Essential iPad accessories

IPAD ACCESSORIES

Mounts

If a kneeboard doesn’t work in your airplane, a mount is a great alternative. There are lots of options here, from suction cup mounts for side windows to yoke mounts. Plenty of brands off er mounts, and most of them are quite good, but there are signifi cant diff erences between them to consider.

RAM® CUSTOM-FIT CRADLES

These mounts, our most popular, feature custom designed cradles to fi t your iPad securely, so there’s no movement in fl ight. Due to their tight fi t, they will not work with screen protectors or cases.

7374A

Claw Yoke Mounts

iPad Mini 6

7044A $74.95 iPad Mini 4-5 1602A $69.95 iPad Air 1-2 and Pro 9.7" 5938A $75.95 iPad 10.2" 7th/8th gen 1950A $79.95 iPad Pro 10.5" and Air 3 4585A $74.95 iPad Pro 11" and Air 4 5166A $82.95 iPad Pro 12.9" 3rd/4th gen 7024A $84.95 iPhone 12, 12 Pro 1506A $63.95 iPhone 12/13 Pro Max 5851A $59.95

SUCTION CUP Mounts

iPad Mini 6

5556A $59.95 iPad Mini 4-5 1494A $52.95 iPad Air 1-2 and Pro 9.7" 4866A $54.95 iPad 10.2" 7th/8th gen 1056A $59.95 iPad Pro 10.5" and Air 3 9635A $54.95 iPad Pro 11" and Air 4 5199A $62.95 iPhone 12, 12 Pro 1064A $42.50 iPhone 12/13 Pro Max 5021A $42.50

Secure Fit

“This product performed excellent. Solid mount that holds the phone in rough conditions.”

–customer review

PIVOT Cases PIVOT combines a simple, robust case with a sleek mounting solution. This system has quickly become a favorite of many airline pilots—over 8000 pilots at Southwest Airlines are using the case in daily fl ight operations. It’s tough enough to work in any cockpit, but the case is also perfect for everyday use as your main iPad cover.

PIVOT Case with Suction Cup for iPad Mini 6 B4401A $189.95 PIVOT Case with Suction Cup for iPad Mini 4-5 21203A $174.95 PIVOT Case with Suction Cup for iPad 7-8, Air 3, Pro 10.5" B1875A $174.95 PIVOT Case with Suction Cup for iPad Pro 11", Air 4 4700A $179.95 PIVOT Leg Strap 7889A $39.95

ROBUST UNIVERSAL MOUNTS

The Robust Mounting Systems take a universal approach to mounting. There are two main mounting cradles: one fi ts almost every phone, the other will fi t every tablet. Each cradle can be matched up to an arm and suction cup or yoke clamp. The whole system uses a 25mm or 1" ball to connect the pieces. This makes the Robust Mounts interchangeable with other popular 1" ball mounting systems.

Phone Suction Cup Mount

iPad/Tablet Yoke Mount

Adjustable

Universal iPad/Tablet Mount It is not often that you fi nd a universal mount that works as well as a custom-fi tting mount, but this mount breaks the mold. It includes ten fi ngers (three sizes) that allow you to customize for your mounting situation. It will even work with most cases. The spring mechanism provides more than enough tension to keep your iPad in place during turbulence, but yet isn’t too strong to require hard work to open.

Robust Universal iPad Suction Cup Mount B4410A $39.95 Robust Universal iPad Yoke Mount B2315A $49.95

Universal Phone Mount This simple, expandable cradle fi ts every phone we’ve tried, from smaller iPhone SE models to the largest iPhone 11 Pro. The two fi nger approach is small yet fi rm, and very easy to operate with one hand. One fi nger doesn’t move, while the other fi nger is on a spring mechanism. The side of the mount has a cable holder on it, allowing you to keep your charging cable attached to the mount.

