Product description:
Spineless version of our original vinyl binder allows charts to be flipped all the way around the rings. Perfect for lap-top use or on a kneeboard. Measures 9 3/4" x 5 3/4". Rings measure 1 1/4" in diameter. Not for use with bound charts.
Spineless version of our original vinyl binder allows charts to be flipped all the way around the rings. Perfect for lap-top use or on a kneeboard. Measures 9 3/4" x 5 3/4". Rings measure 1 1/4" in diameter. Not for use with bound charts.
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended Yes
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Date - 11-6-2008
Pilot Rating - Private
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended Yes
Pros
I like this folder for NACO's as it protects the charts well.
Cons
It can be kind of difficult to get charts in and out, as well as flipping through pages quickly is not incredibly easy.
General Comments
The pro out weigh the cons.
Date - 10-28-2008
Pilot Rating - Instrument
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended Yes
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General Comments
It's a binder. What more do you want?
Date - 10-24-2008
Pilot Rating - Private
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended Yes
Pros
Easy, great way to keep the loose leaf NACO charts together.
Cons
Three of the four rings were bent when I got it, which makes them not totally seal up correctly. Would work great if it werent bent. I tried to fix but it just wont work.
General Comments
Three of the four rings were bent when I got it, which makes them not totally seal up correctly. Would work great if it werent bent. I tried to fix but it just wont work. I like it alot just really wish it werent bent...dont know what part of the process this happened in so I cant really do anything about it. Oh well at least it was affordable so im not out a ton of cash.
Date - 10-22-2008
Pilot Rating - Private
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended Yes
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General Comments
would be nice if all the rings worked as one rather than individually.
Date - 10-13-2008
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended Yes
Pros
protects charts
Cons
rings are a little stiff
General Comments
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Date - 9-18-2008
Pilot Rating - Commercial
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended Yes
Easy way to hold charts. Allow you to flip it over and view charts on the back.
Cons
Very hard to get charts in. Actually ripped a few of mine trying to get them into the rings.
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Date - 9-1-2008
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended No
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Date - 8-31-2008
Pilot Rating - Student
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended No
Pros
Very durable. Covers can flip together
Cons
Most knee boards use a clip at the top, so this is unusable there.
General Comments
I'd really recommend the bound plates for your bag, and printed plates for your specific route. Otherwise, attach a strap to this and use it as your kneeboard.
Date - 6-26-2008
Pilot Rating - Private
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended Yes
Pros
really handy, prefer this to the bound version approach plates.
Cons
a bit expensive for what it is, espcially when you include the shipping.
General Comments
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Date - 6-19-2008
Pilot Rating - Private
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended No
Pros
Good idea, bad execution.
Cons
Binder should have all the clips open at once instead of each individual ring opening independently. Opening all the clips and trying to keep the approach plates together is a pain in the air. Also had one ring give out on me in about a week. It doesn't want to stay closed.
General Comments
A much better option is the ASA binder. Someone gave me one that use now. All the rings open together as a unit like a normal 3 ring binder. The one downside to the ASA is that it doesn't fold quite as nice as the Sporty's one. The ASA still folds much better than getting a bound set of plates, and it really isn't a problem for me.
Date - 5-28-2008
Pilot Rating - Instrument
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended Yes
Pros
Good protection for NACO loose-leaf charts and more compact in your flight bag than the No. 2401A wrap-around style binders. I prefer this style
Cons
The No. 2401A protect charts slightly better and allow you to label the spine to identify which region you have in it. This open-ring style requires you to write on the edges of the chart. Also the similar ASA open-ring binders open all the rings together. With The Sporty's design, you have to open each rign individually, which can be awkward.
General Comments
I prefer loose-leaf NACO charts because I can pull the charts out and clip them on the yoke. I favor this open-ring style to the bulkier covered-ring No. 2401A style. However, the similar ASA open-ring design is easier to use.
Date - 3-18-2008
Pilot Rating - Private
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended Yes
Pros
Great way to store info in easy to use format. For 2 years, one of these has been at my side while in flight with critical info on the type plane I'm flying as well as airport information, SIDs, STARs, DPs for instrument training.
Cons
The rings are not the best quality and flipping pages requires a little care to prevent tearing the thin paper.
General Comments
Fairly easy to use. An improvement would be re-engineering the rings so that where they come together is smooth.
Date - 3-12-2008
Pilot Rating - Private
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended Yes
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Date - 2-22-2008
Pilot Rating - Commercial
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended Yes
Pros
Efficient and easy to view charts! Easily remove and replace charts undamaged.
Cons
Unable to see the chart-region. It's covered by the solid plastic cover (Clear cover would help) and not present via a spine.
General Comments
A worthier addition to the IFR pilot than bound chart books.
Date - 12-2-2007
Pilot Rating - Commercial
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended Yes
Pros
Easy to use on the fly; I use tabs to mark the approaches I will need.
Keeps terps protected
Easy to change out the old plates
Cons
The metal rings wear out over time but still a good value
General Comments
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Date - 12-1-2007
Pilot Rating - Instrument
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended No
Pros
It is blue as advertised.
Cons
It just did not work out as practical as I thought it would. The rings are very hard to open for one thing. Just dissapointing overall.
General Comments
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Date - 11-29-2007
Pilot Rating - Private
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended Yes
Pros
Opens up and folds over much better than any of the competitors I've tried.
Cons
Rings are a little flimsy. Kind of concerned about how long it will last.
General Comments
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Date - 11-29-2007
Pilot Rating - Instrument
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended Yes
Pros
Holds plates and makes them easily accessible.
Cons
Bar joining rings together was not welded at the same point on each ring so they don't all open the same amount.
General Comments
Wish the bar holding the rings together was welded at the same place on each ring.
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