From the early days of aviation when Charles Lindbergh first flew across the North Atlantic, pilots have been looking for ways to secure a notepad and some charts somewhere in the cockpit. What evolved was the “kneeboard” and as technology has advanced, so have kneeboard feature sets. Here are some things to consider.
Three Things to Consider When Buying a Kneeboard
Key Takeaways:
- Kneeboards have advanced to securely hold modern EFBs like the iPad Mini, alongside traditional items such as notepads, pens, and mobile phones, preventing them from becoming projectiles during flight.
- Some kneeboards feature a three-ring design ideal for organizing and providing handy availability of paper IFR approach charts, ensuring critical flight information is in view.
- Versatile, multi-function kneeboards are available, offering reversible designs to accommodate both EFBs and paper charts, suitable for various cockpit positions (e.g., helicopter right seat or fixed-wing left seat).
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