Robust Universal Phone

Suction Cup Mount B4400A $29.95 Robust Universal Phone

Yoke Mount B2301A $39.95

The Flight Gear iPad Bi-Fold Kneeboard holds the iPad right where you need it - secure on your leg but easily within reach. The innovative metal bracket will work with almost all cases. An integrated kickstand means you can tilt the iPad towards you, which helps to reduce glare. A simple hook-and-loop rotation mechanism allows for portrait or landscape viewing. Two sizes available. Mini Bi-Fold Kneeboard fi ts iPad Minis 1-5 and some other 8" size tablets. The iPad Bi-Fold Kneeboards fi ts 9.7" to 11" iPads.

Features:

• Two coated metal brackets fi rmly hold your iPad in place • Removable board permits both vertical and horizontal mounting options • Contoured back and elastic strap securely hold the kneeboard on your leg • Large slash pocket on exterior holds charts or even a clipboard

Flight Gear Mini Bi-Fold Kneeboard 5828A $39.95 Flight Gear iPad Bi-Fold Kneeboard 6193A $39.95

iPad Kneeboards

FLIGHT OUTFITTERS MYCLIP

7775A $99.95 7757A $34.95

MYGOFLIGHT

Removable!

Mini 1-6 6621A $159.00 iPad 5-8, Air 1-4, Pro 11 7250A $159.00 iPad Pro 12.9" 6537A $179.00

Not using an iPad? Here are our top picks

Flight Gear Tri-Fold Kneeboard

Sporty’s Tri-Fold Kneeboard has a spot for everything. The solid clipboard is great for copying clearances and doubles as a quick reference tool. Slots on both sides of the clipboard allow you to fold the sides underneath and still use the knee strap.

7004A $34.95

Flight Gear HP Bi-Fold Kneeboard

This compact kneeboard has room for the essentials, but won’t take up much space in the cockpit or fl ight bag. The Flight Gear HP Bi-Fold Kneeboard provides a solid writing surface and space for commonly used items. Elastic straps are attached at the corners and are perfectly spaced for holding an iPad mini. Now you can even customize your kneeboard with Sporty’s Gear Mods.

6367A $29.95

Classic Aluminum Kneeboard

These durable aluminum kneeboards have become standard issue for most pilots. • Extra-thick aluminum board with foam backing • Elastic Strap with Velcro closure • Includes placard • Measures 6" x 9" and weighs less than 9 oz.

7054A $16.95

Charging your iPad

What pilots need to know

One of the standout features of the iPad is its long battery life – a fully charged battery should last you about 9 – 10 hours (more like 4 – 6 when using a wireless accessory and when the screen is on full bright). Even though most general aviation fl ights rarely last that long, it’s always a good idea to have backup power in fl ight. In fact, running out of battery power is about the only problem we’ve had in ten years of fl ying with the iPad. Charging with a cigarette lighter adapter

You can use a 12-24V cigarette lighter charger in your airplane to charge your iPad, and this is often the most convenient and aff ordable option. We carry two of these pretty much every time we fl y. Pay close attention before just buying any USB charger though, as you’ll want to make sure it provides at least 2.1 amps for optimum charging. The Flight Gear model off ers two USB ports, both rated at 3 amps, and works on both 12V and 24V electrical systems. It also has a built-in screen that displays battery voltage – a handy backup. Charging from a battery pack

You can also charge the iPad when on the go with a portable backup battery. We like the Flight Gear models, which were designed for pilots and feature both USB-A and USB-C charging ports. There are two sizes available, the Small Flight Gear Battery Pack (10,000 mAh) and the Large Flight Gear Battery Pack (20,000 mAh). The larger size will last for multiple fl ights and can be recharged with a micro-USB, USB-C, or Lightning plug - so you don’t have to carry a custom charging cable that will probably get lost. We love these batteries; they are our electronic Swiss Army knife. These are also great for airplanes without an electrical system or a cigarette lighter plug, and they can also be useful outside the cockpit too (campers love them). Charging with an installed USB port

If you own your airplane, you should consider a permanently installed, certifi ed charging port. These are much more expensive than portable options, but they are also more reliable than portable devices since they don’t rely on a touchy cigarette lighter charger. We like the Stratus Power Pro from Appareo and Garmin’s GSB 15 USB Charger, which are both TSO’d and include dual USB ports.

