Mounting the ipad is not legal?

[JJET44]

It was just brought to my attention that mounting the ipad is not legal. Any mount has to be approved (STC'd). Now this may be a gray area because many mounts are clamped or placed in cup holders. Even so,the recent InFo 11011 states that they are approved for class 1 (handheld) not class 2 (mounted).

Class 1 states that they need to be stowed for critical phases.

If (IF) certified for class 2, they need to use an APPROVED mount or can be used with a knee board. Class 2 is approved for all Phases.

 

[bizjet800]

No, class 1 means they have to be secured and viewable during critical phases of flight.

 

[Midnight Flyer]

For whatever it's worth, I have tried on the leg strapped Ipad (Class 1). The leg strap is cheap and completely came apart on me 2 times within 5 minutes. It's worthless. It reminded me of my private pilot days of wearing the leg strap clipboard in a C-172. Very private-pilotish.

Mounting the Ipad seems to be the only way to go. If your company is only class 1 and dosent allow the mounting, then it'll be a pain in the a$$ to strap this thing on.

 

[ultrarunner]

For whatever it's worth, I have tried on the leg strapped Ipad (Class 1). The leg strap is cheap and completely came apart on me 2 times within 5 minutes. It's worthlesworthless


You obviously didn't try the one from Otterbox. Take a look.

Ultra

 

[platinum750]

Have some paper towels handy, handy, if you mount the ipad. Last time I did it it got mesy.

 

[gern_blanston]

It was just brought to my attention that mounting the ipad is not legal. Any mount has to be approved (STC'd).

Duh. How long you been flyin'? Anybody who's ever had any dealings with the FAA ever knows that. I mean that's basic FAA-101. All of this stuff is either:
A) jump through the hoops, spend the bucks, wait for 6 months, and sign on the dotted line for an FAA-approved *fill-in-the-blank*, or
B) don't ask, don't tell.

 

[JJET44]

Duh. How long you been flyin'? Anybody who's ever had any dealings with the FAA ever knows that. I mean that's basic FAA-101. All of this stuff is either:
A) jump through the hoops, spend the bucks, wait for 6 months, and sign on the dotted line for an FAA-approved *fill-in-the-blank*, or
B) don't ask, don't tell.

Dude,
Do you even have a clue about the subject? Most of the mounts for the iPads are clamp types or afixed to something quick release method which qualifies as carry-on equipment. Quite a few of us are discussing this on the "Big Boy" sight and most agree with this mind set.

 

[JJET44]

No, class 1 means they have to be secured and viewable during critical phases of flight.

No, class 1 has to be stowed and secured for critical phases of flight.........unless its a type B. Then it has to be secured and viewable and only with a kneeboard (only way to secure it and be viewable without mounting it). This is where most disagree. They believe that removable mounts don't qualify as a mount at all.
Class 2 is mounted.
I did make a mistake on the last paragraph of my original post.


d. Class 1 Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) Hardware. Portable commercial off-the-shelf (COTS)-based computers, considered to be PEDs with no FAA design, production, or installation approval for the device and its internal components. Class 1 EFBs can be authorized for use during aircraft operation and are usually readily handled or carried on/off the aircraft. Class 1 EFBs are not attached or mounted to the aircraft; they must be secured or stowed during critical phases of flight. Class 1 EFBs that have Type B applications for aeronautical charts, approach charts, or electronic checklist must be secured and viewable during critical phases of flight and must not interfere with flight control movement.

e. Class 2 Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) Hardware. Typically portable COTS-based computers used for aircraft operations that are considered PEDs, having no FAA design, production, installation approval, or approved data requirements for the device. Class 2 EFBs are attached or secured to a permanently installed aircraft mount during use. Class 2 EFBs must be capable of being easily removed from or secured to their mounts by flightcrew personnel. Class 2 EFBs may connect to aircraft power, data ports, or installed antennas, provided those connections are installed in accordance with applicable airworthiness regulations.

 

[gern_blanston]

Dude...

Come on. I'm just yankin' your chain.
That 'Big Boy' forum sounds better all the time
(And it's 'site')

 

[JJET44]

Come on. I'm just yankin' your chain.
That 'Big Boy' forum sounds better all the time
(And it's 'site')

SORRY!

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