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flysrv10(at)gmail.com
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Posted: Thu Sep 23, 2010 4:00 pm Post subject: Fwd: iPad Mount update

I decided to relocate my iPad after my a flight test last weekend.  I found the previous location a little too distant for my taste.  I think the most ideal position is at eye level where John Miller has installed his.  Hopefully the Gizmo guys will come up with a panel mount and give those in process of planning their panel another option.

I swapped the 2" standard clamp leg with a 6" long leg from Ram Mount (they are great people to deal with) and I think that I like this arrangement much better.  The second picture shows the iPad in it's pilot-exit configuration.  Will post a flight test report this weekend.

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		  From: Rob Kermanj <flysrv10(at)gmail.com (flysrv10(at)gmail.com)>



Date: September 13, 2010 6:17:08 PM EDT



To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com (rv10-list(at)matronics.com)



Subject: iPad Mount



Reply-To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com (rv10-list(at)matronics.com)

I finally received my iPad mount from Ram Mounts.  It is a good quality and strong mount.

I used a sheet of aluminum and formed it around the tunnel to use as a temporary bracket and to mount the iPad.  Once flight testing t is complete, I will most likely remove the extra aluminum bracket and attach the mount with thru bolts to the tunnel cover.

I have pointed the iPad's charging port up under the panel; so that I can get a 12V charger and connect it behind the panel to charge continuously during flights.

Flight test, this weekend.

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Deems Davis

Joined: 09 Jan 2006
Posts: 925

Posted: Thu Sep 23, 2010 6:49 pm Post subject: Fwd: iPad Mount update

Deems Davis

Joined: 09 Jan 2006
Posts: 925

Posted: Fri Sep 24, 2010 6:35 am Post subject: Fwd: iPad Mount update

Kelly McMullen

Joined: 16 Apr 2008
Posts: 1188
Location: Sun Lakes AZ

Posted: Fri Sep 24, 2010 7:06 am Post subject: Fwd: iPad Mount update

Hey good buddy, got yor ears on? You is shootin' blanks.



On Fri, Sep 24, 2010 at 7:28 AM, Deems Davis <deemsdavis(at)cox.net (deemsdavis(at)cox.net)> wrote:

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Kelly McMullen
A&P/IA, EAA Tech Counselor
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Tim Olson

Joined: 25 Jan 2007
Posts: 2882

Posted: Fri Sep 24, 2010 7:28 am Post subject: Fwd: iPad Mount update

He's got something funky with his email program.  I am

trying to pull it apart now and see if there is an attachment

to view.  But here is the text I extracted.  I noticed the message

had size, but just wasn't displaying....

Tim



<From Deems>



   Rob, Thanks for the update, I've been following a thread on VAF that

is similar. I've flown about 40 hours with my Ipad, and have a pretty

good feel for how I use it (VFR). Today, I spent 30 + minutes in the

cockpit trying to identify the 'optimum' mounting location. The

Ram-Mount hardware is VERY impressive.



It was hard to find a location that both provides excellent access, AND

didn't interfere with another cockpit function. (I really like the way

my panel is laid out and don't want to compromise it) I came to the

conclusion that for me, a hard mount isn't the best bet. I've got moving

map gps/efis on the panel with approaches, etc. I'm only flying the

plane VFR now, so the main use for me is:



Pre-flight planning (means that it's got to be easily removable). I'm

not keen about having the 'empty mounting gear

Electronic POH _ I've got options on Primary and backup EFIS for

checklists, but I've converting my POH to a pdf, that I have on the IPAD

Sectional scanning - My EFIS only zooms out to 200 miles, and it doesn't

provide the ability to 'scroll' around and see what the surrounding

landscape holds

Flight Guide Replacement Airport info -  With the changes to pricing for

the hard copy, it's really convenient to have it all in the IPAD.



So most of my usage is intermittent while in flight. I like being able

to grab the IPAD and do whatever I need to do, and then put it out ot

the way. When I need it it's really convenient to have visible with a

hands free view.  (my wife is getting tired of 'here, hold this').  I

have a center console, that is now pretty empty , with all of the

charts, POH,  and Flight Guide removed. So I think the solution for me,

is to fabricate a kneeboard-holder, that serves as a "platform" where I

can set/rest the Ipad when I need the information/function handy, (e.g.

airport/rwy data landing & TO) and my hands free. I'll make it with an

angle that allows for best viewing /access, but I'll probably put some

'non-skid' material on the back of it, and the knee-pad so that it can

be easily rotated and stored in the center console when its just in the way.



Deems



On 9/24/2010 10:03 AM, Kelly McMullen wrote:

 	  Quote: 	
		   Hey good buddy, got yor ears on? You is shootin' blanks.



 On Fri, Sep 24, 2010 at 7:28 AM, Deems Davis <deemsdavis(at)cox.net

 <mailto:deemsdavis(at)cox.net>> wrote:





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Tim Olson

Joined: 25 Jan 2007
Posts: 2882

Posted: Fri Sep 24, 2010 7:42 am Post subject: Fwd: iPad Mount update

After reading Deems's email I have to say that I didn't

want to even reply before, because I don't want to knock

anyones install, but I personally feel that I love

my panel layout. I wouldn't WANT an ipad on the panel.

I think it would be a pain in the butt to use in flight

on the panel and I think even hard mounted it would be

a pain in the butt in turbulence when you need it.

