DITCHING My Cockpit iPad Mount - LOVING This New One!

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I recently discovered the PIVOT Case by FlyBoys, and I am a huge believer in the product now after using it for weeks in the cockpit. I love that it is a sturdy case that is also designed specifically for mount in the cockpit, and it can be configured many different ways (suction mount, yoke mount, kneeboard, etc.) and even with other products (ram mounts, etc.). I've been telling a lot of my pilot friends about this new case and so I wanted to do a video on it as well.
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@onpar8681 2 года назад

I bought one about a month ago and absolutely love it. For those of you saying it's too expensive, get a different hobby. Plus when I went to Best Buy just to get a regular case that didn't have an aviation application, they were the same price if not more.....If you decide to get over the "too expensive" you WON'T regret purchasing!

@themaincrunch8773 2 года назад

“ Get a different hobby” he says 😂 😂 Seriously aviation is a money eater!

@dallasC822 2 года назад

Awesome video. I’m continuously impressed by your production, scrips, and great aviation content. Well done Charlie!

@AirplaneAcademy 2 года назад

Thanks so much! Really appreciate the feedback!

@thomasyuhas 2 года назад

You are costing me money Charlie!! Just ordered for my Mini 4. I have a suction and yoke mount for Ram so I ordered just the ball with mounting plate. Love your videos!

@AirplaneAcademy 2 года назад

Haha! That's awesome. Glad you enjoy the channel!! Thank you for watching!

@nigellaurer267 2 года назад

That’s such a great introduction to the Pivot line of cases! I’ve been using the Pivot case for my 11” iPad Pro for about a year now. I was so excited about the new iPad Mini I was one of the first to preorder the new Pivot T21A case. They are absolutely worth the higher cost.

@MarionBlair Год назад

I can't use a case down here in Louisiana in the summer as the Ipad will over heat. Once in the air OK. I have a little USB fan I use on the ramp to help cooling

@quinnjim 2 года назад

I work for a major U.S. airline. We use Pivot cases in the cockpit for our iPads. These mounts and cases get used for years (under very heavy use with planes that fly around the clock). I've never seen a problem with one. I have a 182 with a cheap mount. I think it's time to upgrade!

@jamesabell7587 2 года назад

So I am honestly intrigued with this product. I think it will be great for both my iPad Pro and mini. I bought the mini for flying. The iPad Pro for everything else. It does use a keyboard. I think this product is perfect for all and look forward to trying it out.

@ChristopherYounger 2 года назад

I tried a bunch of different sytems early in my training including simple kneeboard and paper. Now, as I approach my checkride for PPL I find myself centered around the Pivot system. I have the suction and yoke mounts (different sizes) since I do not own my own aircraft I wanted maximum options for mounting. I also have the Pivot thigh strap and the converter for regular kneeboards. So yeah, I may be a bit biased but it's because the quality is top-notch. I also got the adapter that lets me use my Pivot cases with MYGOFLIGHT mounts (it's basically the MYGOFLIGHT puck attached to a Pivot head). Why? Well, I have a MYGOFLIGHT thigh strap that lets me angle the iPad upward which is great when I'm doing safety pilot or backseat observer roles. I carry both a 5th Gen iPad Mini and a newer IPad Pro 11"--I have Pivot cases for both and with all the mounts I have a range of options with which to mount the iPads depending on my mission. One of the most versatile systems out there. It's worth noting that some Pivot cases have an optional additional security kit that complies with government standards for covering the camera and nullifying the headset/microphone for us government (or tinfoil-hat-wearing) types. None of this is cheap, so if you want cheap, move along. :) Also, for those of us still training, make sure to keep a regular kneeboard with your sectional and E6B stashed close by. DPEs love to disqualify iPads, so keep the old-school kneeboard (and practice using it!) until you are a fully certified pilot. :) And I wish you'd had that affiliate code a few months back, I'd made you a few scheckles. :) I started my PPL training around the time you started your channel, now I'm almost ready for the checkride. Keep the good content coming!

