Pilot Kneeboard Comparison Chart
Prices and specs from the PilotMall catalog. Reviewed by pilots on staff.
Quick answer: what to buy
For most tablet-flying pilots the best overall pick is the MyGoFlight Folio C (iPad 11"), a genuine-leather folio whose cradle rotates a full 360 degrees with stops every 5 degrees and includes a magnetic note clipboard. The best value is the Flyboys Reversible Kneeboard at $44.99, a rugged ambidextrous 600D-nylon board whose flexible SafeFlex clipboard conforms to either leg. If you just need a cheap paper writing surface, the aluminum ASA VFR Kneeboard is the budget winner at $20.99, while students on paper should look at the $29.95 EntireFlight VFR Kneeboard with its pre-printed flight pad. For durability, the Battleboard Tech Edition V2 uses 500D CORDURA and a polycarbonate writing surface at 11 oz.
- Best overallMyGoFlight Folio C
- Best valueFlyboys Reversible Kneeboard
- Best budgetASA VFR Kneeboard
- Best for studentsEntireFlight VFR Kneeboard & Flight Pad
- Most ruggedBattleboard Tech Edition V2
| Model | Type | Tablet fit | Rotating | Pockets | Strap | Material | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 ASA VFR Kneeboard |
Aluminum (single-board VFR clipboard) | No (charts/notes clipboard, not a tablet mount) | No | No (4-3/4" metal clip only, no pockets) | 1-1/2" wide elastic legband with hook-and-loop and pen/pencil holder | Brushed aluminum | $20.99 | VFR pilots who want a rigid, lightweight metal writing surface with printed quick-reference data (frequencies, cruising altitudes, crosswind graph), not storage. |
 ASA Tri-Fold VFR Kneeboard |
Tri-fold | No (designed for paper charts and flight computer, not a tablet mount) | No | Yes: left panel has two pockets plus elastic straps for a flight computer; right panel has a clear map pocket | Elastic legband with Velcro closures; fits any leg size | Black nylon exterior; center panel holds an ASA brushed-aluminum VFR board under clear plastic | $39.99 | Pilots who want paper organization: multiple pockets, a clear map sleeve, and flight-computer straps that fold down to a single board. |
 MyGoFlight Folio C |
iPad mount (rotating leather folio) | iPad Pro 11 (Gen 1-3), iPad Pro 10.5, iPad 10.2, iPad Air 1/2/4 (10.9"), iPad 9.7, iPad Pro 9.7, iPad 2/3/4, and other 9-11" tablets | Yes: 360 degree rotation (portrait/landscape) with stops every 5 degrees | No document pockets; magnetic detachable metal clipboard that repositions from front cover to left side panel | Wide elasticized Velcro leg strap on two aluminum rails; removable | Premium genuine leather exterior with microfiber lining | $174 | Full-size iPad/EFB pilots wanting a premium leather 360 degree rotating folio that doubles as an everyday case with a magnetic note clipboard. |
 Flyboys Reversible Kneeboard |
Soft-shell fabric kneeboard with removable clipboard (reversible/reconfigurable) | No dedicated tablet cradle; configurable pouches and pen pockets hold accessories/small devices | No | Yes: configurable pouches and pen pockets, plus seven eyelets with a detachable eyelet strip for checklists | Adjustable elastic leg strap | Ultra-rugged 600D (D600) nylon fabric; flexible SafeFlex plastic clipboard with powder-coated stainless steel clip | $44.99 | Left- or right-handed pilots wanting a rugged, reconfigurable soft kneeboard whose flexible SafeFlex clipboard conforms to the leg. |
 MyGoFlight Skyfolio |
iPad mount | 9"-11" tablets; Apple iPad (through 10.9"), iPad Air, iPad Pro 11" | Yes (360-degree rotation, portrait/landscape) | Magnetic IFR bifold clipboard holds memo pads and loose sheets; no zippered pockets | Elastic thigh strap with hook-and-loop; spring-loaded clips secure the tablet | Not published | $199 | IFR and glass-panel pilots who fly a full-size iPad (up to 11") and want 360-degree rotation plus an integrated magnetic paper clipboard. |
 MyGoFlight Skyfolio Mini |
iPad mount | 7"-9" tablets; Apple iPad Mini (all generations), Samsung Galaxy Tab and similar | Yes (360-degree rotation, portrait/landscape) | Detachable magnetic clipboard for paper; no pockets specified | Elastic thigh strap with hook-and-loop; adjustable clips secure the tablet | Not published | $199 | iPad Mini and small-tablet pilots who want the same 360-degree rotation and magnetic clipboard as the full-size Skyfolio in a compact 8" x 6" footprint. |
