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    Failed Instrument Cover Failed Instrument Cover
    Rated 4.25581395349/5 based on 43 customer reviews
    Product description: Made with heat resistant silicon Sporty's® developed this simple silicon disc with a suction cup on the back to allow you to practice instrument flying with a "failed instrument" (partial panel) and also to cover an instrument that actually fails in flight. Failed instruments, especially the attitude indicator, are dangerous because it is difficult to ignore their erroneous presentation which can lead to loss of control. Provides an easy and inexpensive way to practice any combination of instrument failures and very important when a real failure occurs. Measures 3 1/8 in. dia. Extra thick suction cup holds fast to any instrument gauge. A must for all pilots.
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    Made with heat resistant silicon
    Sporty's® developed this simple silicon disc with a suction cup on the back to allow you to practice instrument flying with a "failed instrument" (partial panel) and also to cover an instrument that actually fails in flight. Failed instruments, especially the attitude indicator, are dangerous because it is difficult to ignore their erroneous presentation which can lead to loss of control. Provides an easy and inexpensive way to practice any combination of instrument failures and very important when a real failure occurs. Measures 3 1/8 in. dia. Extra thick suction cup holds fast to any instrument gauge. A must for all pilots.



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    43

    Date - 1-26-2012

    Pilot Rating - Instrument

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    Recommended Yes
    Basic, seems to do the job
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    Date - 12-14-2011

    Pilot Rating - Commercial

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    Recommended Yes
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    Date - 11-18-2011

    Pilot Rating - Instrument

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    Recommended Yes
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    Date - 11-3-2011

    Pilot Rating - Commercial

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    Recommended Yes
    A CFII's dream
    Pros

    Durable
    Covers the entire instrument (No cheating for the students!)
    Stays on for long periods

    Cons

    Maybe the color.. Would rather see red

    General Comments

    I keep these in my flight bag at all times. I use them when I take my instrument students up and practice partial panel, they are easy to use, no more fumbling around to find something to cover the instruments with.

    Date - 6-2-2011

    Pilot Rating - Private

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    I thought a quanity of one, meant package of 3. Should have a lanyard attached to keep them from falling to the floor.

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    Date - 5-20-2011

    Pilot Rating - Instrument

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    Recommended Yes
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    They work well for partial panel work and I wouldn't fly without em.

    Cons

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    Date - 4-15-2011

    Pilot Rating - ATP

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    Recommended Yes
    Pros

    Very easy to use and stay when put on

    Cons

    None

    General Comments

    Must have for instrument instruction

    Date - 1-19-2011

    Pilot Rating - Commercial

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    Recommended Yes
    Pros

    Much more reliable than the "post it" note type instrument cover. These stick on the whole time!

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    Date - 10-28-2010

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    Recommended No
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    Date - 3-8-2010

    Pilot Rating - Commercial

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    Recommended Yes
    Pros

    Excellent to simulate failed instruments. Much better option than post-it's or using a ripped piece of paper on the fly.

    Cons

    I had some trouble at first with the suction cup sticking. I haven't used them enough to tell if is a consistent problem or a one time occurrence.

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    Date - 1-24-2010

    Pilot Rating - Commercial

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    Recommended Yes
    Pros

    Does the job.

    Cons

    Falls off once in awhile.

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    Date - 1-20-2010

    Pilot Rating - Instrument

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    Recommended Yes
    Pros

    product packed well

    Cons

    ( No Cons Listed From Reviewer )

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    Date - 8-3-2009

    Pilot Rating - Instrument

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    Recommended No
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    none

    Cons

    don't stick worth a darn. couple of minutes and they fall off. real mistake. stick with "post it"

    General Comments

    garbage

    Date - 7-27-2009

    Pilot Rating - Private

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    Recommended Yes
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    General Comments

    Works as advertised, great product

    Date - 6-17-2009

    Pilot Rating - Private

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    Recommended Yes
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    Date - 2-24-2009

    Pilot Rating - Private

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    Recommended Yes
    Pros

    Covers instrument completely. Quick on and off. Light weight. easy to store in a headset bag.

    Cons

    It's a suction cup system. Like any suction cup, sometimes it will fall off after a while. You have to be sure to make a good seal.

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    Date - 2-20-2009

    Pilot Rating - Instrument

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    Recommended Yes
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    Date - 2-20-2009

    Pilot Rating - Instrument

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    Recommended Yes
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    Date - 2-3-2009

    Pilot Rating - ATP

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    Recommended Yes
    Pros

    An excellent product.

    Cons

    My biggest problem with this product is I lose them too often.

    General Comments

    You might consider putting a notch about the size of a pencil in the perimeter to accomodate various instrument reset control knobs etc.

    Date - 1-26-2009

    Pilot Rating - Private

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    Recommended Yes
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