This thread has made me realize I am either woefully unprepared or some of you are overly prepared for flight! Ipad, sunglasses, and headset is all I usually have.
This thread reminds me.
I finally ran out of Zulu pads for my knee board, and the Velcro on the knee board itself has basically died. So I "need" a new solution.
What are you using to write out IR clearances, wind, notes.... The Zulu was great that it had predefined spots for CRAFT, and was just a little larger than a 5x7 card.
This thread has made me realize I am either woefully unprepared or some of you are overly prepared for flight! Ipad, sunglasses, and headset is all I usually have.
I've been trying to use the "Scratchpad" feature in ForeFlight for ATIS notes but find that I need a stylus of some sort - otherwise I can't write legibly and can't keep up. And it's difficult to write on the (yoke mounted) iPad in turbulence. So for now it's back to plain old paper.
This thread reminds me.
I finally ran out of Zulu pads for my knee board, and the Velcro on the knee board itself has basically died. So I "need" a new solution.
What are you using to write out IR clearances, wind, notes.... The Zulu was great that it had predefined spots for CRAFT, and was just a little larger than a 5x7 card.
Tim
This thread reminds me.
I finally ran out of Zulu pads for my knee board, and the Velcro on the knee board itself has basically died. So I "need" a new solution.
What are you using to write out IR clearances, wind, notes.... The Zulu was great that it had predefined spots for CRAFT, and was just a little larger than a 5x7 card.
Tim
I've been trying to use the "Scratchpad" feature in ForeFlight for ATIS notes but find that I need a stylus of some sort - otherwise I can't write legibly and can't keep up. And it's difficult to write on the (yoke mounted) iPad in turbulence. So for now it's back to plain old paper.
Just get a small legal pad, attach to front of iPad mini cover.
I don’t get the strapping things onto your body though? I have a canvas iPad case and it’s never flown off my lap off a seat or out of a seat pocket, no cruising in the FLs, or down in the backcountry.
@James331
Buy a good android that costs as much as the Apple products and you will find the fit/finish matches or exceeds Apple. And some you can even change the battery.
I never did like ForeFlight (mostly because I dislike the iOS interface), I have been using Garmin Pilot for a few years. But to be honest, I really do not use it for the full capability. I have been flying with a glass cockpit for so long and dual GNS units that I just do not make use of the tablet smartphone when i fly.
Tim
I don’t get the idea of paying triple or more for an “aviation” bag, but that’s just me. I keep my stuff in a small sport duffle with end and side pockets. That is easily enough to carry two headsets, iPad, GPS, kneepad, water, ziplock bags with fuel sump and paper towels, headlamp and snacks. And it stays organized. Maybe $15 tops?
When these threads come up, I think we have to assume the OP isn't really interested in just using a backpack or whatever. I don't like paying extra for a task-specific bag either, but I found that aviation bags are priced similarly to bags purpose-made for nearly any other industry. The police-style tactical bags had a lot of pockets and features that I don't have much use for, and are missing organizational tools that I do.
For my birthday this year, my fiancee bought the Lightspeed Gann bag. It's indulgent, but I rarely indulge in things like this. It's also *super* nice, and the same price you'd pay for any leather bag of the same size and quality.
Get a standard office clipboard and 5x7 pad from Staples. Glue a couple of strips of rubber from and old mouse pad on the bottom of the clipboard to keep it from slipping. Keep the clipboard on you lap horizontally and clip the pad under the clip. Write CRAFT on the pad. Leave some room for other notes. I always use a decent mechanical pencil instead of a pen in the plane. No sharpening, dried out ink, leaks, etc. It's always good to go.This thread reminds me.
I finally ran out of Zulu pads for my knee board, and the Velcro on the knee board itself has basically died. So I "need" a new solution.
What are you using to write out IR clearances, wind, notes.... The Zulu was great that it had predefined spots for CRAFT, and was just a little larger than a 5x7 card.
Tim
I'm looking for a new flight bag - currently using the Sporty's iPad bag but find it not really big enough. I need to carry 2 headsets, a 9.7" iPad, handheld radio and various cables, backup batteries. etc. - plus maybe a paper chart or two (call me old fashioned).
I've looked at the Sporty's "Captain's Bag" but not sure I'm impressed with it.
What else should I consider?