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Hi guys,
I'm looking for a phone mount that will fit a C152. I don't have a tablet just yet (I will get one eventually) so I'm looking for something that work with a phone specifically. The only options I can see are something that will clamp around the yoke or suction cap that attaches to the glass. I'm a bit sceptical of suction caps because I'm not sure if they would stick to curved glass. The only options I found are:
www rammount com /shop-all /phone-mounts /complete-kits
And this little guy:
caddiebuddy com yoke-phone-mount-1
I like he look of the caddie buddy because it's flexible and has a longer arm which could be bent over the front of the yoke. I'm just not sure if the clamp will obstruct the yoke if I push the control column all the way forward.
Does anyone have any experience with either of these brands or know of any other options?
Cheers!
I'm looking for a phone mount that will fit a C152. I don't have a tablet just yet (I will get one eventually) so I'm looking for something that work with a phone specifically. The only options I can see are something that will clamp around the yoke or suction cap that attaches to the glass. I'm a bit sceptical of suction caps because I'm not sure if they would stick to curved glass. The only options I found are:
www rammount com /shop-all /phone-mounts /complete-kits
And this little guy:
caddiebuddy com yoke-phone-mount-1
I like he look of the caddie buddy because it's flexible and has a longer arm which could be bent over the front of the yoke. I'm just not sure if the clamp will obstruct the yoke if I push the control column all the way forward.
Does anyone have any experience with either of these brands or know of any other options?
Cheers!
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Question, is it your plane? If so, get a RAM-Ball fixed-mounted to the panel and go from there.
Hint, don't use a Yoke-mount, the device mounted will change the controls behavior.
Hint, don't use a Yoke-mount, the device mounted will change the controls behavior.
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That only leaves your choice on suction mount or knee board. Do not save money when going a suction brand, there is no worse a bad suction cup. My choice would be RAM suction cup, just because my experience tells me it is best - but, they only last a couple of years before you better throw them away. When I was renting, I got a new one every about three years.
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That only leaves your choice on suction mount or knee board. Do not save money when going a suction brand, there is no worse a bad suction cup. My choice would be RAM suction cup, just because my experience tells me it is best - but, they only last a couple of years before you better throw them away. When I was renting, I got a new one every about three years.
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I agree with ChickenHouse, getting a Ram ball-mount added to your panel is the best, and had that on my previous aircraft.
However I've currently using Ram claw mounts, and have used them on a few other aircraft, and they are almost as good as having a fixed mount.
Small Tough-Claw? with 1" Rubber Ball
You can use them on the yoke, but despite the looks they don't need piece of round tubing to attach to.
They work fine on any suitable bit of aircraft structure, such as the coaming.
I also use the X-Grip mount when just using my phone.
X-Grip® Universal Smart Phone & Sat Nav Holder with ...
However I've currently using Ram claw mounts, and have used them on a few other aircraft, and they are almost as good as having a fixed mount.
Small Tough-Claw? with 1" Rubber Ball
You can use them on the yoke, but despite the looks they don't need piece of round tubing to attach to.
They work fine on any suitable bit of aircraft structure, such as the coaming.
I also use the X-Grip mount when just using my phone.
X-Grip® Universal Smart Phone & Sat Nav Holder with ...
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Who says the mobile net needs to be active? My iPhone SE(2020) is kind of primary navigational aid support system and enroute the cellular connection is on, but rarely used.
Whilst stationary on the ground (obviously!) test it on various parts of the inside of the curved glass to get an indication of whether and where it will work.
Having done your research, give it to the next driver you see clutching their phone to their ear at the traffic lights.
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I've never noticed a change in handling on a PA28 or C172 with a yoke mount, I've used a Garmin GPS and iPad mini. Is this something specific to smaller aircraft or the C152 in particular? Otherwise a RAM yoke mount would be my recommendation. Any effect is going to be even less with a lighter phone.
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With a C152 there isn’t room to mount the RAM yoke mount to the shaft of the yoke without restricting elevator down travel, but you can (just) mount it round the squishy base of the yoke itself. But it’s rather in the way - I prefer to mount it on the P2 side.
With a PA28 though it’s fine - I always check for control restriction but it can be done. The weight isn’t significant (though that may be what he meant).
With a PA28 though it’s fine - I always check for control restriction but it can be done. The weight isn’t significant (though that may be what he meant).
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The main problem with any kind of mount is restricting the view of the instruments and the outside scan. I know to my cost the lack of scan of instruments and some of the installations I've seen with cables festooned everywhere is downright dangerous. Carefully think out what you actually need and panel mount if at all possible, hardwired in. The Garmin AERA 660 is an excellent example of a removable panel mount tablet.
I use a 7-inch tablet on a kneeboard, the biggest I think is usable safely in a small cockpit. It has enough charge to last all day without an external power supply and the internal GPS aerial works well. Occasional glance down at this to see how your heading is matching up to the track is all that should be needed in flight.
You certainly shouldn't be mounting anything that restricts view out of the window. Certificated aircraft like the PA28 and C152 are approved with the windows as designed. Think what the insurance company would do to you if it turned out you had an accident where they are able to say your view out was restricted or the cockpit environment was compromised by non-standard kit.
There was a ditching off Alderney a few years ago where the occupant in the right seat of a PA28 (who survived) said the last they saw of the left seat occupant was them struggling in a tangle of wires...
Small aircraft windows are made out of Perspex or similar, not glass. They are much more prone to scratching and other damage.
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I use a 7-inch tablet on a kneeboard, the biggest I think is usable safely in a small cockpit. It has enough charge to last all day without an external power supply and the internal GPS aerial works well. Occasional glance down at this to see how your heading is matching up to the track is all that should be needed in flight.
You certainly shouldn't be mounting anything that restricts view out of the window. Certificated aircraft like the PA28 and C152 are approved with the windows as designed. Think what the insurance company would do to you if it turned out you had an accident where they are able to say your view out was restricted or the cockpit environment was compromised by non-standard kit.
There was a ditching off Alderney a few years ago where the occupant in the right seat of a PA28 (who survived) said the last they saw of the left seat occupant was them struggling in a tangle of wires...
Small aircraft windows are made out of Perspex or similar, not glass. They are much more prone to scratching and other damage.
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I've never noticed a change in handling on a PA28 or C172 with a yoke mount, I've used a Garmin GPS and iPad mini. Is this something specific to smaller aircraft or the C152 in particular? Otherwise a RAM yoke mount would be my recommendation. Any effect is going to be even less with a lighter phone.