@JustSayN2O 2 года назад

I am an instrument trainee. I use an iPad mini - 5 with a kneeboard mount that I'm looking to replace with a yoke mount. I've heard from other sources that cruel DPEs would disqualify the iPad and that is totally BS of them to do that. Why not disqualify the headset too, and make the checkride applicant use the little cockpit microphone and try to hear ATC from the cabin speaker? Headsets and EFBs are for safety, not convenience. Any suggestions on what I can tell my future DPE in advance to prevent such inconsiderateness? Recently I asked somebody this and the reply was: When the DPE takes your iPad away, pull out your first of two backup iPads from your flight bag.

@ChristopherYounger 2 года назад

@@JustSayN2O As for the DPE, I carry two iPads and he disqualified both. :/ He explained later what he wanted to see me do (PPL checkride: use a Navlog and annotate differences as I fly). I was able to use my iPad again as we returned to the airport for landings as he expected me to look up taxi diagrams (which I did). YMMV. I think if I'd just had an editable navlog on my iPad and was taking notes via Apple pencil *and* had a backup iPad do to the same with, he would've been fine. I think the *dependance* on the EFB doing the mental math and whatnot was his trigger.

@danlittle5836 2 года назад

Just got mine. Very easy to adjust and very durable. Thanks for the recommendation.

@AirplaneAcademy 2 года назад

Awesome!! Glad you like it!

@markfitzpatrick9598 2 года назад

I'm sure the Pivot is very nice and I've even seen Steveo1kinevo using it, but what stopped me was the outrageous cost, $200+. I have a nice Ram mount with a solid Otterbox case on my Ipad mini and it works just fine, less than $100.

@stevegilbert58 2 года назад

Huge Pivot fan! I am on my 2nd one for the new iPad Pro and have one on pre-order for the new iPad mini pro, can't wait to start flying with the mini, the full size pro is a little too big. I do have a RAM yoke mount that has the Pivot connector on it and I like it, once I get the mini I will give the suction cup a try.

@JonathanBarrientos Год назад

Just got one recently. Works great.

@tastyhuman 2 года назад

I use a ram x grip iPad mini mount. I have both suction cup and yoke claw. I too prefer the window mount and can easily in a Cessna. In the Archer it covers my standby panel so I have to deal with a yoke mount and loss of viz of the soft keys on the pfd.. I can still see them I just need to move my body slightly each time. Luckily hey aren’t needed often.

@ahmadsamadzai8255 2 года назад

Thank you for this video. I just used your link and ordered it. Your video was convincing.

@AirplaneAcademy Год назад

Sure thing! Glad you found it helpful!

@rickwiggins283 2 года назад

Great video. I was just wondering this week why Ram didn't make a case that directly mounts to the arm. Just ordered one these from FlyBoys! I also like the attention to detail they put into their little security/protection kit for the Ipad. Thank you.

@ericsd55 2 года назад

I use one of these at work. Great gizmo. Just got another for my not work plane. Thanks for the code!

@garretthoffee4059 2 года назад

I use a adjustable spring loaded mount, sturdy, and doesn’t block me view when I mount it on the yoke, and works will all cases. I’ve been using it for a year now and the spring feels as strong as new, and it was only $40 on Amazon

@thisismeinnz 2 года назад

That's a bargain!! Have you got a link? Would love to check it out! Thanks!

@JustSayN2O 2 года назад

Yes, please post a link, thank you!

@johnfriend862 2 года назад

In South Texas I've had way too many incidents of iPad overheating, I haven't used a full case for years. I've had iPads overheat in a Ram Roll'r mount, and in an X-Grip mount. I've had my iPad overheat just from putting it on the seat while I close the hangar door. I changed to the X-Naut cooling mount, they are very expensive and you can't put your iPad in any kind of protective case (which is a bit scary) but it never overheats anymore. If it wasn't for the overheating issue the PIVOT would be the perfect mount. I know they say it's vented to prevent overheating, but that's a lot of money to spend to find out it will still overheat in my environment.

@mafp22w Год назад

I have the same issue in Southern California. Flying our 182 this morning from TRM to CMA, my iPad almost overheated just sitting in my lap as the sun hit it. In many daylight conditions, I just don’t think I can hang it to the side window where it can get the direct sun on it. Very frustrating.

