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Military Spec Kneeboard
Military Spec Kneeboards - Available Exclusively from Sporty's These kneeboards are currently in use by Air Force and Navy pilots as well as other members of the U.S. Dept. of Defense. They were adopted by the Air Force and Navy because of their proven reliability, high quality, and lightweight construction. The wide elastic strap, contoured bottom with non-slip foam strips, and rounded corners allow for comfortable use. The deluxe model features a rheostat lighting system for both day and night use, and the top clip opens wide enough to hold all but the thickest NACO approach plate books. We feel these Military Spec Kneeboards are the finest of their type-for both day and night flying. Sporty's Kneeboard Same high quality construction and features as our Deluxe Lighted Kneeboard, except it does not have a light. Overall measurements are 10" x 5"; weighs 10 oz. |
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| $59.95 | |
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| $9.00 | |
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| $39.95 | |
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| $5.25 | |
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| Forever Sectional Plotter by Sporty's | |
| $5.95 | |
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| Airport/Facility Directory | |
| $5.30 | |
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| E6B Flight Computer by Sporty's | |
| $69.95 | |
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| $5.95 | |
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| Full-Size E6B | |
| $27.95 | |
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| Pilot's Flight Log and Record | |
| $11.95 | |
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| 3rd Hand Chart Holder | |
| $12.95 | |
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| VFR Terminal Area Chart | |
| $6.20 | |
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This Kneeboard is every bit as good as the one I started US Air Force flight training with in 1980 at Reese AFB, Lubbock, Texas. I give it all 5's.
Military Spec Kneeboard 2-2-2012|
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Date - 6-25-2010 Pilot Rating - Student Overall![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Durability ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Reliability ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Value ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Usability ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Expected ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Recommended Yes | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() i love it Cons( No Cons Listed From Reviewer ) General Comments( No General Comments Listed From Reviewer ) |
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Very easy to use. Holds charts where you can see them without having to remove your eyes from the horizon for a long time. ConsCould not find any General CommentsIs the best chart holder I have been able to find. Keeps current chart where you can see it. |
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Date - 4-18-2010 Pilot Rating - Student Overall![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Durability ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Reliability ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Value ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Usability ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Expected ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Recommended Yes | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() - very lightweight None that I can think of General CommentsVery good product |
Date - 4-13-2010 Pilot Rating - Instrument Overall![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Durability ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Reliability ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Value ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Usability ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Expected ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Recommended Yes | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Hold large plate books. Pencil holder is great. Size is perfect ConsThe buckle on the thing is a pain. It is the oddest thing I have ever seen. General Comments( No General Comments Listed From Reviewer ) |
Date - 2-15-2010 Pilot Rating - Private Overall![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Durability ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Reliability ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Value ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Usability ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Expected ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Recommended Yes | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Light, ergonomic, just the right width (C172 w/two pilots), with a powerful spring loaded clip to handle your facility directory, approach plates, etc. ConsI've only got five hours flight time utilizing the product but it certainly seems like it will go the distance durability wise (isn't much that can fall apart.) Oh, and like other reviews stated, forget the pencil sharpener. General CommentsI thought the military boards were hinged and opened up like a book, utilizing the space between the writing surface and bottom of the board--this sure would be handy for keeping pens and pencils, etc. |
Date - 1-29-2010 Pilot Rating - Private Overall![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Durability ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Reliability ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Value ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Usability ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Expected ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Recommended No | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Product seems well made and relatively durable: The clip for the leg strap is large and rests on the back of the leg; ( No General Comments Listed From Reviewer ) |
Date - 12-30-2009 Pilot Rating - Private Overall![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Durability ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Reliability ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Value ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Usability ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Expected ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Recommended Yes | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Very stable and comfortable ConsA little thick. General CommentsPurchased this one as a gift but have been using the identical item for a while |
Date - 12-18-2009 Pilot Rating - Private Overall![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Durability ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Reliability ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Value ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Usability ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Expected ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Recommended Yes | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ( No Pros Listed From Reviewer ) Cons( No Cons Listed From Reviewer ) General Comments( No General Comments Listed From Reviewer ) |
