Originally Posted by Whirlybird
...the hunt for the perfect kneeboard,
You've said it there. I have now officially given up looking for it but it won't stop me adding to my growing collection (5 and counting)
The trouble is the requirements are so contradictory, Small and light to not interfere with a stick but usefull enough to hold about 20 plates on a flipover pad so you don't drop that vital next plate on the IR renewal , pens torches fuel strainers, an A4 plog, the list goes on. It would be nice if it wrapped itself up so the pens don't come out in your bag as well.
I like this one which isn't bad but doesn't wrap up..
http://www.flyboys.com/kneebwiteycl.html
This one may be next on my shopping list
http://www.vansairforce.net/review/Z...sKneeboard.htm
For a PPL an A4 clipboard with a few penholders is all you really need and most of the basic kneeboards do that job. I know someone who just folds up his map to A4 size and bulldogs A4 paper or a PLOG on the back. All you really need. Another option is to the wear the kneeboard like the RAF do (lots of pockets as well and warm).
One tip is to tie your pen to the knee board using knicker elastic. That way when you drop your pen (and you will, ususally on test) you won't need to scrabble on the floor and move onto the UA part of the test before you are ready.
The quest goes on. Enjoy your training whatever you choose.