Rated 3.72727272727/5
based on 11 customer reviews
Product description:
Tired of paper charts flapping around the cockpit? This simple holder is perfect for keeping charts accessible for in-flight reference. Plot cross county flights, record ATIS and clearances using an erasable marker (included). Large size is ideal for sectional and en route charts, as well as approach plates printed off the computer. Keep the en route chart on one side and the approach plate on the other to simplify transitioning from cruise to approach. Side tabs will help keep multiple Holders organized. Also makes a great instruction tool. Measures 12” x 12”.
Tired of paper charts flapping around the cockpit? This simple holder is perfect for keeping charts accessible for in-flight reference. Plot cross county flights, record ATIS and clearances using an erasable marker (included). Large size is ideal for sectional and en route charts, as well as approach plates printed off the computer. Keep the en route chart on one side and the approach plate on the other to simplify transitioning from cruise to approach. Side tabs will help keep multiple Holders organized. Also makes a great instruction tool. Measures 12” x 12”.
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended Yes
Pros
product is very easy to use.
Cons
Needs a dry eraser and apears to be easily cracked. Anxious to see how the unit holds up.
General Comments
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Date - 8-13-2009
Pilot Rating - Private
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended Yes
Pros
Works well at what it is supposed to do.
Cons
Easily scratched.
General Comments
Chart holder works as advertised, although care must be taken so that it is easily scratched.
Date - 7-1-2009
Pilot Rating - Student
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended Yes
Pros
It holds the sectional maps well. It makes it very easy to pull up the map and not deal with folding/unfolding. You don't have to worry about tearing a map.
It really helps at night because you don't have to fumble so much with your map in the dark.
Cons
I'm going to have to sand down the edges until they're rounded off. I've cut myself twice.
If you need to see an area of the map that's outside of what you've folded, then you have to take it out of the holder. (actually, this isn't even a problem because I carry an extra map in my kneeboard.
It's too large to fit in the side pocket in any of the aircraft I've flown. I have to put it between the seats which leaves the possibility that it could slide around.
General Comments
It's fantastic, and I've used it on all of my cross countries so far.
Date - 4-23-2009
Pilot Rating - Private
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended No
Pros
Light weight, easy to store. The included marker makes it easy to use as a quick note pad for ATC instructions, etc. Easy to wipe off info written on the plastic.
Cons
Extremely way overpriced for what it is. I checked on the internet for plastic piano hinges, and found dozens of them that were the very same exact ones used on this product for less than $2.00 and all that is required to make this thing is to buy two very thin pieces of plexiglass (about $6 at the local hardware store) and cut out the front and back pieces and simply glue them to the plastic piano hinges. This product could be very easily made by anyone with a small jigsaw and about 15 or 20 minutes of time. The $30-35 price tag is a bit of a ripoff for no more than what it is. From now on, I will simply make my own, now that I know how.
General Comments
Good, useful product. Handy in the cockpit, but it is way overpriced. I would recommend a price of about $12-15 for this product, at the very most. I can make one for far less than that.
Would recommend this product for it's usefulness, but not at the current price.
Date - 1-21-2009
Pilot Rating - Private
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended No
Pros
Ease of use
Cons
Scratches easily. I have not used it enough to be sure, but it looks as though it cannot handle semi-rough use in the cockpit.
General Comments
I like the concept.
Date - 12-31-2008
Pilot Rating - Student
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended No
Pros
Made of really strong plexi-glass - very sturdy from what I can tell.
Cons
This is really just a couple of plexi-glass sheets super glued to an acrylic plexi-glass hinge with a few snips of velcro.
Great idea on the surface I thought, but I found it much to bulky to deal with in a tight cockpit vs a standard knee board and folded chart.
I sliced my finger manipulating the charts the first time - no terrible problem but just not the quality I would expect for 30 bucks.
General Comments
I generally love the products I order from Sporty's. They arrive in just a day or two and are always (except this time) exactly what I want. I would like a refund on this product if there is an option.
Date - 12-17-2008
Pilot Rating - ATP
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended No
Pros
Good idea and ease of use
Cons
Too thin of plastic - mine even broke in shipment even though well packed. The Velcro pieces are too large, making it too difficult to open.
General Comments
Would not recommend in present form.
Date - 12-1-2008
Pilot Rating - Student
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended Yes
Pros
Can hold two different charts at the same time, one on each side. Keeps charts in like new condition. You can write all your flight notes directly on product without damaging your charts. Makesflight planning easier.
Cons
Product is glued together. No idea on durability.
General Comments
Good product to have in your aircraft. Product protects and keeps your charts clean and easy to handle.
Date - 11-18-2008
Pilot Rating - Student
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended Yes
Pros
GREAT TO WRITE ON OVER AND OVER. CHANGS ARE EASY AND DONT MESS UP YOUR CHART
Cons
CHART CAN MOVE IN HOLDER MOVING CORSE
General Comments
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Date - 10-22-2008
Pilot Rating - Instrument
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended Yes
Pros
Paper maps seem to stay in position far more easily than I expected
Cons
A bit expensive for what it is - but it works well
It is also a good place to clip my stopwatch
General Comments
Pleased I bought this - it does the trick and is less easy to leave behind by accident in the aircraft
Date - 10-8-2008
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended No
Pros
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