Date - 10-12-2009 Pilot Rating - Student Overall![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Durability ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Reliability ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Value ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Usability ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Expected ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Recommended Yes | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Small size, contoured fit to leg, easy to attach, a pencil sharpener built it! Cons( No Cons Listed From Reviewer ) General CommentsThis works well for those that are not so tall. Most KB's interfere with the flight controls for those of us that have shorter legs. This one fits perfect! |
Date - 8-26-2009 Pilot Rating - Commercial Overall![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Durability ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Reliability ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Value ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Usability ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Expected ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Recommended Yes | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Contoured on the bottom for a great fit. Dual clips to hold both ends of kneeboard-sized material. Top clip will grab and hold thick approach plate books. ConsCan't think of any General CommentsHave a military surplus kneeboard dating from the 60s that I really love, but has fallen into disrepair. Wanted to find an exact replacement, and this new kneeboard is spot on. Now tough plastic instead of metal, it's otherwise the same kneeboard though I think the new clips actually hold thicker documents. |
Date - 8-7-2009 Pilot Rating - Student Overall![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Durability ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Reliability ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Value ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Usability ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Expected ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Recommended Yes | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Very easy adjustment to accomadate different leg sizes, holds checklists and pocket charts firmly in place. The very same Mil-Spec kneeboard used by the U.S. Military. ConsNone General CommentsSame kneeboard I used for 12 years while flying helicopters in Navy, well made USA product. Never heard of anyone having any trouble with this kneeboard. |
Date - 7-23-2009 Pilot Rating - Private Overall![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Durability ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Reliability ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Value ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Usability ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Expected ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Recommended Yes | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Sturdy design, two pencil/pen holders, contour is nice, and strap/clip is better than most. Consnone yet General Commentshavent flown extensive cx countries with it yet but overall seems to work as expected |
Date - 7-22-2009 Pilot Rating - Student Overall![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Durability ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Reliability ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Value ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Usability ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Expected ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Recommended Yes | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() This is a heavy duty plastic kneeboard that will remain strapped firmly to your leg, even when doing high G-force maneuvers to avoid AAA fire, or SAM attacks. Fortunately this is not a major daily occurrence in GA… It is a bit thick, but I fly a stick, so clearance is not an issue here. It’s worked well for me so far. The top and bottom map clamps will hold things down with authority, even your finger, so watch out. I would give it 8 out of 10 stars for pilots who fly a stick and where kneeboard to control clearances are not an issue. Cons The built in pencil sharpener is apparently made in China, by the cheapest Chinese bidder in that country. Use only in an emergency. The pencil shavings fall out the bottom of the sharpener, as there is no catch pan for the shavings. Because the shavings fall right out of the bottom, they tend to fall on your leg, and when you wear shorts with shoes and socks, the shavings go down your leg into the shoe or sock. This causes irritation, and can become distracting in the cockpit, especially during heavy right rudder application. Use only in an emergency. Get a mechanical pencil… and, a spare mechanical pencil. ( No General Comments Listed From Reviewer ) |
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Date - 6-3-2009 Pilot Rating - Student Overall![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Durability ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Reliability ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Value ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Usability ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Expected ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Recommended Yes | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() I had read reviews about the board being too thick and getting in the way of the yoke in a C172. I have used it a few times now and that has not seemed to be a problem. Clips are strong a secure. Worked very well on medium range cross country flight. ConsNo real concerns here. General CommentsI was really pleased with the kneeboard overall. It performed as well or better than I expected. I would recommend buying this item. |
Date - 4-29-2009 Pilot Rating - Private Overall![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Durability ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Reliability ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Value ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Usability ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Expected ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Recommended No | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() good strap.good clips. Constoo thick. General Comments( No General Comments Listed From Reviewer ) |
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Date - 1-23-2009 Pilot Rating - Student Overall![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Durability ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Reliability ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Value ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Usability ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Expected ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Recommended Yes | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ( No Pros Listed From Reviewer ) Cons( No Cons Listed From Reviewer ) General CommentsPerfect size and fit. Great value. |
Date - 11-28-2008 Pilot Rating - Private Overall![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Durability ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Reliability ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Value ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Usability ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Expected ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Recommended Yes | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ( No Pros Listed From Reviewer ) Cons( No Cons Listed From Reviewer ) General Comments( No General Comments Listed From Reviewer ) |
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