Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Flight Outfitters iPad Flight Desk designed to do?
The Flight Desk is a multifunctional aviation accessory that works as both a kneeboard and a lap desk. It securely mounts your iPad or Electronic Flight Bag tablet, offers an adjustable viewing angle, and adds organized storage for in-flight essentials, so you get knee mounted support and lap desk comfort in one durable piece of flight gear.
Can the Flight Desk be used as a kneeboard on its own, or only as a lap desk?
Both. The Flight Outfitters Flight Desk is built to work as a traditional kneeboard mounted on your leg for quick access, and as a lap desk for added comfort on longer flights. This versatile two in one design gives you knee mounted support and lap desk comfort in a single piece of flight gear that adapts to any flying scenario.
What tablets does the Flight Desk hold, and how does the device stay secure?
The Flight Desk is built to hold your iPad or Electronic Flight Bag tablet securely, even during turbulence. An adjustable tablet holder keeps the device mounted and supports both portrait and landscape orientations, so you can position the screen the way you prefer. The secure mounting system keeps your device stable through every phase of flight.
Can the device be mounted in portrait or landscape orientation?
Yes. The adjustable tablet holder supports both portrait and landscape orientations, so you can set your iPad or tablet whichever way suits your charts, apps, and workflow. Because the mount adjusts, you can change the orientation as needed during different phases of flight and keep the screen positioned the way that works best for you.
Does the adjustable bracket help reduce screen glare?
Yes. The tablet holder uses an adjustable bracket that tilts to different viewing angles, which helps eliminate screen glare and find a comfortable line of sight. Because the mount adjusts, you can change the tilt in flight as the sun moves, keeping your iPad or EFB readable without straining to see the display.
What storage does the Flight Desk include?
The Flight Desk includes a cockpit organizer with internal and external pockets that keep your flight essentials within easy reach. There is room for charging cables, a backup battery, a stylus pen, and navigation tools, so everything stays organized and your cockpit stays free of clutter on every flight.
What are the dimensions of the Flight Outfitters iPad Flight Desk?
The Flight Outfitters Flight Desk measures about 11 inches by 9 inches by 2 inches. That compact footprint is designed to fit seamlessly into most cockpit environments while still combining a kneeboard, an adjustable tablet mount, and organized storage in one durable piece of flight gear you can rely on flight after flight.
How does the Flight Desk attach to your leg?
The Flight Desk straps to your thigh so it stays put as a kneeboard during flight. Most pilots flying from the left seat wear a kneeboard on the right leg so the left leg stays free for the controls, while right seat instructors often choose the left leg. Try both legs on the ground and pick the position that feels natural in your aircraft.
Is this kneeboard a good choice for student pilots?
Yes. Student pilots training for their licenses will appreciate how simply this aircraft tablet mount manages a device during instruction, while the organized pockets keep cables and small tools within reach. The ergonomic comfort also benefits commercial pilots who want to reduce fatigue and stay organized on longer flights.
Can I keep a tablet and paper notes ready at the same time?
Yes. The Flight Desk pairs a secure adjustable tablet mount with organized storage, so you can run an app on your iPad or EFB while keeping a notepad, chart, or small writing tool within easy reach in the pockets. This suits pilots who like to fly with a digital tablet and still jot clearances or notes by hand.
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