Wm226
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http://www.zuluworks.com/
I am looking to buy a kneeboard. Has anyone ever tried this kneeboard?
Thanks,
William
I am looking to buy a kneeboard. Has anyone ever tried this kneeboard?
Thanks,
William
Zuluworks Kneeboard
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turbojet28
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Looks nice, but also doens't look too much different than a "normal" kneeboard. I hate kneeboards, man, they get soo in the way!
ILSstud
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I'll have to second turbojet...when I started training I got a fancy kneeboard with all these little compartments (hell it had everything short of a inflatable life raft j/k). Quite honostly you will begin to realize that the kneeboard gets quite in the way and that a simple clipboard with a pad of paper gets the job done quite nicely.
I'm a flying simpleton. I've had a zillion different kneeboards, but the most function kneeboard I had was a metal 8x5 'plain jane' that I could fold a few sheets of 8.5x11 and use it for scratch paper in flight.
Plus, since it was metal, it served as an excellent "Student Be Good" device when my students needed a little extra, err, "motivation" to keep heading/altitude/airspeed within PTS limits.
I'm kiddding, I'm kidding. I don't want to upset the PETS crowd (Pilots for the Ethical Treatment of Students)
Plus, since it was metal, it served as an excellent "Student Be Good" device when my students needed a little extra, err, "motivation" to keep heading/altitude/airspeed within PTS limits.
I'm kiddding, I'm kidding. I don't want to upset the PETS crowd (Pilots for the Ethical Treatment of Students)
I've actually heard about getting beatings in the cockpit. I don't know about the US but in some foreign airforces, I've heard of the instructor pilot hitting the student's knuckles for not flying properly!
I'm only 5' 7" so I keep my seat at the highest position. I find that many fancy kneepads get in the way and even interfere with the yoke when they are bulging so I use a simple metal one too.
Mahesh
I'm only 5' 7" so I keep my seat at the highest position. I find that many fancy kneepads get in the way and even interfere with the yoke when they are bulging so I use a simple metal one too.
Mahesh
mtsu_av8er
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Simple metal.
Although some would say that a kneeboard gets in the way, I see it as a requirement for IFR flight. So much information, so difficult to keep it organized!!
Although some would say that a kneeboard gets in the way, I see it as a requirement for IFR flight. So much information, so difficult to keep it organized!!
kellwolf
Piece of Trash
This one looks a lot like the Jeppesen IFR kneeboard that I used to have. About half way through my IFR training, I got sick of the damn, big thing. I have a kneeboard now that has a clip to hold checklist etc, three pen/pencil holders on the side, a plastic strap with velcro on the end (this is actually cool since I can fold an IFR enroute chart, hold it down with this, and still SEE the darn thing), and a 7 ring binder for Jepp plates. Works perfectly and takes up less room than a standard clip board. I've even made custom checklists and stuck them in the seven ring binder.
bullmastiff
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I love the Soft-G Even has a G strap on it.Never know when you might need it in a 152!!!!!!! Cheap also, I think I paid 35 for it. Not cumbersome either
montanapilot
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i got a cencal. its a great kneeboard
music
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I've actually heard about getting beatings in the cockpit. I don't know about the US but in some foreign airforces, I've heard of the instructor pilot hitting the student's knuckles for not flying properly!
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Good thing im not from Europe. I dont think the CFI could teach the next student if they looked like this:
"Wake up!!! No, I dont know where your teeth are but you have another student to teach!"
I've actually heard about getting beatings in the cockpit. I don't know about the US but in some foreign airforces, I've heard of the instructor pilot hitting the student's knuckles for not flying properly!
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Good thing im not from Europe. I dont think the CFI could teach the next student if they looked like this:
"Wake up!!! No, I dont know where your teeth are but you have another student to teach!"
RiddlePilot
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Simple metal.
Although some would say that a kneeboard gets in the way, I see it as a requirement for IFR flight. So much information, so difficult to keep it organized!!
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That's exactly my opinion. It's good for IFR flight.
Seriously though, if you're VFR and you're just putzing around, throw that junk in the back!
Simple metal.
Although some would say that a kneeboard gets in the way, I see it as a requirement for IFR flight. So much information, so difficult to keep it organized!!
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That's exactly my opinion. It's good for IFR flight.
Seriously though, if you're VFR and you're just putzing around, throw that junk in the back!
I don't use a kneeboard.
When I'm on a charter flight we use the "can" to keep all the paperwork in, but that's not stuff we need to access in-flight.
I usually print out a computer generated flight plan and fold it in half and then in thirds so it fits in my front shirt pocket. The paper is heavy enough from being folded that I can put it directly on my knee and write on it without the pen punching through. I pull that out to write down the original clearance instructions, and I'll write the Atis information on it when I get to the destination. I'll note the Hobbs reading and time-off and time-on on that sheet. I'll often write the Atis indentifier on the base of my left thumb, that way I can see it as I make the initial call to approach without having to grab the paper again. I fold the enroute chart and keep it stored alongside the glareshield. I use a big clip from Office Max to mark my place in the NOS chart book, which sets on the floor when not in use. I alternate using number one and number two radios (the charter planes don't have flip-flop displays), so I don't bother writing down frequencies (the last frequency is always available on the other radio if needed).
