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.
Deluxe Lighted Kneeboard
This deluxe kneeboard features a unique lighting system that incorporates a rheostat for adjusting brightness. Illumination is provided by two long-life bulbs and is distributed over the entire surface by a special prism lens. Operates on three AA batteries (not included). Overall measurements are 10" x 5 1/2"; weighs 16 oz.
One Year Guarantee
Our one-year guarantee has not changed since we introduced our first product in 1962. If for any reason you are not 100% satisfied with your purchase, let us know—we will make it right. If you would like a refund or exchange, please return the product on a timely basis in the same condition in which it was received.
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We offer the fastest shipping in the business, so you won't have to wait for your important charts or a last-minute gift. Since we stock almost everything we sell, we offer same day shipping: in-stock orders placed by 5pm Eastern (weekdays), will be shipped that same day, often within minutes of ordering.
Plus, all orders arrive in just 2 business days with standard shipping.
Overnight shipping is also available on most items.
Return Policy
For over 40 years, in addition to same day shipping, Sporty's has offered same day returns and same day exchanges. Each day, we process all returns and exchanges before new orders go out. We know of no other company who does this!
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January 29, 2010 Would You Recommend This Product:
Yes.
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Dimming light is great for at night. I like the quick-release on the leg strap.
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Built kind of cheap.
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Overall, if you need a lighted knee-board, I still think this is about the best one I've seen.
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January 25, 2010 Would You Recommend This Product:
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December 16, 2009 Would You Recommend This Product:
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Very simple, appears reliable after taking some abuse.
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A little rough in terms of contruction.
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Looks like a good product.
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November 30, 2009 Would You Recommend This Product:
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September 9, 2009 Would You Recommend This Product:
No.
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July 16, 2009 Would You Recommend This Product:
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July 16, 2009 Would You Recommend This Product:
No.
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Very secure clips and easy to use. Light covers the entire page (more or less).
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Battery compartment is poorly constructed and the end cap is a weak point in the design. I ended up having to use duct tape to keep the battery end cap in place.
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For the price, I expected a better, more reliable unit that didn't require duct tape to operate.
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June 11, 2009 Would You Recommend This Product:
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Has all the features I was looking for.
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Evidence to "cost cutting" in the production. The battery cap is poorly designed and constructed and I expect it to fail. Seems "tinny" compared to my older military unit.
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Too much money for what I got.
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June 3, 2009 Would You Recommend This Product:
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HELPS WITH THE NIGHT FLYING
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April 29, 2009 Would You Recommend This Product:
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Good, solid unit
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The on/off switch can be accidentally turn on when in bag.
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April 29, 2009 Would You Recommend This Product:
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THis is a GREAT Kneeboard. Is is the 'plastic' successor to the previous metal version (which I really liked as well). Anyway, not quite a bullet proof as the metal one was but this one works extremely well and will hold up under heavy use.
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I like the kneeboard but wish they still made the old metal one...;).
I do highly recommend this product.
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February 20, 2009 Would You Recommend This Product:
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Lighting great
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The pen/pencil spring is not strong enough; pens fall out easily.
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January 1, 2009 Would You Recommend This Product:
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I like the pencil holder, and the light works pretty well for reading checklists.
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I thought with the thickness of the knee board it had more storage that it does.
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December 30, 2008 Would You Recommend This Product:
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December 26, 2008 Would You Recommend This Product:
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You can't put this on your knee unless you slide your seat back as the yoke hits the light assembly. Maybe if you had an articulating seat and dropped the seat height it might work in a 172. The el cheapo simple knee board I have works better.
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December 4, 2008 Would You Recommend This Product:
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November 20, 2008 Would You Recommend This Product:
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The knee board is really handy as it gives a firm place to write and copy down instructions from a tower or ground control. The light is great for night and works well with it being adjustable. Thanks for such a great product.
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Great piece of equipment for all hours of the day or night.
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November 8, 2008 Would You Recommend This Product:
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Light brightness can be adjusted as needed. Wide strap and rounded bottom keeps the unit in place.
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I hit the brightness knob sometimes - not a big deal. Also, the bottom clip was too bulky and in the way so I removed it.
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Great kneeboard and exactly what I needed.
As a newly instrument rated pilot, copying clearances in the air at night was next to impossible with a non-lighted kneeboard. No problem now.
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October 29, 2008 Would You Recommend This Product:
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Pencil Sharpener and light are a must for Dusk and dawn flying. I used my last one for 10 years, and let the batterys corode, thus bought the new one.
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Too expensive and shipping from sportys almost made me cancel the order. $12 is a bit rich.
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October 17, 2008 Would You Recommend This Product:
Yes.