@willonthewing2860 Год назад

What about iPad overheating? My iPad would ALWAYS overheat until I found a case with cooling fans. I wouldn’t consider any case that doesn’t have an integrated iPad cooling system.

@BANDAIist Год назад

Hope they could release a kind of cooling fan attachment for the case, my ipad mini6 was overheated several times in summer. Other than that it is a great system.

@aeroRCmodels 2 года назад

That’s the mount we use at United

@DM-bi5wj 2 года назад

Nice, but... if you fly in hot weather and have experienced an iPad overheat shutdown then the ram mount can be modified with a hole saw for cooling.

@buckyperchski-mc2vo 8 месяцев назад

PIVOT T21A Titan Series - Fits iPad Mini (6th gen.) ??? thoughts??

@surfearth1 2 года назад

Do they make a waterproof case for use on boats?

@kimberlywentworth9160 2 года назад

I looks great but will it overheat. I live in CA and we have temps in the 90 to 100's.

@amir.bayani 2 года назад

LOL, good video but I had laugh when you referred to "bringing the yoke back on landing", you showed an airplane landing that has a stick 🙂

@5xls 2 года назад

Our company uses this PIVOT case in our B-767s. It's awesome. Rotates 90° easily.

@johnf.8831 2 года назад

As soon as I saw your title (while scanning RU-vid vids on my iPad mini in my pivot case) I KNEW you were going to say you switched to Pivot. Like you, I spent way too much money on many systems and found the Pivot system the best for me. It is super high quality. The company makes some other pretty neat products as well for pilots. I own one of their clip boards which straps to my leg-another top quality item that blows the competition away. Yes they cost more but well worth it. Anyway I love their products too and not at all surprised at this stellar review. Good stuff.

@anthonyb4913 Год назад

I’m thinking about purchasing the pivot case. Any issues with overheating?

@luckygamer05 2 года назад

I definitely love the Pivot Case. I found both the window mount and the yoke mount obscures the gauges for me. I had to rig some RAM mounts to make a 90° angle to lower the yoke mount a bit. Works great now.

@RustyFarrell 2 года назад

Always love your videos. What is your preferred iPad these days?

@AirplaneAcademy 2 года назад

thanks! I just put out a video about it last week. I just updated to the iPad Mini 6.

@1capcarl 2 года назад

There is no good place unless you have room on your panel . Windshield mounts keep you from seeing traffic.

@SoldiaT 2 года назад

Just did the same! The RAM Mounting Plate is not really compatible with screen protection and the stress on the iPad was really high...unfortunately getting a PIVOT Case here in Europe is kinda hard. Mine is still in the bag of a friendly aviator :D

@technicalactivity Год назад

How do you navigate around the iPad blocking some of the left instruments? I fly Cessnas and Piper warrior/cherokees and in the Piper's in particular, the mount tends to block the left side of the panel..

@AirplaneAcademy Год назад

In my 182, where I have it mounted doesn't block any instruments. That it probably harder in the Pipers. You might have to consider a yoke mount in that instance. I put together a video comparing those different locations here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-uwOP-cpyDQc.html hope it helps!

@torsteinb Месяц назад

Is the one shown in the video the regular or the shorty version?

@AirplaneAcademy Месяц назад

Regular I believe

@speedonsteel 3 месяца назад

What length mount did you use?

@mikeBlinthicum 2 года назад

Nice!! Have you ever experienced any issues with suction mount on window coming loose due to temperature changes?

@AirplaneAcademy 2 года назад

Good question - I have had the RAM suction mount fall off only a handful of times, but this could either be due to wear (have had it for years), dirty windscreen which makes an imperfect seal on the suction cup, or user error and not suctioning it down tightly enough. But honestly it's only happened a single digit number of times over the years, so I'm not blaming RAM for that. It was more so the case compatibility with the Pivot Case that got me jazzed up about switching. In general I've found suction mounts (RAM, Pivot, etc.) to be really sturdy, even in turbulence.

@PIVOTCASE 2 года назад

Hi Mike, generally speaking, when used properly, our suction cups don't experience issues with detachment due to temperature changes that you may experience with other locking suction cups on the market. That's due to the design of the locking mechanism itself. The locking mechanism on our suction cups more effectively expresses all of the air out of the suction cup, which prevents getting an air bubble trapped in the suction cup that can expand or contract with heat and cold.

