Dignerf
22nd Oct 2010, 00:55
I've just purchased a Jeppesen VFR Flight Manual which came as a loose leaf package. It was pictured inside a binder so I assumed that a binder would be included - however it wasn't.
No problem I thought, I shall buy one. Had a quick look on the internet and was amazed to see how much they cost. What appears to be a completely standard plastic A5 ring binder costs almost £20 (http://www.flightstore.co.uk/jeppesen-vfr-binder-15.asp/flightguides/jeppaccs)! Only difference being that Jeppesen use 7 rings. Now I wouldn't call myself tight, but I do object to being blatently ripped off. So I decided to look for a compatible one from another brand.
I am having difficulty however in establishing which binders my Flight Manual will fit. It has 7 holes punched but there are very few 7 ring binders on the market. I am also unsure whether the holes would line up with a 4 ring binder.
I've come across this (http://www.flightstore.co.uk/aerad-26mm-mock-leather-binder.asp/flightguides/ifraccs), which is a 7 ring Aerad binder, and this (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Jeppesen-Bottlang-Airfield-Manual-Binder-4-Ring-Small-/250663469404?pt=UK_Collectables_Aeronautica_MJ&hash=item3a5cb5015c), which is an old style 4 ring Jeppesen binder, but I don't know if they will fit.
So, could anyone please advise as to whether either of these binders would be suitable, or any other binders for that matter.
(PS I live in the UK - I see that ASA sell some in the US but I can't find any over here)
Thanks
No problem I thought, I shall buy one. Had a quick look on the internet and was amazed to see how much they cost. What appears to be a completely standard plastic A5 ring binder costs almost £20 (http://www.flightstore.co.uk/jeppesen-vfr-binder-15.asp/flightguides/jeppaccs)! Only difference being that Jeppesen use 7 rings. Now I wouldn't call myself tight, but I do object to being blatently ripped off. So I decided to look for a compatible one from another brand.
I am having difficulty however in establishing which binders my Flight Manual will fit. It has 7 holes punched but there are very few 7 ring binders on the market. I am also unsure whether the holes would line up with a 4 ring binder.
I've come across this (http://www.flightstore.co.uk/aerad-26mm-mock-leather-binder.asp/flightguides/ifraccs), which is a 7 ring Aerad binder, and this (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Jeppesen-Bottlang-Airfield-Manual-Binder-4-Ring-Small-/250663469404?pt=UK_Collectables_Aeronautica_MJ&hash=item3a5cb5015c), which is an old style 4 ring Jeppesen binder, but I don't know if they will fit.
So, could anyone please advise as to whether either of these binders would be suitable, or any other binders for that matter.
(PS I live in the UK - I see that ASA sell some in the US but I can't find any over here)
Thanks