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Re: DA62 iPad Mount

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foehammer wrote: Fri Apr 28, 2023 6:53 pm I like using the apple pencil for taking notes with the iPad, but it isn't easy getting the pencil in and out of the clip on the side of the RAM mount.
I trimmed off those clips on the RAM mount with a Dremel and it allows using the built-in magnetic grasping/charging of the iPad
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Re: DA62 iPad Mount

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Same as Dave, Foreflight on the iPad, and a small kneeboard with “Legal size” paper and pen for copying clearances, frequencies, weather, etc. Works perfectly.
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Re: DA62 iPad Mount

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CFIDave wrote: Fri Apr 28, 2023 12:45 pm
Boatguy wrote: Fri Apr 28, 2023 3:18 am What do you use for a kneeboard?
Foreflight on the iPad, and an "old-fashioned" small metal kneeboard with paper and pen for copying clearances, frequencies, weather, etc.
Same, same.
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