@AirplaneAcademy 2 года назад

Thanks for this reply! Super helpful

@justinmetz8238 2 года назад

I use the suction monunt Ram Mount with the X-Grip. That checks all of your boxes and you can use what ever case you prefer.

@SixStringflyboy 2 года назад

I used this option with my iPad mini for the first time yesterday during my flight review. Worked better than any other mounting location I've tried so far.

@matt3950 2 года назад

Same, I am IFR rated and use the X-grip. Kind of future-proofs it too since it will accept any case/ipad mini size. I can't mount it on the side window in a PA28, the window curves and isn't flat like a Cessna.

@ThereCameAnEcho 2 года назад

@@matt3950 How do you mount yours in a PA28? I have the same mount and have been flying my school's Archer more often and can't use the suction mount on the curved screen. Did you end up going with a yoke mount?

@brettoahu9682 Год назад

I’ve used cases with a plastic cover and it wasn’t tight, it made touch responsiveness terrible and the glare made the iPad unusable? Does this system have any of those issues ?

@AirplaneAcademy Год назад

I haven't used their glare shield, so the way I'm using and describing it in this video is without any cover on the screen.

@scottgies Год назад

Hey what iPad are you using for your mount in this video?

@grayrabbit2211 2 года назад

I looked at these but for me it's a no-go because of price. $230 for the case + mount + shell before tax & shipping? That's a bit rich, even for aviation. I only paid $168 for my IPad Mini 4 128GB w/Cell connection in 2019. Still in its original box. I bought a second one as a backup with 64GB for $100. I always travel with both iPads. The primary one has all of the latest & greatest software on it. The backup one is intentionally kept a version or two behind just in case a software glitch takes out the Primary. Redundant iPads or a rugged case. I'll take the former.

@HyperSpaceProphet 2 года назад

Sadly, they have been sold out of the Ram adapter since you posted this. I'll buy a case once they get their shot together and stock the parts so I can use it on my existing Ram mount. You should call 'em and tell 'em they costing you (and them) money by not having the items in stock.

@bryantate7975 2 года назад

Just getting my 182, new to ForeFlight also (I have it on my 12.9 Pro which is too big for the plane) what size iPad would you guys recommend. I see apple has a new iPad mini 8.3” coming out soon. Also, how does ForeFlight refresh data if your not on a cellular network? (Assuming not using a hotspot, that then has two batteries to worry about dying)

@eraserlaser Год назад

And you never have to look at your IAS ever again 🤣!

@keithmontoya8793 2 года назад

LOL...6:10...nothing made for aviation is EVER cheap. Just look at the Sporty's Catalog. I had to stop making wish lists from Aviation Catalogs.

@gs550t81 2 года назад

Been using pivot mounts in the r22 with the ipad air for a few months now and it makes it so doable when mounted to the windshield. B4 pivot I'd never think to bring anything bigger than an iPad mini in the r22. But now it's awesome!

@Chrisovideos 2 года назад

I've been back and forth like you, but went back to yoke mount after a couple flights above 8000' (starting at 800'). Suction cups (Ram) failed at altitude when the air got thinner and the whole system fell onto my lap and down to my feet. I feel much safer with it physically attached to the yoke. I stuck my phone though on the suction mount and it seems to stay in place, probably because it's lighter.

@AV8WithWayde 2 года назад

It would be nice if the suction mount that Nflightcam uses could be used for iPad mounts. The one Nflightcam uses, you can reapply suction because it has a suction pump. So no matter what height you're at, it will stay attached to the window.

@thebadgerpilot 2 года назад

To each their own. I love my yoke mount and don't see myself moving away from it, but this certainly looks like a great option!

@JustaPilot1 2 года назад

I like their gear but in the summer here it regularly gets to 95+ degrees with many days over 100. I have no choice but to use the X-naut fan case to keep my iPad alive.

@182driver 2 года назад

Hi Charlie…great video…. Do you have any issues with overheating because of its location to the windscreen especially in summer… our summers are pretty hot here. I currently use a mount that the iPad clips into and it has two fans.

