven options. Traffic on the iPad
is not needed in my configuration.
>
> I originally had the iPad 1 or 2 in the largest size. My wife later got a
mini and I determined that I still preferred a larger screen when I replace
d my first one. I now have what I guess is an iPad Air... I little smaller t
han the original but still with the big screen.
>
> I paid a lot of attention to how I would mount it. I ended up fabricating
a center console with the triple role of 1) providing an optimal mount for a
RAM mounted iPad, 2) holding an O2 tank and 3) an elbow rest. In retrospec
t I'm not sure there is a perfect mounting location but I think I have the o
ptimal one for me. No stick interference, no panel interference, falls easi
ly under my right hand for reading and writing (I've gone completely paperle
ss by using the less than optimal FF/iPad scratch pad for notes). However, i
t does interfere with my view and access to the power quadrant. So on takeo
ff and most landings I just shift it out of the way on the RAM mount. On x-
windy landings I remove the RAM mount completely. But since 95%+ of my flyi
ng is in cruise, 100% clear and free power quadrant access is not a concern.
>
> I think the mounting location might drive the iPad size decision but in an
y case, the mounting question deserves your attention. I added a cha
rging jack as well. The iPhone is an important backup for IFR work if you m
anage it as such.
>
> Here are some pics iPad RAM mount on center console
>
> Bill "who's learned to love closed systems while longing for open ones" Wa
tson
>
>
>
>> On 9/4/2015 2:38 PM, Jeff Carpenter wrote:
>> I'm in the market for a new iPad to run Foreflight. Any suggestions/opini
ons?
>>
>> Jeff Carpenter
>> Building hours so I can start flying my own plane.
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: iPad Reviews |
Bill, I'm not sure I understand your set up. You put departure and approach procedures
on your iPad? But at the most critical times - takeoff into or approaches
in low ifr - you need to move the iPad for throttle access? Is it still easily
seen?
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Bob Turner
RV-10 QB
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=446868#446868
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| Subject: | Rudder Pedal Extensions |
All,
My son and son-in-law are both Naval Aviators. As is easy to do, both have
a tendency to drag the brakes. A good friend of mine, Tom Doran, made these
extension on his milling machine from 1" Delron. He even made me one out of
steel for me to use as a drilling gig. I used a couple of hose clamps to
attached the gig and drill the #19 holes.
While I did this to help the son and son-in-law I confess I found them to be
much better than just the stock set up.
Carl
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