To Kneeboard again?

ppragman

ppragman

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Back when I was a private and instrument student I used a kneeboard quite often, and then after I started doing commercial training, then commercial flying, I used it less and less until I quit using it all together. Regardless, does anyone use one, has anyone gone back to using one and did they like it? If so, any suggestions?

Normally the only writing I have to do is in the flight can, and I carry a pen in my pocket for anything else.
 
ppragman said:
Back when I was a private and instrument student I used a kneeboard quite often, and then after I started doing commercial training, then commercial flying, I used it less and less until I quit using it all together. Regardless, does anyone use one, has anyone gone back to using one and did they like it? If so, any suggestions?

Normally the only writing I have to do is in the flight can, and I carry a pen in my pocket for anything else.
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I use a regular kneeboard, always have. Started out in civilian and through the cargo flying with one of the tri-fold ones, but it was became too bulky, so I changed to just a regular kneeboard when I went mil. Still use it as it's handy.
 
MikeD said:
I use a regular kneeboard, always have. Started out in civilian and through the cargo flying with one of the tri-fold ones, but it was became too bulky, so I changed to just a regular kneeboard when I went mil. Still use it as it's handy.
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That's kinda what I was thinking, I can't think of how many times it would have been nice to jot down a note, or something without anyplace to put it. Hmmmmm, just the regular kneeboard has been a good bet for you though?
 
I generally use a small one. I used to have this huge trifold during my private but abandoned it during my IR in favor of one that just provides a surface good enough to jot down some things while I'm in the air.

But then again I'm part of the low hour crowd. I was just used to my CFI's trying to catch me off guard and making sure I was able to copy something down whenever needed.
 
If you think you need it, go for it. I find them to be a waste of space, though they might make a nice flat somewhat-stable surface for a cup of coffee.

hmmmmmm

-mini
 
I use a kneeboard with a clip to hold an approach plate. I don't attach it to my leg because I find it annoying while flying. I usually only write down my clearance so the need to write anything else down is not needed.
 
I use one of the ASA kneeboards that just a piece of aluminum with an elastic strap on it. I had one of the tri-folds, but they're just too big. I have always used one IFR, and find it invaluable when I'm instructing. You don't always want to spend time in flight discussing something, but want to remember to talk with your student about it.
 
scooter2525 said:
I use a kneeboard with a clip to hold an approach plate. I don't attach it to my leg because I find it annoying while flying. I usually only write down my clearance so the need to write anything else down is not needed.
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Thats the difference. I have alot of info to jot down while airborne, so it makes it convenient. For those that don't need to write much, its a bulk that would likely not be necessary.
 
I used a trifold in GA cockpits, but when I hit the jet it went away. I was rarely writing anything down anymore and had enough room to organize things pretty well without it.

Use it if your operations/cockpit dictate it, otherwise, well, you know...don't.
 
I just leave notepad minimized on my laptop. That way when I have to copy a clearance I can pause my game of Tetris and bring up the notepad window. Strange thing is I never seem to notice ATC radio calls any more since using my laptop. I figure it is just slow out there.


omg :sarcasm:
 
I use one of the Sporty's faux-military small kneeboards. It works well and gives me a lot more room than those stupid tri-fold kneeboards...if I used one of those I'd never be able to find the yoke. Also, I can't remember the last time I actually clipped it to my leg...mostly it gets shoved in a side pocket or the floor of the airplane.
 
I "carry" a tri-fold kneeboard with the enroute maps and all SIDS, STARS, and plates for my trip in case I need paper copies. But cant remember the last time it was stapped to my leg... I do carry a small notepad that I keep up front when I need to jot something down.
 
To expand on my earlier "waste of space" comment. Use fltplan.com printouts (QICP wx and nav log). Plenty of room on the back for notes. Typically we put ATIS, our clearance and performance data on the TOLD card and find a place to stick it. No need for a kneeboard. If you feel you need one, then by all means use it!

-mini
 
I have one of those really nice Scott Wings ones- heavy duty metal folding. It worked great in the Cessna but it restricts control stick movement in the T-6.
 
frog_flyer said:
I have one of those really nice Scott Wings ones- heavy duty metal folding. It worked great in the Cessna but it restricts control stick movement in the T-6.
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Just use your g suit. Keep the abbreviated checklist behind your lineup card if you need a hard surface to write on.
 
My ASA VFR one doesn't get in the way too much so I pretty much carry it all the time, plus I need something to write down all the phone numbers I get :beer:
 
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