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Crystal Pilot Flight Pad 5: 3-in-1 Tablet Kneeboard including Aluminum Clipboard, VFR Placard, and Mini iPad 5 Compatibility Review

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Revainrating 3.5 out of 5  
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3.7
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Details

ColorMini_ipad5
MaterialAluminum
BrandCrystal Pilot
Item Dimensions LxWxH9 x 6 x 1.3 inches

Description of Crystal Pilot Flight Pad 5: 3-in-1 Tablet Kneeboard including Aluminum Clipboard, VFR Placard, and Mini iPad 5 Compatibility

Removable mini iPad holder compatible iPad 5. Comes with hole for a camera so you don't have to remove the iPad to take photos. Aluminum clipboard can be used as stand-alone kneeboard. Extra leg band included. VFR placard on the aluminum clipboard. Side pockets, pen slots and smartphone pocket. Designed for airplanes and helicopters by OSEI, the makers of the Crystal Mic Aviation Microphone Attachment.

Reviews

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Revainrating 5 out of 5

Powerful, Customizable, Excellent Service

I'll start with the service because that experience is reflected in the quality of the product itself. I'm a new pilot. Inexperienced, I went straight to Crystal Pilot for advice on setting up the flight pad. There are many possible configurations, pens, aluminum clipboard, iPad space - you know. Velcro straps and flexible pockets allow you to adjust it to your liking. I stretched out my hand. A few hours later, Crystal Pilot replied and offered to make a video. A video showing how to use the…

Pros
  • PVP Plate in Aluminum Notepad.
Cons
  • old

Revainrating 3 out of 5

A collection of items, not an integrated product

I am a CFI who regularly flies four different aircraft. Was looking for a compact iPad holder and writing board with small storage pockets. This will replace the two knee pads I currently fly with; one for my iPad and one for writing/checklists/storage. Pros - Nicely packaged and well made (durable) and should last for many years. Good length and width. Nice leg loop design. Poorly. It looks like a design inspired by a military knee pad; There are a few patches with velcro and nylon straps that

Pros
  • Side pockets, pen holders and smartphone pocket
Cons
  • No instructions

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Velcro in wrong position, may have magnetic smart cover

In general, the goods are not bad. It works fine but the velcro on the back of the knee pad isn't really useful to me or for any other reason I can understand. In fact, if you wear pants or any material other than jeans, it will ruin the leg. It must either be removed or replaced with a fuzzy loop in place of the velcro. That way I could at least put a patch on it. The case covering the iPad is good but needs some work. It would be nice if it was magnetic and had a smart cover to turn off the…

Pros
  • Detachable mini iPad holder, compatible with iPad 5. With camera opening so you don't have to remove your iPad to take photos.
Cons
  • There are doubts