6209A

Flight Gear Backup Battery for iPad This is the best battery we’ve seen for the fl ight deck. The Flight Gear Backup Battery for iPad is the pilot’s answer for keeping mobile devices charged on long fl ights. Long, thin design makes it easy to handle and stow in fl at pockets.

5.75" Small

3"

• 10,000 mAh capacity • 3 USB outputs • Two charging options— micro-USB or type-C

Large

6.375"

3.625"

• 20,000mAh capacity • 4 USB outputs • Three charging options— micro-USB, type-C, or Lightning

TSO’D

Intelligent charging

Detects and delivers the optimal charging current for any connected device.

Built-in advanced safety features

Temperature control, over-charge, over-discharge, overvoltage, over-current and short-circuit protection.

Quick reference guide

Placard information printed directly on the back of the battery.

LED charge indicator

Know how much power is left with the touch of a button.

Multiple charging cable options

No more searching for a proprietary cable to charge the battery.

Stage 1: Fast Charge Gives you more power more quickly. 0%

80% 100% TSO’D

Stage 2: Trickle Charge Eases the electrical current to extend battery lifespan. Includes micro USB charging cable. It does not include a charging plug, but will work with any USB charger. Domestic shipping only. Small Flight Gear Backup Battery (10,000 mAh) 2837A $39.95 Large Flight Gear Backup Battery MADE IN (20,000 mAh) 6209A $79.95

Flight Gear Battery Organizer 2053A $14.95

Flight Gear 12/24V Quick Chargers Flight Gear USB Quick Chargers are perfectly suited to keep all your devices topped off . An integrated LED screen displays the voltage of the cigarette lighter socket it is plugged into. When you plug USB device into it, the screen changes to show the number of amps your device is drawing. You can see in a glance how many amps your device is pulling. The USB ports and screen are mounted to a bracket. This bracket pivots up to 45 degrees to provide a better viewing angle. Works in 12 volt and 24-volt aircraft.

Displays voltage and AMP draw

Two USB-A ports 3033A $18.95 One USB-A and one USB-C port 3995A $18.95

Bright screen is easy to read. Love having the amp output displayed. –Customer review

Smart Charging Cables

Want to know exactly how much juice your device is pulling? These unique cables feature a wattage screen indicating in real time the amount of power your device is receiving from a charger or battery. Each cable features braided covering for improved durability and a natural resistance to tangles, kinks, and knots.

USB-A to Lightning 2491A $19.95 USB-A to USB-C 2995A $19.95 USB-C to Lightning 3366A $19.95 USB-C to USB-C 4914A $19.95 Garmin D2 Air X10 Smartwatch

Garmin D2 watches are the only smart watches made exclusively for pilots, packed with powerful tools like GPS navigation, a worldwide airport database, and a built-in altimeter. Now the bestselling D2 Air is even better, with new voice assistant features and long battery life.

5138A $549.99

Black Ivory

WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?

GARMIN D2 AIR X10

DISPLAY AMOLED

REAR CASE MATERIAL Stainless Steel

GARMIN D2 MACH 1

AMOLED

Titanium

BEZEL 43.4mm Stainless Steel 47mm Titanium

BAND MATERIAL Silicone

LENS MATERIAL Gorilla Glass

Italian Leather/ Titanium & Silicone

Sapphire

TOUCH SCREEN

MOVING MAPS

INREACH CONNECTION

PRODUCT NUMBER 5138A

Leather Band 5042A Titanium Band 2070A

PRICE $549.99 $1199.99 / $1299.99

Garmin D2 Mach 1 Smartwatch

For pilots who want the latest aviation tools on their wrist without sacrifi cing the style of a fi ne timepiece, the D2 Mach 1 is the perfect choice. Garmin’s most powerful aviation watch yet features a color moving map with touchscreen controls, a dedicated emergency navigation mode, and satellite messaging capabilities when connected to an inReach communicator. With a titanium bezel and sapphire glass, the D2 Mach 1 is at home in the backcountry or at the offi ce.

