iPad yoke mounts

[William A]

I have a 1984 m20J. What do y’all do to mount an iPad to the yoke? See attached pic of what I started to buy but need confirmation that I’m buying what I  need. I have an iPad 8th generation 10.2” screen size (9.8” vertical) but may need to get a mini so it fits better. This yoke seems smaller than the Cessna 172 I’ve been flying.

[Fly Boomer]

1 hour ago, William A said:

What do y’all do to mount an iPad to the yoke?

Can’t speak to the pieces and parts, but most Mooney people find anything larger than the Mini to be cumbersome. 

[flyboy0681]

Those four components are what you need for a Mini and are what I use. Here is what my mount looks like.

 

[William A]

2 minutes ago, flyboy0681 said:

Those four components are what you need for a Mini and are what I use. Here is what my mount looks like.

 

Excellent so you did use the short arm? I wasn’t sure I needed the arm or just flush mount.

[flyboy0681]

Yes, short arm, but your mileage may vary of how low/close you want the iPad to come out.

[William A]

1 hour ago, flyboy0681 said:

Yes, short arm, but your mileage may vary of how low/close you want the iPad to come out.

I would like it flush to the yoke if possible so can I skip the short arm or is it necessary to fasten?

[Pinecone]

I just ordered one of these, as I could not get the angle I like.

https://www.sportys.com/ram-double-socket-swivel-arm-rap-b-200-2u.html

MyGoFlight has a nice articulated arm, but around $130, plue the cradle, so over $250 for the setup.

I use a full size iPad in the CAP C-182 I fly, but the Mini fits better in the Mooney.

[carusoam]

Good thread William!

We haven’t discussed this topic since about last week… or Tuesday…?

I’m guessing the search function changed and it isn’t searching the whole MS… only searching this thread….

 

The other threads for iPad yoke mount can be found in this link… enjoy!   

https://mooneyspace.com/search/?&q=iPad yoke mount&quick=1&item=43211&search_and_or=and&sortby=relevancy
 

Best regards,

-a-

[William A]

6 hours ago, carusoam said:

Good thread William!

We haven’t discussed this topic since about last week… or Tuesday…?

I’m guessing the search function changed and it isn’t searching the whole MS… only searching this thread….

 

The other threads for iPad yoke mount can be found in this link… enjoy!   

https://mooneyspace.com/search/?&q=iPad yoke mount&quick=1&item=43211&search_and_or=and&sortby=relevancy
 

Best regards,

-a-

Ya I tried searching the threads with not good results so had to start fresh. Thank you!

[midlifeflyer]

My only recommendation is, do not buy that cradle. A form fitting cradle fits that iPad and that iPad only. You upgrade to another - even another Mini - in the future and you might as well throw it out. That's what I did when I bought one for my first iPad. It also has a closed back which increases the likelihood of overheating.

within the RAM world, go with the X-Grip or Tab-Tite cradle. There is also an excellent RAM-compatible cradle from the ARKON Robust line. This is their full yoke mount but I just bought the cradle to attach to my 11 year old RAM clamp. 

Edited August 26, 2022 by midlifeflyer

[flyboy0681]

3 hours ago, midlifeflyer said:

My only recommendation is, do not buy that cradle. A form fitting cradle fits that iPad and that iPad only. You upgrade to another - even another Mini - in the future and you might as well throw it out. That's what I did when I bought one for my first iPad. It also has a closed back which increases the likelihood of overheating.

within the RAM world, go with the X-Grip or Tab-Tite cradle. There is also an excellent RAM-compatible cradle from the ARKON Robust line. This is their full yoke mount but I just bought the cradle to attach to my 11 year old RAM clamp. 

There is a lot of truth to what you said. I have had to buy two cradles in the last seven years.

[rbp]

I got this one. It works great. It mounts under the yoke 

 

ARKON Robust Clamp Tablet Mount with Security Knob Retail Black https://a.co/d/eJWFxqw

[Pinecone]

The problem with most of these systems is, the arm between the mount and the cradle only articulates on one plane.  So if you rotate the mount to move the ball over to the left, you can no longer move the cradle up and down or tilt it straight up or down.

That is why I ordered the part linked before.

The setup from MyGoFlight looks like it might address this, but at a high price.

[midlifeflyer]

20 hours ago, flyboy0681 said:

There is a lot of truth to what you said. I have had to buy two cradles in the last seven years.

"Buying" is not the issue. I actually have multiple setups since I fly multiple makes and models. 
My  complaint about "perfect fit" is about throwing out, not buying. 

Edited August 27, 2022 by midlifeflyer

[William A]

On 8/26/2022 at 6:50 AM, midlifeflyer said:

My only recommendation is, do not buy that cradle. A form fitting cradle fits that iPad and that iPad only. You upgrade to another - even another Mini - in the future and you might as well throw it out. That's what I did when I bought one for my first iPad. It also has a closed back which increases the likelihood of overheating.

within the RAM world, go with the X-Grip or Tab-Tite cradle. There is also an excellent RAM-compatible cradle from the ARKON Robust line. This is their full yoke mount but I just bought the cradle to attach to my 11 year old RAM clamp. 

This is why I love forums! Thank you I would have never thought of that aspect until after the fact. I’m now looking at the other cradles that fit varying sizes 7-11” and open backs!

[JackM20M]

On 8/25/2022 at 11:13 AM, flyboy0681 said:

Those four components are what you need for a Mini and are what I use. Here is what my mount looks like.

 

Exactly what I use in the Bravo. Works great as I like the iPad on the yoke vs. side window. The setup also transitions well to the Ovation.

 

[Fly Boomer]

On 8/26/2022 at 6:50 AM, midlifeflyer said:

You upgrade to another - even another Mini - in the future and you might as well throw it out.

For the OP, this is true when upgrading from gen 5 to gen 6 of the mini.  gen 4 and gen 5 form factor are identical.

[rahill]

54 minutes ago, Fly Boomer said:

For the OP, this is true when upgrading from gen 5 to gen 6 of the mini.  gen 4 and gen 5 form factor are identical.

And if you saved your earlier cradle (they're cheap, about $18 each), the iPad mini 6 fits in the cradle from the iPad mini 1.

[Pinecone]

4 hours ago, rahill said:

the iPad mini 6 fits in the cradle from the iPad mini 1.

It does?  I need to try.

Oops, I have a Mini 2 cradle.  The 6 sort of fits.  The Mini 2 has rounded edges and the 6 are square.  So you can stuff it in there.

[carusoam]

16 hours ago, JackM20M said:

Exactly what I use in the Bravo. Works great as I like the iPad on the yoke vs. side window. The setup also transitions well to the Ovation.

 

Welcome aboard Jack!

Best regards,

-a-