@AirplaneAcademy 2 года назад

Hi there - it's a good question. I haven't been able to test the pivot mount in the Texas summer yet, but I would occasionally run into that issue with my RAM mount, though I don't know if the mount was to blame. Pivot does have some statements on their website about their cooling technology so I do know they're trying to address that. However, all of that aside, I would only have heat issues when it was in direct sunlight for prolonged periods. It never actually overheated to the point where it shut down, but if the angle of the sun was just right and the ipad didn't have shade, occasionally en route I would take it off the mount and put it in the shade on the copilot's seat and point the air vent towards it. I never found out if that was actually necessary or not, it just felt precautionary on my end. But like I said it was only in certain situations when the angle of the light and duration were just right.

@jimpowers5932 2 года назад

Have it. Love it. I use the optional larger Ram Mount ball adapter. I first saw it on Stevo1kinevos RU-vid channel

@exosoul 2 года назад

Yup! Love my Pivot case. I use the lap strap while flying. But it’s versatile and it just works better than expected. Plus they sell add ons.

@TurboT45H 2 года назад

I also operate a Cessna 182 and have no problem using the yoke mount with my new Mini. Blocking my window (side view) is not for me.

@anthonydail6596 2 года назад

My iPad mini pivot case is the Rare blue angles edition. It’s solid, don’t overheat (I’m in Arkansas). I have the lap version because I’m old school and am use to charts strapping to my leg. The strap works well. It rotates 360 degrees on your leg to any position you want, vertical or horizontal. (I’m in a 172)

@OrganAviator 4 месяца назад

Do you not do a full and free flight control check prior to takeoff?! Your iPad should NEVER obstruct the full motion of the flight controls.

@WolfPilot 2 года назад

Wow charlie, thats cool!! Thanks for the PIREP! I think this is just what I am looking for. You are so right when you say how cruicial the IPAD is to the flight. I would hate to be 4 states away from home and have it bounce off the tarmac. I went to the site but I cant find the ball mount that is ram compatible.

@AirplaneAcademy 2 года назад

I agree... looking back on it, I regret just not using a case for my iPad. That was dumb. There are mounts that probably work with cases but I just really like that this is all purposefully designed to go together. Really neat solution. Here is the ball mount adapter that I mentioned for RAM: flyboys.com/products/pivot-ppk-to-1-5-ram-adapter

@jeremydwayne 2 года назад

I love my Pivot case and mount. I currently use it with a yoke mount, but I'm thinking about switching to a suction cup mount in the window. Thankfully their mounts are all RAM mounts anyways, so its pretty interchangeable.

@dannycnoble 2 года назад

Will it fit any samsung tablet? I do not buy anything Apple. Always an android person. My parents and brothers all have various apple products and always have issues with them. I had a galaxy note 5 brand new that lasted over 5 yrs (i still use it as a backup) until i got the note 20. So i stick with Android

@buckyperchski-mc2vo 8 месяцев назад

Whats the best mount for a C152? I luv this for the C172, but the C152 doesn't have the windshield space to mount it. C152 ? Anybody?

@dannyjensen4954 2 года назад

Starting flying again after 30 years. Love your videos so I can get up to date on technology and skills. I'm sold. Great video.

@AirplaneAcademy 2 года назад

Thanks Danny. Pumped for you!! Welcome back!

@kimberlywentworth9160 2 года назад

Will the ipad overheat and does it block the air speed indicator. I am flying a C-172. Does it block your vision out the side window.

@glennwatson 2 года назад

Been using flyboys kneeboard for dead reckoning and found the quality good. Might try flyboys for the iPad as well.

@lotharvonrichthofen4474 2 года назад

Do you have any issues with overheating? Where in Idaho are you located…we’re up at COE

@KimFieldstad 2 года назад

Thanks Great information. Which ipad do use?

@AirplaneAcademy 2 года назад

Thanks! I use the iPad mini and believe it's the 4th generation. I used to use the normal sized iPads and found they were just TOO big in the cockpit. There is plenty of screen real estate on the mini's for Foreflight.

