Re: Quick Tip: Aeronautical Map with AutoHighlight in ForeFlight
Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2020 1:21 am
I am the reverse of Paul. The iPad remains north up, the G1000 maps are all track up.
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I haven’t got chance to put up my iPad Pro since I came back from the x-country flight. Will try both and see. I think the major reason I’d line to use the north up is that my CFI used track up on the MFD, which through me off most of the time. It’s probably a good idea to keep one for each for quick reference.Colin wrote:I am the reverse of Paul. The iPad remains north up, the G1000 maps are all track up.
Here it is. This is the current version of my third panel setup. After attempted the medial seat securing bolt attachment scheme, I found this to be more practical and fit my eye sight setupColin wrote:I am the reverse of Paul. The iPad remains north up, the G1000 maps are all track up.
Do you worry about the weight on the window? Many posts about the latch being fragile. I would be very hesitant to add that weight, especially on a lever like the RAM mount.yl472401 wrote: ↑Wed Jul 01, 2020 7:11 pmHere it is. This is the current version of my third panel setup. After attempted the medial seat securing bolt attachment scheme, I found this to be more practical and fit my eye sight setupColin wrote:I am the reverse of Paul. The iPad remains north up, the G1000 maps are all track up.
I bought the RAM easy rolling racket for the iPad and dual suction cup base and put it on the storm vent.
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There is one thing. In flight the window is sucked hard against the canopy and there is no force against the latch. Placing the iPad there might change the balance, though. I would suggest getting the alternative metal latches some of us have acquired.dmloftus wrote: ↑Mon Nov 30, 2020 10:05 pmDo you worry about the weight on the window? Many posts about the latch being fragile. I would be very hesitant to add that weight, especially on a lever like the RAM mount.yl472401 wrote: ↑Wed Jul 01, 2020 7:11 pmHere it is. This is the current version of my third panel setup. After attempted the medial seat securing bolt attachment scheme, I found this to be more practical and fit my eye sight setupColin wrote:I am the reverse of Paul. The iPad remains north up, the G1000 maps are all track up.
I bought the RAM easy rolling racket for the iPad and dual suction cup base and put it on the storm vent.
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David, I've also read here about the fragile latch on the window... but I've flown my 2008 XLS with my iPad Mini on a RAM mount (with the light X-Grip holder) off the window for ~1,800 hours over 5 years without issue. I'm a big fan of the "heads-up" which that mounting scheme provides (versus in the lap or a kneeboard). Of course, YMMV .
I have the same setup, Mini on a Ram X Mount, that I used to use in 172’s. More recently I fly with an iPad Air loose on my left leg so I can push to left wall when not needed. Nice benefit of unmovable seats, can’t fall to the floor like a Cessna. In addition, I find my 2nd generation Mini overheats much more frequently than my 5th generation iPad Air. You may be giving me a good excuse to buy latest Mini ;-)waynemcc999 wrote: ↑Mon Nov 30, 2020 10:31 pmDavid, I've also read here about the fragile latch on the window... but I've flown my 2008 XLS with my iPad Mini on a RAM mount (with the light X-Grip holder) off the window for ~1,800 hours over 5 years without issue. I'm a big fan of the "heads-up" which that mounting scheme provides (versus in the lap or a kneeboard). Of course, YMMV .
Best regards,
Wayne