All of the weather, weight-and-balance, customer information, and manifest paperwork gets stored in the can, and I put that in the co-pilots seat back. If I need it I can reach it, but seldom need to during the flight.
I've got a kneeboard and a couple of clipboards collecting dust in the closet.
When I'm on a charter flight we use the "can" to keep all the paperwork in, but that's not stuff we need to access in-flight.
I usually print out a computer generated flight plan and fold it in half and then in thirds so it fits in my front shirt pocket. The paper is heavy enough from being folded that I can put it directly on my knee and write on it without the pen punching through. I pull that out to write down the original clearance instructions, and I'll write the Atis information on it when I get to the destination. I'll note the Hobbs reading and time-off and time-on on that sheet. I'll often write the Atis indentifier on the base of my left thumb, that way I can see it as I make the initial call to approach without having to grab the paper again. I fold the enroute chart and keep it stored alongside the glareshield. I use a big clip from Office Max to mark my place in the NOS chart book, which sets on the floor when not in use. I alternate using number one and number two radios (the charter planes don't have flip-flop displays), so I don't bother writing down frequencies (the last frequency is always available on the other radio if needed).
All of the weather, weight-and-balance, customer information, and manifest paperwork gets stored in the can, and I put that in the co-pilots seat back. If I need it I can reach it, but seldom need to during the flight.
I've got a kneeboard and a couple of clipboards collecting dust in the closet.
EDUC8-or
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I'm also a big fan of the simple metal kneeboard. I thought about one of those fancy-schmancy ones with all of the pockets and I couldn't afford it at the time. I'll often notice that they can get in the way or students will flip one of the sleeves over to find something and cover up other important information.
PaulRix
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I use a simple metal kneeboard for clearances ATIS etc. Anything bigger would get in the way of the yoke. I also have an old fold out board which I also take on charter flights. I put the approach plates and charts we will need in this board (I took off the legstrap so really it is just a fold out clipboard now). It may sound a little clumsy but it seems to work for me. Of the three captains I fly with only one uses a kneeboard (and he uses the simple metal board also).
At the end of the day it comes down to personal preference. One thing is for sure though, things run alot smoother in IFR if your charts etc are organized in the cockpit.
At the end of the day it comes down to personal preference. One thing is for sure though, things run alot smoother in IFR if your charts etc are organized in the cockpit.
kellwolf
Piece of Trash
The are b/w the window and the glareshield is like my second pocket. That's where my charts (sectional or en route depending on whether I'm IFR or VFR) goes. I keep the approach plates that I need on the binder part of my kneeboard, but I keep my Jepp plates on the floor next to me just in case.
Cutlass1287
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Yes, I have a Zuluworks kneeboard, and for all the hype on their website, its just another regular, albeit large, kneeboard. One of its main functions is too get in the way, so it usaully ends up in the back. As far as it being tilted "to write at a more natural angle," well, it doesn't do that. They said it would, but it doesn't. Oh well. Stick with a basic tri-fold jepp kneeboard. The only reason I got rid of mine is that it was extremely worn out, from hours of being abused by student pilot landings
C650CPT
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I've actually heard about getting beatings in the cockpit. I don't know about the US but in some foreign airforces, I've heard of the instructor pilot hitting the student's knuckles for not flying properly!
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True Story: While doing my primary rotary wing training in the UH-1 Huey, I had an instructor who ( in good fun ) told me to lean my head towards him ( while flying ) so I did and WAP he hit my helmet with his clipboard. Another time he had me bend over ( not flying ) grab my head and on his command I was to snap to the position of attention and yell pop ... POP. Then he said now how does it feel to have your head out of your arse. We got a good laught at my expense.
Jim
I've actually heard about getting beatings in the cockpit. I don't know about the US but in some foreign airforces, I've heard of the instructor pilot hitting the student's knuckles for not flying properly!
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True Story: While doing my primary rotary wing training in the UH-1 Huey, I had an instructor who ( in good fun ) told me to lean my head towards him ( while flying ) so I did and WAP he hit my helmet with his clipboard. Another time he had me bend over ( not flying ) grab my head and on his command I was to snap to the position of attention and yell pop ... POP. Then he said now how does it feel to have your head out of your arse. We got a good laught at my expense.
Jim
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I use a simple trifold kneeboard. I keep my E6B in it and fold a 8.5x11 piece of paper in half. I religiously write down my ATIS info when flying VFR and in IFR it's CRAFt stuff and vector info.
Even if you're VFR it's a good habit to get into to write down key bits of info.
Even if you're VFR it's a good habit to get into to write down key bits of info.