@KimFieldstad 2 года назад

@@AirplaneAcademy How much memory do you have and do you wish for more? Do you have cellular connection and do you need it? You could do a video on this subject alone.

@AirplaneAcademy 2 года назад

Great question, and I've actually got a video coming out about this soon. I do have cellular but actually haven't ever needed to activate it... so I just use wifi. I have 128gb of memory but really only use it for Foreflight... so currently I've got 92gb still free.

@5stardave 5 месяцев назад

At first I thought you were ditching your Ipad and joining the light side by turning to Android.

@DannyReed Год назад

there are several cases now. was this review about the pivot mini specifically?

@breckjh 2 года назад

$150 for the case? Wow, They sure are proud of their plastic!

@ricardo-sf 2 года назад

hoy crap -- did fly boys they sponsor this video?

@Av8err 2 года назад

Which mount are you using in your 172? The company have two that are similar and I cannot tell the difference. Thought I would just ask to make sure I get the correct one. Thanks.

@AirplaneAcademy 2 года назад

I just updated it, I talk about it in this video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-F-5RyHs6rX8.html

@ctn830 9 месяцев назад

It’s also $150 which is crazy

@SimpleAdventuresLLMSX 2 года назад

Hey Charlie. Awesome review. Will be getting one for my iPad 11 pro

@ruginzo13 2 года назад

what size ipad do you use?

@AirplaneAcademy 2 года назад

I use an iPad mini (4th generation I believe). I used to have a full-sized iPad (not the huge ones, just the original sized ones) and found it was too big and clunky in the cockpit. The mini really has plenty of screen real estate for Foreflight etc. and it doesn't take up too much space in the cockpit.

@in2flying 2 года назад

I was buying the mount anyway but your 10% off code or clinking on your link doesnt provide any discount on the new mini case. Bummer

@AirplaneAcademy 2 года назад

Hmm okay let me ask them about that. Thanks for letting me know!

@PIVOTCASE 2 года назад

Hi Will. Unfortunately the discount code didn't work because the new mini case (PIVOT T21A) is currently in pre-order status and is on sale at a discount already. Unfortunately our website doesn't allow combining multiple discounts.

@in2flying 2 года назад

@@PIVOTCASE Understood. Like I said, I ordered it anyway so I'm pumped.

@PIVOTCASE 2 года назад

@@in2flying Thanks! Glad you're excited. We're pumped for this new case too! 😀

@tnflygirl 2 года назад

I don not trust the suction mount… especially in the summer time. Even my phone falls off

@PIVOTCASE 2 года назад

The suction cups used in the PIVOT mounts generally don't have that problem when used properly. The suction cups are clear silicone, so they don't absorb as much heat as competing products, and the locking mechanism effectively expresses all the air out of the suction cup, preventing any air bubbles from getting trapped. It's those air bubbles in other suction cups on the market that cause them to fall off. As the suction cup heat that air bubble expands and eventually pops the suction cup free of the glass.

@waqarsyed6641 Год назад

AWESOME CASE That's what I own

@richardbonander1507 6 месяцев назад

Looks great, can you get it with w yoke mount

@lee.schulz 10 месяцев назад

Charlie, what about cooling? We all have experienced overheating issues with our ipads.

@AirplaneAcademy 10 месяцев назад

During long cross country legs in the Texas Summer, if the ipad is in direct sunlight the whole time I'll move it out of the sun during less busy portions of the flight just proactively. I haven't had it actually overheat on me yet, and I've really only been concerned about it in the middle of the summer.

@57eleven1 2 года назад

Will it work with iPad mini 6th generation?

@AirplaneAcademy 2 года назад

They are taking orders for their new case that is compatible with the 6th gen! Just make sure to read the product descriptions as it'll say which generations it's compatible with.

@PIVOTCASE 2 года назад

The case for the iPad Mini 6th gen will be available in about two weeks or so. It's on sale at a special pre-order price in the meantime. flyboys.com/products/pivot-t21a

@57eleven1 2 года назад

@@PIVOTCASE thx!

@AmericanPiddler 2 года назад

More than an hour of flight time...

@sueycuomo8673 Год назад

What screen protector do you use?

@SingleEngineAviator Год назад

Do you use the apple pencil ?