Garmin D2 Mach 1

(titanium band) 2070A $1299.99

Garmin D2 Mach 1

(leather band) 5042A $1199.99

1. No adapter cables

An emergency requires quick action; there is no time to be fumbling with adapter cables and small plugs. The PJ2 eliminates this hassle, with standard PJ jacks (compatible with the vast majority of general aviation headsets) built right into the radio. Simply unplug your headset from the panel and plug it into the PJ2—now you can talk to Air Traffi c Control.

Finally!

A BACKUP RADIO WITH BUILT-IN JACKS

A smart pilot always fl ies with a Plan B in mind, whether it’s an alternate airport or a handheld radio. While panel-mount avionics failures are relatively rare, the consequences of such a situation are very serious, so carrying a backup is a smart investment. You’ve heard the advice: “aviate, navigate, communicate.” The fi rst part is up to you, but the latter two require some extra gear. With iPad apps and portable GPSs in most cockpits, pilots already have great backup navigation tools close at hand. That means the days of buying feature-laden portable radios with VOR navigation and GPS receivers are coming to an end. What’s really needed in an emergency is a reliable, easy-to-use COM radio. With that need in mind, a team of pilots at Sporty’s set out to design a totally new radio. The goal was a radio made exclusively for the cockpit - no unnecessary features, no confusing menus, and nothing extra to buy. The result is the PJ2, the only radio with builtin aviation headset jacks. Here’s why we think it’s the perfect backup radio.

JOHN ZIMMERMAN AIRLINE TRANSPORT PILOT

2. simple to use

An emergency is also no time to be reading an instruction manual, so the PJ2 is designed to be deadsimple to operate. There are dedicated knobs for squelch and volume, so just twist the knob to turn the radio on. There are no menus or frequency bands to manage either. Simply type in a frequency to start communicating.

The PJ2 is also designed for one-handed operation, so you can fl y with your left hand and communicate with your right. A large push-to-talk button is easily accessed by your index fi nger, and a handy last frequency button makes it easy to fl ip back and forth between approach and tower. The large screen is backlit for easy viewing at night, and the oversized keypad is easy to use in turbulence. Everything has been optimized for pilotfriendly operation. x6

3. aa batteries

Rechargeable batteries are a fact of life these days, but while they are excellent for devices you use every day (like a smartphone), they are not the best option for a backup radio. Because it’s likely your radio will sit in your fl ight bag for weeks between uses, we prefer easy-to-fi nd AA batteries for the PJ2. With a shelf life measured in years, you can load up the radio and rest assured you’ll have power when you need it. No need to worry about charging another battery.

Our team of pilots went a step further, though. There’s also a USB-C plug on the right side of the radio for additional fl exibility. While this won’t charge the battery pack (the AAs aren’t rechargeable after all), it will power the radio. Since USB-C is an increasingly popular connector, found on everything from iPads to ADS-B receivers, you don’t have to carry another obscure charging cable. Just plug it into your cigarette lighter or portable battery pack and turn the PJ2 on.

4. low price

The best backup radio is the one you have with you, so we believe value is another important feature. We’ve worked hard to make the PJ2 a rugged, reliable radio, but all while keeping the price under $250. The only thing we cut was unnecessary features—not quality. There’s also nothing extra to buy since the PJ2 comes with an AA battery pack, antenna, belt clip and wall charger. And remember there is no adapter cable to buy.

ORDERING INFORMATION

PJ2 COM Radio

Includes: AA battery pack, antenna, belt clip, charging cable and instruction manual. 1812A $229.00