1. FLYBOYS REVERSIBLE KNEEBOARD

Pros: Reversible, Customizable

Cons: Strap durability

The FlyBoys Reversible Kneeboard is a highly versatile kneeboard designed for both left and right-handed pilots. It has removable pouches and pen pockets secured with hook and loop fasteners, and is made of durable 600D fabric. It features seven eyelets for checklist and in-flight guide attachment, a 5 x 8″ clipboard for approach plates, and can also accommodate the PIVOT Low Profile Kneeboard Adapter (sold separately) for mounting devices. This kneeboard is popular with military and civilian pilots and is available for purchase now.

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2. FLYBOYS CLASSIC KNEEBOARD

Pros: Durable, Simple design, Battle Tested

Cons: Non-Reversible

The FlyBoys Classic Kneeboard is a highly versatile and durable option that has been used by military aviators for decades. Featuring seven eyelets, it can secure checklists, in-flight guides, and more. It has been combat tested in every US air combat operation since 1995 and is perfect for securing notes, charts, and EFB tablets. With a 5 x 8″ clipboard, it can secure standard approach plates or an iPad MINI. This kneeboard is ideal for any pilot who flies with a kneeboard. 

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3. MYGOFLIGHT UNIVERSAL LEATHER FOLIO KNEEBOARD

Pros: iPad Compatible, Portrait and Landscape Use

Cons: Expensive

The iPad Mini Universal Kneeboard Folio™ C (including clipboard) is the perfect high-quality leather, rotating aviation kneeboard, lapboard, and everyday case for your iPad Mini 1/2/3/4/5/6, and all other 7-8″ tablets. Now you can bring any 7-8″ iPad/Tablet with you into the cockpit of any airplane, train, car or truck where it can be held secure on your knee and lap. The iPad/Tablet is secured by four adjustable clips that are attached to a rotating cradle. All of the ports and controls remain accessible so the iPad/Tablet can be charged, synced and controlled in the folio.

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4. ASA TRIFOLD KNEEBOARD

Pros: Versatile, Storage options

Cons: Difficult to use

The strong aluminum tooled clipboard is designed to fit snugly into the black 3-panel jacket, providing a secure and sturdy platform for charts, books, flight computers, and other essentials. With a strong elastic leg strap, this clipboard is easy to keep close at hand, while the useful information on board ensures that important data is always within reach. Overall, this clipboard is a valuable tool for any pilot looking to stay organized and prepared in-flight.

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5. ASA-KB-1-A VFR KNEEBOARD

Pros: Simple Design, Rugged

Cons: Small size

The brushed aluminum VFR Kneeboard is a durable and practical tool for organizing flight data and taking in-flight notes. It includes a VFR cheat sheet that displays important VFR information such as ceiling, visibility, cloud clearance, cruising altitudes, communication frequencies, and light gun signals. The kneeboard is designed with a comfortable elastic legband that can be adjusted with hook-and-loop fasteners without removal, as well as a pencil/pen holder for convenient note-taking. The 4-3/4″ wide metal clip is strong enough to hold charts and other necessary papers.

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