I think a mount might be nice as a holder, but for in

flight USE I think just hand-holding is great.  It's

just a reference device....the panel holds all the real

navigation gear.



I do like holding it, and like being able to hand it

to the wife or kids, and if I were going to mount it

anywhere, it would be as a kneeboard.  Although as

a kneeboard it's a little large.  But, personally I

feel it's far more important to have a good place to

handily STOW it than it would be to mount it.

Other than that, it's the ideal cockpit sized device.

On the panel though I think it would really suck

in bumps.....there are days I can't even push the

buttons on my radios or turn a knob without

my hand bouncing around hitting the wrong thing....a

touchscreen would be miserable.

Tim Olson - RV-10 N104CD

do not archive

On 9/24/2010 10:03 AM, Kelly McMullen wrote:

 	  Quote: 	
		   Hey good buddy, got yor ears on? You is shootin' blanks.



 On Fri, Sep 24, 2010 at 7:28 AM, Deems Davis <deemsdavis(at)cox.net

 <mailto:deemsdavis(at)cox.net>> wrote:

sean(at)stephensville.com
Guest

Posted: Fri Sep 24, 2010 7:59 am Post subject: Fwd: iPad Mount update

I think this has already been linked before.  It seems a bit pricey, 

but it *is* an "aviation" product. 

http://www.forpilotsonly.com/ipad.htm

-Sean

On 9/24/10 10:26 AM, Tim Olson wrote:

 	  Quote: 	

 After reading Deems's email I have to say that I didn't

 want to even reply before, because I don't want to knock

 anyones install, but I personally feel that I love

 my panel layout. I wouldn't WANT an ipad on the panel.

 I think it would be a pain in the butt to use in flight

 on the panel and I think even hard mounted it would be

 a pain in the butt in turbulence when you need it.

 I think a mount might be nice as a holder, but for in

 flight USE I think just hand-holding is great.  It's

 just a reference device....the panel holds all the real

 navigation gear.

 I do like holding it, and like being able to hand it

 to the wife or kids, and if I were going to mount it

 anywhere, it would be as a kneeboard.  Although as

 a kneeboard it's a little large.  But, personally I

 feel it's far more important to have a good place to

 handily STOW it than it would be to mount it.

 Other than that, it's the ideal cockpit sized device.

 On the panel though I think it would really suck

 in bumps.....there are days I can't even push the

 buttons on my radios or turn a knob without

 my hand bouncing around hitting the wrong thing....a

 touchscreen would be miserable.

 Tim Olson - RV-10 N104CD

 do not archive

 On 9/24/2010 10:03 AM, Kelly McMullen wrote:

> Hey good buddy, got yor ears on? You is shootin' blanks.

>

> On Fri, Sep 24, 2010 at 7:28 AM, Deems Davis <deemsdavis(at)cox.net

> <mailto:deemsdavis(at)cox.net>> wrote:

>

Robin(at)PaintTheWeb.com
Guest

Posted: Fri Sep 24, 2010 8:32 am Post subject: Fwd: iPad Mount update

I was at the Apple store yesterday and saw a cool iPad accessory that

converts the iPad to a back of the head rest mounted display (straps

around the headrest). An obvious choice for car rides or rear pax video

entertainment in a -10. Plus a good place to store it. Out of the way but

handy.



Robin



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Tim Olson

Joined: 25 Jan 2007
Posts: 2882

Posted: Fri Sep 24, 2010 9:45 am Post subject: Fwd: iPad Mount update

Now that is a NEED for me!  I'll have to quick find out

about that and order one up for this trip!



Tim Olson - RV-10 N104CD

do not archive

On 9/24/2010 11:25 AM, Robin Marks wrote:

[quote] 



 I was at the Apple store yesterday and saw a cool iPad accessory that

 converts the iPad to a back of the head rest mounted display (straps

 around the headrest). An obvious choice for car rides or rear pax video

 entertainment in a -10. Plus a good place to store it. Out of the way but

 handy.



 Robin



 --

Tim Olson

Joined: 25 Jan 2007
Posts: 2882

Posted: Fri Sep 24, 2010 10:09 am Post subject: Fwd: iPad Mount update

Was it this one by chance?

http://www.zoogue.com/



Looks like they're sold out right now, but after Oct 14th

they are going to have more.



Some insane turkey on eBay marked them up 4X, too....nice...

http://cgi.ebay.com/IPAD-CASE-CAR-Headrest-mount-ZooGue-Smart-Case-seat-/110563554818?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19be19f602



How do people think they'll fool someone that way?

Tim Olson - RV-10 N104CD

do not archive

On 9/24/2010 11:25 AM, Robin Marks wrote:

[quote] 



 I was at the Apple store yesterday and saw a cool iPad accessory that

 converts the iPad to a back of the head rest mounted display (straps

 around the headrest). An obvious choice for car rides or rear pax video

 entertainment in a -10. Plus a good place to store it. Out of the way but

 handy.



 Robin



 --

Robin(at)PaintTheWeb.com
Guest

Posted: Fri Sep 24, 2010 11:05 am Post subject: Fwd: iPad Mount update

I have seen the Zoogue. It is a bit bulkier than I like but it does much more than the one I saw because it's a "convertible" much like the official apple case but I was not a fan of the Velcro portion

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