Author Archives: Van Murray

I was published in the March 2011 Cloudstreet Journal (page 16) for my post on how to make an iPad kneeboard.
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I decided to evaluate the new iPro Aviator iPad Kneeboard. As delivered, the straps are attached around the front. This is a good way to store the kneeboard since it keeps the straps from hanging loose and keeps the front cover closed. The device is made of glass-filled polymer making it seemingly very strong.
The cover [...]

I decided to make a kneeboard that was similar to my single strap board that I have used for years.
I found the Belkin Grip Clear Vue case at Target for $23.99.  The clear rubber is firm enough not to tear and soft enough to cut with an X-Acto knife (barely.) I used 2″ wide adhesive [...]

After months using the iPad on flights, I decided to try using the iPad full-time. The November release of iOS 4.2 brought multitasking which allowed me to launch apps (like AvCharts and Penultimate) and switch between the 2 without worry of losing where I left off.
Penultimate is perfect for clearance and in-flight notes.  You [...]

ForeFlight released their moving map and heads-up display today.
New in ForeFlight Mobile HD 3.5.1

Moving-map, heads up display for iPad with groundspeed, track, altitude, and GPS accuracy
Locator icon changes to an aircraft when track available
Navlog overlaid on map with ETE, fuel, distance, and headwind component
One tap to file a flight plan, look up ATC [...]