Harald Posted June 17, 2015 Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 I would to fix my Ipad mini (in the Ram Mounts EZRoller Cradle) to the steering tube, but leading the arm below the yoke plate. Is there anybody who can indicate the part nos. of the elements needed? Is the standard arm long enough or is the 6" needed? Does the new claw piece fit? Or is the standard yoke mount better? Do I need two arms and the double ball connector? Thanks for quick replies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marauder Posted June 17, 2015 Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 I would to fix my Ipad mini (in the Ram Mounts EZRoller Cradle) to the steering tube, but leading the arm below the yoke plate. Is there anybody who can indicate the part nos. of the elements needed? Is the standard arm long enough or is the 6" needed? Does the new claw piece fit? Or is the standard yoke mount better? Do I need two arms and the double ball connector? Thanks for quick replies I have tried a number of different combinations of Ram mounts to eventually lead me to this: There is a thread around here where I posted the part numbers. If you are interested in this setup, let me know and I will try to find that thread. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyF Posted June 17, 2015 Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 Yes please find that thread... thanks! -Randy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnoe Posted June 17, 2015 Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 That setup works but can't be easily removed (without tools). I went the other way utilizing the aluminum yoke mount and their medium length arm extending "underneath" the yoke. I run this setup with an iPad Air on the left side and and iPad Mini on the right side for my wife. Works great and keeps the whole panel visible. I'll attach a couple of pics showing the Air mounted and the Mini side unmounted; sorry no close-ups of the mount. The Ram part numbers for the mini parts are: RAM-B-201U (arm) RAM-HOL-AP14U (holder) RAM-B-121BU (yoke clamp) RAM-B-202-U (base) They have a similar "kit" (part no. RAM-B-121-AP14U) but I believe it has the shorter arm which won't work well with the under-yoke mounting approach. And be sure to get the aluminum yoke clamp (should be the number above if I'm not mistaken). They do sell a plastic one too. Cnoe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marauder Posted June 17, 2015 Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 That setup works but can't be easily removed (without tools). I went the other way utilizing the aluminum yoke mount and their medium length arm extending "underneath" the yoke. I run this setup with an iPad Air on the left side and and iPad Mini on the right side for my wife. Works great and keeps the whole panel visible. I'll attach a couple of pics showing the Air mounted and the Mini side unmounted; sorry no close-ups of the mount. The Ram part numbers for the mini parts are: RAM-B-201U (arm) RAM-HOL-AP14U (holder) RAM-B-121BU (yoke clamp) RAM-B-202-U (base) They have a similar "kit" (part no. RAM-B-121-AP14U) but I believe it has the shorter arm which won't work well with the under-yoke mounting approach. And be sure to get the aluminum yoke clamp (should be the number above if I'm not mistaken). They do sell a plastic one too. Cnoe I went that path at one point as well. With my Aspens surface mounted, I had little room to stick my panel guard on and had to remove it all the time. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marauder Posted June 17, 2015 Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 Yes please find that thread... thanks! -Randy Randy -- page three of this thread. I also posted a picture of what is attached to the yoke and links to the parts I used: http://mooneyspace.com/topic/14719-ipad-air-or-ipad-mini/page-3 Let me know if you have any questions (make sure you use the plastic spacer on the bottom if you go this route). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peevee Posted June 17, 2015 Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 anyone have a decent setup for a full size ipad? I have a leg strap but that means I can't have a clipboard or other writing surface, I have a similar (exact, actually) setup to cnoe, but it blocks the HSI, even bottom mounted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amelia Posted June 17, 2015 Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 Does your iPadMini stay cool enough with this rig? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsxrpilot Posted June 17, 2015 Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 Does your iPadMini stay cool enough with this rig? I have a little white hand towel that I throw over the iPad when it's in direct sunlight. That keeps it cool enough and it's easy to take a quick look when I need to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnoe Posted June 17, 2015 Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 anyone have a decent setup for a full size ipad? I have a leg strap but that means I can't have a clipboard or other writing surface, I have a similar (exact, actually) setup to cnoe, but it blocks the HSI, even bottom mounted. I'm only 5'6" and can see all the round gauges over the top of my Air for the most part, but with the full-width iPad 2 it was hard to tilt it back enough. But I bet that if you used two short arms with a double-ball (RAM-B-230U) you could make it do anything you want. Does your iPadMini stay cool enough with this rig? Like Paul mentioned, once in a while in direct sunlight it will get hot but can easily be remedied with a small cloth. I love the yoke setup and my wife devours Kindle books on the right side's mini. