Anyone have a PIREP for a zuluboard kneeboard?

"Peter R." wrote in message
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Global Wealth Builders, Inc. ) wrote:

Even back in the day when I was instructing, I always preached that less
is
more when it comes to equipping yourself for flight. About all you
really
need to safely fly your aircraft is a flashlight and a map. And maybe a
pen
in your pocket.

So, where does a GA pilot write down those complex IFR clearances out of
class B airports? On his arm?

Seems to me that someone is forgetting that not all cockpits are luxury
suites.

True enough, however in light aircraft where available room is at a premium,
it makes sense to minimize your collection of paraphenalia to that which is
absolutely necessary. Any of us can fly an airplane IFR using our charts, a
small pad of paper and a pen. What else do you honestly need?

I've always been amazed with those who carry 6 flashlights, spare batteries,
reams of paper of all color and sizes, sticky notes, highlighters in every
color, a kneeboard, backup kneeboard with light, pens, pencils, pencil
sharpeners, etc.

Every pilot should take inventory of his collection of junk and keep on the
ground that which he hasn't used after 3 flights. It's just not necessary.

-RH

"Paul Tomblin" wrote in message
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In a previous article, "Global Wealth Builders, Inc."
said:
I fly for a major airline and to date, I have yet to see any of our
professional pilots don a kneeboard. My flight kit usually includes
copies
...
be visiting that month. That binder usually sits on the table to my side
so
that I can reference it during flight.

"table"? No wonder you don't need a knee board. In the cramped confines
of a general aviation cockpit, we don't have tables, nor do we have time
for masturbation, so we use kneeboards and we don't consider "the latest
Maxim" to be essential flight materials.

Ordinarily, we do not masturbate on the flight deck. We ring the flight
attendant call button.

-RH

Global Wealth Builders, Inc. wrote:
Every pilot should take inventory of his collection of junk and keep on the
ground that which he hasn't used after 3 flights. It's just not necessary.

As a renter, you really don't have a choice but to carry all your
paraphenalia with you. It takes me 15 minutes to make my nest for a long
cross-country. I carry two medium duffles; one for flight gear, the
second for IFR charts. The contents can be reduced depending on the
length of the trip. The purpose of the duffles is to speed departure
from the destination airport. With the duffles, you can just dump all
the gear in loosely and neatly put it away later.

Standard cockpit setup includes:
4-6 headsets, two yoke mount PTT's
1 multi-port cigarette lighter adaptor
1 portable intercom
1 handheld GPS and remote antenna
1 handheld nav/com radio
1 kneeboard w/flight log, pad and pencil
1 lapboard w/charts and flight plan

Global Wealth Builders, Inc. wrote:

True enough, however in light aircraft where available room is at a premium,
it makes sense to minimize your collection of paraphenalia to that which is
absolutely necessary. Any of us can fly an airplane IFR using our charts, a
small pad of paper and a pen. What else do you honestly need?

Instrument cover, E6B, and a flashlight.

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Peter R. wrote:
Global Wealth Builders, Inc. wrote:
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... Any of us can fly an airplane IFR using our charts, a
small pad of paper and a pen. What else do you honestly need?


Instrument cover, E6B, and a flashlight.

Checklists?

"Wade" wrote in message
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Peter R. wrote:
Global Wealth Builders, Inc. wrote:
snip
... Any of us can fly an airplane IFR using our charts, a
small pad of paper and a pen. What else do you honestly need?


Instrument cover, E6B, and a flashlight.

Checklists?

Why does everyone get all defensive about what other people want to bring?
Different things for different people. Some may need more help than others,
and some just like stuff. As long as it does not prevent keeping eyes
outside the cockpit, go for it.

After reading one story recently, some people commented about a smoke hood.
Other things, when everything goes to hell. Backup radio, cell phone,
portable gps, survival gear and food, and so on. The list fits the need of
the individual, and the mission.
--
Jim (gadgets are us) in NC


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"Peter R." wrote in message
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Global Wealth Builders, Inc. ) wrote:

Every pilot should take inventory of his collection of junk and keep on
the
ground that which he hasn't used after 3 flights. It's just not
necessary.

-RH



Emergencies don't occur every 3 flights, which is why the prudent pilot will
carry several flashlights, extra pencils, manuals, backup gear, etc. Single
pilot GA flight is a different environment from airline flight, so we're
talking about two different things.