 Flight Outfitters iPad Flight Desk |
iPad mount | iPad or Electronic Flight Bag tablet | Adjustable bracket supports both portrait and landscape orientations | Yes; internal and external pockets for cables, batteries, and accessories | Velcro thigh strap | Not published | $99.95 | Pilots who want a kneeboard that doubles as a lap desk, with internal and external storage pockets to organize cables, batteries, and accessories in the cockpit. |
 Flight Outfitters iDeck |
iPad mount | Large: iPad 5-9, iPad Air 1-4, iPad Pro 9.7"-11"; Small: iPad Mini; holds an iPad plus a phone side-by-side | Yes (one-finger rotating deck, portrait/landscape) | Pen/stylus pocket, mesh pocket, and fold-down writing surface | Extra-thick adjustable elastic thigh strap with padded backing | Not published | $79.95 | Pilots who fly with both an iPad and a phone and want both devices mounted side-by-side on a rotating deck at a budget price. |
 ASA iPad Mini Kneeboard |
iPad mount | All iPad Mini models, including the latest generations | No; device held by flexible corner clips (supports portrait and landscape by remounting) | Elastic pen/stylus loops; no storage pockets specified | Wide adjustable hook-and-loop thigh strap | Eco-friendly microfiber leather exterior with soft microfiber interior lining | $44.39 | iPad Mini pilots who want a lightweight, low-cost microfiber folio with an integrated clipboard and accept a fixed (non-rotating) corner-clip mount. |
 Battleboard Tech Edition V2 |
iPad mount | iPad Air, iPad, iPad Pro 11", Surface Go, Galaxy Tab S6 & Tab A, Amazon Fire HD 10, Lenovo Tab P11 (Small and Large tablet sizes) | No | Mesh quick-access pocket (7.5" x 4.5") plus document pocket and elastic loops | Adjustable elastic leg strap with laser-cut G-hook, reversible for either leg; fits 14"-27" leg circumference | 500d CORDURA nylon with abrasion-resistant polycarbonate writing surface and CatTongue Gription non-slip pad; breathable mesh padded back | $79.99 | Military and rugged-use pilots who want a near-indestructible CORDURA-and-polycarbonate board with a kickstand that mounts reversibly on either leg. |
 Lift Aviation Navigator L-1 |
Premium leather single-board kneeboard with included acrylic clipboard | Integrated support accommodates tablets up to iPad Mini size | Not published | Clear document security strap and integrated tablet support slot (no zippered pockets stated) | FIDLOCK magnetic quick-release buckle system (single-handed); removable EVA leg pad with silicone no-slip grip; clear document strap with FIDLOCK closure | Premium leather | $90 | Pilots who want a premium leather clipboard-style board with FIDLOCK quick-release and room for charts or an iPad Mini. |
 Lift Aviation Navigator T-1 |
iPad Mini mount kneeboard (ballistic nylon) with included acrylic clipboard | iPad Mini (cradles devices up to iPad Mini size; full-size iPad not supported) | Not published | Acrylic clipboard plus adjustable clear PVC document strap; elastic corner straps to retain iPad (no zippered pockets stated) | FIDLOCK buckle system with over-knee leg strap; adjustable clear PVC document retention strap; removable EVA leg pad with silicone no-slip grip | High-strength ballistic nylon | $60 | Budget-friendly nylon board for iPad Mini fliers who want FIDLOCK security and a clip for paper without the leather premium. |
 EntireFlight VFR Kneeboard & Flight Pad |
Aluminum clipboard kneeboard with pre-printed VFR flight pad | No dedicated tablet mount (aluminum clipboard designed for the paper VFR flight pad) | Not published | No pockets; spring clip to hold pad plus pen holder | Adjustable hook-and-loop elastic knee strap | Airplane-grade aluminum | $29.95 | Student and VFR pilots who want a low-cost, lightweight aluminum clipboard with a structured pre-printed notepad and pen. |
 Dimatex What If Tech Black |