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marauder Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 Does your iPadMini stay cool enough with this rig? Yes, never had it shut down. But I did buy the white colored version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWinter Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 Marauder, I like the safety procedure manual in your lap. I assume you took the highpoints of the POH and added your own as well? Good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marauder Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 Marauder, I like the safety procedure manual in your lap. I assume you took the highpoints of the POH and added your own as well? Good idea. Yep, the kneeboard has a few things on it. A highly modified original Mooney checklist from the POH. The high modification was the incorporation for the new equipment I added (like the Aspen/Garmin stuff and the autopilot pre-flight checks). I also have the emergency checklist from the POH and for a while hard copies of the expected charts for my departure, destination and alternate airports. I have since gotten a second iPad. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peevee Posted June 20, 2015 Report Share Posted June 20, 2015 Guess my full size ipad 2 is just too wide, it'll fit, but barely and it's in the way. The air probably would be fine, it's an inch or so narrower no? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnoe Posted June 20, 2015 Report Share Posted June 20, 2015 Guess my full size ipad 2 is just too wide, it'll fit, but barely and it's in the way. The air probably would be fine, it's an inch or so narrower no? Only about 3/8" narrower but that small amount makes a fair difference. Screen size is the same; just narrower margins. Cnoe Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filmsense Posted June 20, 2015 Report Share Posted June 20, 2015 I don't like things mounted on yokes as I like to use it to control the aircraft. My partners on the aircraft always leave it on but I take it off and throw it backwards each time. Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awqward Posted June 23, 2015 Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 I had an overheat event once with this configuration....Now I point the eyeball airvent near my left knee directly at it....never happened since... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyin'There Posted June 26, 2015 Report Share Posted June 26, 2015 Do you have the original iPad mini or an iPad mini with Retina Display? The iPad mini with Retina Display is slightly thicker and it made a difference for me. I originally tried the RAM part number (RAM-HOL-AP14U) that Marauder listed and not only was it tight, it peeled up the corners of my screen protector trying to insert it. That's when I found out there is a specific holder for the iPad mini with Retina Display, it is RAM-HOL-AP14R (the 'R' is for 'Retina'). I swapped out the holder for the correct one and it made a BIG difference. Keep in mind this RAM holder requires the iPad mini to be inserted without a case/cover. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marauder Posted June 26, 2015 Report Share Posted June 26, 2015 Do you have the original iPad mini or an iPad mini with Retina Display? The iPad mini with Retina Display is slightly thicker and it made a difference for me. I originally tried the RAM part number (RAM-HOL-AP14U) that Marauder listed and not only was it tight, it peeled up the corners of my screen protector trying to insert it. That's when I found out there is a specific holder for the iPad mini with Retina Display, it is RAM-HOL-AP14R (the 'R' is for 'Retina'). I swapped out the holder for the correct one and it made a BIG difference. Keep in mind this RAM holder requires the iPad mini to be inserted without a case/cover. Is the part number supposed to have a "U" at the end? RAM-HOL-AP14R doesn't come up. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve W Posted June 26, 2015 Report Share Posted June 26, 2015 Is the part number supposed to have a "U" at the end? RAM-HOL-AP14R doesn't come up. Yes, it would be RAM-HOL-AP14RU. The U just means it comes in a plastic bag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyin'There Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 Is the part number supposed to have a "U" at the end? RAM-HOL-AP14R doesn't come up. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk A write-up on this mount can be found at 'www.gpscity.com/ram-mount-apple-ipad-mini-retina-display-mount-cradle-ram-hol-ap14ru.html' As Steve said, if you see a 'U' after any of the RAM product numbers, it just denotes that it is packaged in a clear poly-bag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradp Posted September 9, 2015 Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 Here are some pictures of my new setup for a full sized iPad. I flew with it the first time without all the parts having arrived yesterday (was missing he iPad cradle), but will seem to fit and most importantly it does not interfere with full travel of the yoke. I am also able to mount the iPad in a horizontal position, which I prefer for SV on forelflight next to a moving map. The parts are the ratcheting swivel arm and small claw clamp from RAM. Seems sturdy. Will fly with the full setup and update after the weekend Take care Brad. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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