Each day, apps are developed for the iPad that make this device even more useful. The iPad functions quite well as a big screen low cost navigator. The typical car mounts available for iPads may not work well on a plane. Not to worry because there are mounts that are made specifically for pilots. Instead of suction cups, they deploy glare screen and yoke attachments. While we cannot recommend iPad apps, we can recommend these very well constructed mounts by RAM.
iPad Glare Shield Mount
iPad Yoke Mount
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