Pen holder

[bradp]

Anyone have a recommendation for a pen holder that can be attached to the side of the glareshield or a similar location? Looking for something that will accommodate a stylus / pen combo. Tired of writing indecipherable clearances with my finger on an iPad.

A brief scouring of Amazon didn't turn anything up...

Thanks

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[DonMuncy]

Did you try Aircraft Spruce "pen holder". I have one attached to my knee-board. I like it. Don't know how thick a stylus is.

[Hank]

Visit the office supply aisle at Wally World and look for these. I have one on each side of the plane, the dash of my truck and on the band saw. 

[DonMuncy]

Just now, Hank said:

Visit the office supply aisle at Wally World and look for these. I have one on each side of the plane, the dash of my truck and on the band saw. 

I like those, and I'm sure the price is better than Aircraft Spruce (for us CBs).

[Hank]

Just a coupla bucks. Peel-and-stick, too.

Edited November 30, 2016 by Hank

[bradp]

Hank that's exactly what I'm looking for. Thanks to Don too


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[gsxrpilot]

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005HTU45U/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[201er]

I was thinking of using a stick on magnet on the glareshield but most of them are two weak and the ones that are strong enough are swinging the compass from feet away!

But these plastic grabber things seem like an excellent idea! I use a combo pen/stylus. Mostly the stylus for domestic flights and the pen for international cause there is more paper involved.

I used to clip it to my shoulder harness but got sick of having it fall off and get under the seats when I'd need to copy a clearance.

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[yvesg]

I got one free at Oshkosh from a sponsor of the Mooney Caravan. It is quite small and orange in color. It works fine and got it for free. Anyone from the Caravan got a picture? If not I will take one this week-end and post here.

Yves

[kris_adams]

This is all I use.  I clip it to the handheld microphone holder that is empty (I keep the actual microphone in a seat back).  Been using this for years and years. Not flashy but works great for a single pen/stylus.

http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/pspages/penpal.php

[cnoe]

I use the PenPal like Paul linked to above (also available at WallyWorld). It's very tacky (soft polymer) and I've yet to lose a pen from it, and it's "peel and stick" as well. Here's what it looks like on my panel.

 

[201er]

Just now, cnoe said:

I use the PenPal like Paul linked to above (also available at WallyWorld). It's very tacky (soft polymer) and I've yet to lose a pen from it, and it's "peel and stick" as well. Here's what it looks like on my panel.

 

Woah, that looks like a permanent panel installation. Let's see the STC or 337 for that!?

[cnoe]

Please don't call the FSDO. If it helps it's attached with Mooney Glue.


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[gsxrpilot]

16 minutes ago, cnoe said:

I use the PenPal like Paul linked to above (also available at WallyWorld). It's very tacky (soft polymer) and I've yet to lose a pen from it, and it's "peel and stick" as well. Here's what it looks like on my panel.

I like the location on the panel. I would have put mine there, but ordering from Amazon was a random color gamble and they sent me Lime Green. So I've got it attached down by the flaps switch in my K. It's less visible there. For $2 I might go to an actual store and see if I can get a black one.

[Piloto]

I prefer my shirt/jacket/pants pockets for pens, and cell phones, always handy.

José

[goncaloareia]

I use 2 of these clipped at the edge of the metal bar that supports the OEM sunvisors.

Works just great!

https://www.amazon.com/MUJI-Japan-Stainless-Holder-Single/dp/B00IJEY0AU

 

 

[goncaloareia]

10 minutes ago, goncaloareia said:

I use 2 of these clipped at the edge of the metal bar that supports the OEM sunvisors.

Works just great!

https://www.amazon.com/MUJI-Japan-Stainless-Holder-Single/dp/B00IJEY0AU

 

 

Here's a pic where the penholder is visible next to the sun visor.

 

[cnoe]

I like the location on the panel. I would have put mine there, but ordering from Amazon was a random color gamble and they sent me Lime Green. So I've got it attached down by the flaps switch in my K. It's less visible there. For $2 I might go to an actual store and see if I can get a black one.

You can order the color of your choice (black) directly from the distributor for only $1.15 each but there's a 25 piece minimum (or you can get 10,000 for $0.59 each). IIRC Walmart only stocked packs with green, red, and blue. https://store.penpalholder.com

Put an order together and I'll take 5 black.

P.S. I don't see an STC available though.

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[KSMooniac]

For my main pen, I wrapped a couple rings of Velcro around it, and put a mating piece on my knee board. Works great, easy to grab and stow. You could do the same on the panel, console, sidewall, etc.

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[gsxrpilot]

15 minutes ago, cnoe said:

You can order the color of your choice (black) directly from the distributor for only $1.15 each but there's a 25 piece minimum (or you can get 10,000 for $0.59 each). IIRC Walmart only stocked packs with green, red, and blue. https://store.penpalholder.com

Put an order together and I'll take 5 black.

P.S. I don't see an STC available though.

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Done. I've ordered a pack of 25 Black. 5 of them go to Chuck. If anyone else wants one or a few, let me know.

[cnoe]

Perfect! Thanks.


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[201er]

54 minutes ago, KSMooniac said:

For my main pen, I wrapped a couple rings of Velcro around it, and put a mating piece on my knee board. Works great, easy to grab and stow. You could do the same on the panel, console, sidewall, etc.

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Kneeboard??? Who uses a kneeboard anymore? Unless you mean you're velcroing it to your ipad

[KSMooniac]

I still prefer pad and paper for recording times, clearances, wx, etc. so I still use my truly old lap desk/knee board. It used to hold a tablet too, but last year I gave in and moved to a yoke mount.

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[MB65E]

Haha, 

I Do!! On IFR flights.

-Matt

[201er]

Just now, KSMooniac said:

I still prefer pad and paper for recording times, clearances, wx, etc. so I still use my truly old lap desk/knee board. It used to hold a tablet too, but last year I gave in and moved to a yoke mount.

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Stylus Pen + WingX = Forget about paper notes except international.

Edited November 30, 2016 by 201er