@lancedixon8686 Год назад

Will it work in a cherokee 28-R the suction cups normal don't work

@AirplaneAcademy Год назад

I haven't used it in a cherokee but I would assume so. They also have yoke mounts and kneeboard mounts as well that all work with the same ipad case. I did a video using all three of them here... hope it helps! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-uwOP-cpyDQc.html

@trevordance3453 Год назад

I am surprised that I cannot see a "bolt on" flyboy mount on their web page for fixing permanently to the aircraft. This is quite common for experimental aircraft where you want the mount to stay in the aircraft, not obscure the view (so not stuck on the windows) and not fall off if attached to a painted surface, which the suction mounts may do. I have a Europa monowheel which I am finishing-up now and want to bolt the mount through the panel before I finally fit the panel into place. A suction mount will likely fall off with the non-reflective matt paint I have used and I am not keen on gluing a large suction mount on. Am I missing something ? I like the easy "clip on, clip off" feature" but I just cannot see a permanent fixture mount on their site.

@williamhammond3998 4 месяца назад

I used these during my T6B and T44C training. Now I’m looking to get one for my personal iPad. It’s the best mounting solution I’ve seen so far.

@AV8R_1 2 года назад

I tried a bunch of iPad mounts. I also ended up landing on the PIVOT cases and mounts about two years ago. Perfect for full size iPads and minis, and the cases on their own are fantastic. For ForeFlight on my phone in the supercub, I use quad lock.

@kimberlywentworth9160 2 года назад

Is the mount easy to remove from the aircraft windshield? I do not own my own aircraft as I rent.

@AirplaneAcademy 2 года назад

Yep, super easy. You just unlock it and then there's a little tab to pull to break the seal and it comes right off.

@Thatpilotdakota 11 месяцев назад

Been looking at these cases for a while however, I’m sticking with the ram mount, because pivot is unreasonably expensive.

@brucecortez8394 2 года назад

Thanks for saving me lots of money, and disappointment...Trying different mount systems gets to be very pricey, so your recommendation is greatly appreciated....and thanks for your vids.

@Leftseat1967 Год назад

How does this case do with summer temps, any over heating issues with the iPad?

@AirplaneAcademy Год назад

So far I have not yet run into any issues. If I'm on a long leg (cruise) where the ipad is directly in the sunlight in the summer the whole time I'll try to take it down periodically and put it on the passenger's seat to keep that from happening, just in case.

@cyberfiche Год назад

I'm finally thinking about upgrading to an iPad EFB. So thanks for the recommendation!

@billorgeorgesmith8700 Год назад

Been using the Pivot case and mounts from Flyboys for over a year now and love it. Mine is Pink, because it was half price!!!

@scottfranco1962 2 года назад

I THINK what you are talking about is the ram mount on top of the yoke cushion. For that I detached the cushion on my 172n, not hard it was just glued on. The mount then goes directly on the yoke and I can pull all the way back without removing the mount. It also matters what kind of ipad and what aspect. I use a 7 inch ipad in portrait. This is the closest to the size of a plate, and mounted as you would if you clipped a plate to the yoke.

@Clif_Brown 2 года назад

Thanks for the review. I ordered one for my 2021 6th Gen iPAD Mini, and it's still on pre-order.

@akfox38 2 года назад

I'm assuming the suction cup never falls off and be totally trusted during flight? Also, do you find it is plenty out of the way of seeing necessary instruments on the panel?

@dnoslen6124 11 месяцев назад

How do you keep your iPad from over heating in the window position?

@AirplaneAcademy 10 месяцев назад

So far it has never overheated. It only feels hot during the summer when it's getting direct Texas heat... in those situations I just try to take it out of the mount during the long enroute portion of a cross country and put it on the seat or out of the direct sunlight just in case. But in other seasons, even the direct sunlight isn't getting it too hot so I haven't run into any issues with it yet (been using it for years).

@bittnerbs 2 года назад

I have 2 PIVOT cases…iPad and iPad Mini (the new one). I love both of them. I’ve had my regular iPad PIVOT case for over a year and it has about 250 flight hours on it. I use the kneeboard and yoke mounts in a 182.