Tri-fold zippered tablet/binder kneeboard (7.1 x 10.6 in; ~13.4 oz) with 4 screw-in ring binder | Mini tablet up to 8.3 in (e.g. iPad Mini) | Not published | Two side pockets with heavy-duty 8-gauge YKK zippers; 4-ring binder with 10 A5 plastic sheets; vertical/horizontal pen holders | Elastic Velcro thigh strap with anti-G trouser Velcro positioning; elastic G-negative and secondary cords to secure documents in acrobatic flight | 1680D polyamide with 450D polyester rip-stop | $89.99 | Military/aerobatic and high-workload pilots needing negative-G document security, zippered pockets, and a ring binder around a mini tablet. |
 Dimatex CAVOK Mini Tech Black |
Soft tablet kneeboard with thigh support (~7.9 x 5.9 in; ~7.1 oz) | iPad Mini (1-4) and 7-8.4 in tablets (Samsung Galaxy Tab 7", Note 8", Tab S 8.4") | Not published | Two pen holders and a card pocket | Heavy-duty elastic Velcro thigh strap; 3D mesh foam cushions and hand-carry handle | 1680D polyamide fabric | $44.99 | GA pilots wanting a light, cushioned soft kneeboard that secures an iPad Mini or 7-8.4 inch tablet with minimal bulk. |
 MyClip Inc MyClip Multi Leg Strap |
Leg strap tablet mount (no board or clipboard) | Any tablet up to 0.85 in thick, with or without a case; works with bare iPads, tablets in heavy-duty cases, and large phones such as the Galaxy Note | No (clips let you switch between portrait and landscape without removing the device) | No (strap-and-clip mount, no pockets) | Adjustable Velcro leg strap | Not published | $34.95 | A minimalist hands-free mount for pilots who want no board or clipboard: clips secure any tablet up to 0.85 in thick with or without a case on an adjustable Velcro leg strap and switch between portrait and landscape without removing the device. |
Current pricing is shown on each product page via the model links and is subject to change.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best kneeboard for a full-size iPad?
The MyGoFlight Folio C (iPad 11") is the strongest full-size pick: a genuine-leather folio with a cradle that rotates 360 degrees (portrait or landscape) with stops every 5 degrees, plus a magnetic detachable metal clipboard. It fits iPad Pro 11, iPad 10.2, iPad Air, iPad 9.7 and other 9-11 inch tablets. For a 12.9-inch iPad Pro, step up to the Folio C (iPad Pro 12.9").
Do I need a rotating kneeboard?
A rotating cradle lets you flip between portrait and landscape without unstrapping, which helps when switching between charts and approach plates. Rotating options here include both MyGoFlight Folio C and Skyfolio models (360 degrees) and the Flight Outfitters iDeck. Fixed mounts like the ASA iPad Mini Kneeboard and Battleboard Tech Edition hold the device by corner clips and require remounting to change orientation.
What is the cheapest kneeboard for a student pilot?
The aluminum ASA VFR Kneeboard is the lowest-cost option here and has quick VFR reference data tooled into its face. The EntireFlight VFR Kneeboard & Flight Pad costs a little more and adds a structured pre-printed notepad and pen, which many students prefer for logging clearances and ATIS. Current pricing for each model is shown in the comparison table above.
Which kneeboard is best for an iPad Mini?
For a premium rotating Mini setup, the MyGoFlight Folio C (iPad Mini) offers the same 360-degree leather folio as the full-size version, sized down. Budget Mini options include the Lift Aviation Navigator T-1 and the Dimatex CAVOK Mini. The MyGoFlight Skyfolio Mini (7-9") adds 360-degree rotation and a magnetic clipboard.
What is the most durable kneeboard for military or aerobatic flying?
The Battleboard Tech Edition V2 uses 500D CORDURA nylon with a polycarbonate writing surface and a kickstand, weighs 11 oz, and mounts reversibly on either leg. For negative-G document security, the Dimatex What If Tech Black adds a 4-ring binder, YKK-zippered pockets, and anti-G retention cords in 1680D polyamide.
Do kneeboards have storage pockets for charts and accessories?
It depends on the type. The ASA Tri-Fold, Flyboys Reversible, Flight Outfitters iPad Flight Desk, and Dimatex boards offer pockets, sleeves, or pen holders. The MyGoFlight Folio C and Skyfolio models skip document pockets in favor of a magnetic metal clipboard for loose sheets, and the aluminum ASA VFR and EntireFlight boards are clip-only with no pockets.
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