We thought switching to Apple’s iPad mini for cockpit use would be the cure-all for the shortcomings of the bulkier, full-size iPad. As it turned out, it created a new set of problems. While the smaller mini is less obtrusive, the little sucker just won’t stay put if you plop it in your lap. On a recent trip, ours slipped under the seat, dropped on the floor and became wedged between the seat and the circuit breaker panel in a Pilatus. We thought it was gone for good.
Convinced that any cockpit iPad—full-size or mini—needs to be secured, we set out to find the perfect mounting solution. We gathered various mounting hardware and accessories, to include yoke mounts, all-purpose surface mounts and kneeboard mounts to evaluate in different cockpits. We couldn’t come close to covering all available options here, so if you have a favorite mount or process, let us know.