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 Posted: Fri Sep 24, 2010 7:44 am Post subject: iPad Mount update |
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Thanks Tim,
Deems, If you are going to use a "kneeboard", Ram Mount has the solution of the iPad.
Here it is:
On Sep 24, 2010, at 11:21 AM, Tim Olson wrote:
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He's got something funky with his email program. I am
trying to pull it apart now and see if there is an attachment
to view. But here is the text I extracted. I noticed the message
had size, but just wasn't displaying....
Tim
<From Deems>
Rob, Thanks for the update, I've been following a thread on VAF that
is similar. I've flown about 40 hours with my Ipad, and have a pretty
good feel for how I use it (VFR). Today, I spent 30 + minutes in the
cockpit trying to identify the 'optimum' mounting location. The
Ram-Mount hardware is VERY impressive.
It was hard to find a location that both provides excellent access, AND
didn't interfere with another cockpit function. (I really like the way
my panel is laid out and don't want to compromise it) I came to the
conclusion that for me, a hard mount isn't the best bet. I've got moving
map gps/efis on the panel with approaches, etc. I'm only flying the
plane VFR now, so the main use for me is:
Pre-flight planning (means that it's got to be easily removable). I'm
not keen about having the 'empty mounting gear
Electronic POH _ I've got options on Primary and backup EFIS for
checklists, but I've converting my POH to a pdf, that I have on the IPAD
Sectional scanning - My EFIS only zooms out to 200 miles, and it doesn't
provide the ability to 'scroll' around and see what the surrounding
landscape holds
Flight Guide Replacement Airport info - With the changes to pricing for
the hard copy, it's really convenient to have it all in the IPAD.
So most of my usage is intermittent while in flight. I like being able
to grab the IPAD and do whatever I need to do, and then put it out ot
the way. When I need it it's really convenient to have visible with a
hands free view. (my wife is getting tired of 'here, hold this'). I
have a center console, that is now pretty empty , with all of the
charts, POH, and Flight Guide removed. So I think the solution for me,
is to fabricate a kneeboard-holder, that serves as a "platform" where I
can set/rest the Ipad when I need the information/function handy, (e.g.
airport/rwy data landing & TO) and my hands free. I'll make it with an
angle that allows for best viewing /access, but I'll probably put some
'non-skid' material on the back of it, and the knee-pad so that it can
be easily rotated and stored in the center console when its just in the way.
Deems
On 9/24/2010 10:03 AM, Kelly McMullen wrote:
> Hey good buddy, got yor ears on? You is shootin' blanks.
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> On Fri, Sep 24, 2010 at 7:28 AM, Deems Davis <deemsdavis(at)cox.net
> <mailto:deemsdavis(at)cox.net>> wrote:
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| Posted: Fri Sep 24, 2010 7:57 am Post subject: iPad Mount update |
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Cool, I've seen one other ipad kneeboard I think but this one
looks really nice.
Rob, if you're gonna mount your iPad as a hard mount,
I think that location you have now, on the tunnel
right by your side, is about as ideal of a place
as you'll find. At least in that location you can
rest your hand on it while you tap and move things,
and it's in good view.
Tim Olson - RV-10 N104CD
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On 9/24/2010 10:41 AM, Rob Kermanj wrote:
| Quote: | Thanks Tim,
Deems, If you are going to use a "kneeboard", Ram Mount has the solution of the iPad.
Here it is:
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flysrv10(at)gmail.com
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| Posted: Fri Sep 24, 2010 8:06 am Post subject: iPad Mount update |
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I agree. It is located where we traditionally have our knee boards.
I have found one thing that I do not like; if I leave the iPad in the cockpit turned on, it will shut down due to high temps in Florida and it takes about 10 min. or so to power back up.
I will see you at Copper State Tim.
do not archive
Rob
On Sep 24, 2010, at 11:54 AM, Tim Olson wrote:
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Cool, I've seen one other ipad kneeboard I think but this one
looks really nice.
Rob, if you're gonna mount your iPad as a hard mount,
I think that location you have now, on the tunnel
right by your side, is about as ideal of a place
as you'll find. At least in that location you can
rest your hand on it while you tap and move things,
and it's in good view.
Tim Olson - RV-10 N104CD
do not archive
On 9/24/2010 10:41 AM, Rob Kermanj wrote:
> Thanks Tim,
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> Deems, If you are going to use a "kneeboard", Ram Mount has the solution of the iPad.
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> Here it is:
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