iPad mini case and leg strap advice
Just bought an IPad Mini for Foreflight. Any advice on best hard case and/or leg strap that you've experienced and found functional ? Want to mount on leg and not by any other method.
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Merry Christmas.
I have had a MyClip ipad strap mount for some years. It has been very good. Holds iPad securely and adjustable for various size iPad types. Not inexpensive, but works well. Video below is for aerobatics, but it is the first video I could find. Search for myclipforipad |
If you intend to use the iPad only, then I would suggest you use the Pivot T21A iPad case/cover coupled with the Pivot leg strap. They are not cheap, but I have tried a couple different setups and the Pivot is most comfortable, robust, reliable and versatile.
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Spot on topic, thx. What do you use for keeping the apple pencil in reach... bump it away from the ipad, you have it on the floor or somewhere unreachable.
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The Otter Case is excellent if you need a robust case to give some protection depending on the environment you're operating in.
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Hi Sir Korsky,
I adopted my Paper Kneeboard. Added a hinge, so that I can flip the iPad mini to the side, allowing to take notes with a pencil - having a sheet of paper with information and so on. To protect the iPad mini it is in a case. For that case a 3D printed clip glued on the hinge allows fast positioning or removing of the iPad mini. Tip: with Assistive Touch you can bring up a button on the screen which you can configure. On mine it opens a menu with: Control (for brightness, loudness, Bluetooth, plan and so on), an extra home button, screencapture and most important - screen off. So with two touches you can switch the screen off instead of looking for the switch - saving battery when needed https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune....deda2ac44e.jpg iPad mini Kneeboard |
I have used MyGoFlight for several years.
Althogh it’s designed to be used with various optional clamps (which are excellent), the mini case has two parallel rails and a long Velcro strap to aid a knee-mounting option. All their kit is expensive, but durable. I appreciate the flexibility of the system. |
Originally Posted by Bug
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Merry Christmas.
I have had a MyClip ipad strap mount for some years. It has been very good. Holds iPad securely and adjustable for various size iPad types. Not inexpensive, but works well. Video below is for aerobatics, but it is the first video I could find. Search for myclipforipad https://youtu.be/mB_w90G3SYM Myclip doesn’t allow to hold or charge the Apple Pencil. I do not recommend to use the Apple Pencil in flight anyway: it is too finicky and the batteries in the pencil tend to be flat when you need the pen most. Be this as it may, almost no cradle is able to securely hold *and* charge the pen. You can always write down your clearances with your finger in fore flight and all other nav apps. Also, obviously, in flight (unless you using autopilot) you operate the nav apps on the iPad comfortably with your left hand, while most people can only handwrite with their right hand. |
Thanks for everybody's input. I seem to be 'pivoting' to the Pivot system here. Strap and case around $200 - which ain't cheap, but it looks well made. How sturdy/reliable is the mount when affixed to the leg strap ? I also like the alternative option of being able to mount the case/device on a suction cup, if I fall for the eyes down/neck ache issues reported here.
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Originally Posted by Sir Korsky
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Thanks for everybody's input. I seem to be 'pivoting' to the Pivot system here. Strap and case around $200 - which ain't cheap, but it looks well made. How sturdy/reliable is the mount when affixed to the leg strap ? I also like the alternative option of being able to mount the case/device on a suction cup, if I fall for the eyes down/neck ache issues reported here.
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Originally Posted by Phoinix
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Spot on topic, thx. What do you use for keeping the apple pencil in reach... bump it away from the ipad, you have it on the floor or somewhere unreachable.
Interesting to hear what others are using though. I have also tried the RAM EZ roll'r case with a knee strap but I think the clamping pressure on the iPad is a bit to heavy. |
My iPad kneeboard is hinged at the bottom with a folding spacer allowing it to tilt up about 30 degrees for better viewing. Ram slider-mount, though even a couple Velcro pads work ok. Secured to my leg with a simple wide elastic strap with Velcro on the ends.
Like to rest my cyclic arm on my thigh though, so prefer the mounted powered versions like you see from progressive helicopter manufacturers replacing the old approach plate holders. |
These are much cheaper than some of the options above:
AV8TOR - Kneeboards | EPS | Marchalling Wands |
Well ended up going with the Pivot system. Expensive yes, but looks well made and the adaptability may come in useful in the future. Was $200 including the tough feeling leg strap and I like the large Velcro pads which makes sure it stays firmly on your leg. It doesn't seem to foul the controls, both Helo and FW. Leg is the best place for me, but nice to know I can transplant it to a yoke or suction cup mount in the future if need be. Recommended for sure, especially with the reverse mount storage, to enclose the iPad and keep the screen protected in your flight bag. Thanks for your help gang.
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Enjoy, I hope it serves you well. The rubber casing around both cases were stiff at first, but after using it for a bit - it does get more flexible.
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And you can still use the pencil with the pivot. The price is out of this world... to ship to EU, all taxes and shipping, I get to 340€ (370 USD).
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