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IFR Folding Flight Desk by Sporty's

Price: $21.95
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Sporty's® flight desks are the best you'll find anywhere. Not only do they offer fold-up convenience, they have a permanent placard (also available separately) so you'll have this important data available at a glance. All-anodized aluminum desk comes complete with two heavy duty clips and non-slip foam strips on back. Large surface for in-flight use (measures 9" x 16"), yet folds for easy storage.


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Reviewed On:  February 23, 2010   Would You Recommend This Product:  Yes.
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Reviewed On:  October 15, 2009   Would You Recommend This Product:  Yes.
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very nice item ... love it over all .... makes for a great works pace ... love the chart clip

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I had to add a pen holder and find a creative way to clip a timer on there (for IFR) ... but over all I'm happy with it

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Reviewed On:  September 12, 2009   Would You Recommend This Product:  Yes.
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Reviewed On:  July 7, 2009   Would You Recommend This Product:  Yes.
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sturdy, useful, good size

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expensive for what it is nowhere to hold a pen

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i like this better than strap on kneeboards

Reviewed On:  July 1, 2009   Would You Recommend This Product:  Yes.
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Perfect size for a lap desk. Folds to easily fit in your flight bag. Great for a Cirrus SR20/ SR22. This is the accessory I was missing to better organize my cockpit.

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IFR Placard is not always well glued and the corners tend to curl although this is not a big deal.

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This is one of my best buys at Sportys.

Reviewed On:  February 19, 2009   Would You Recommend This Product:  Yes.
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It is really nice to shoot an approach and not have to worry about your approach plates falling on the floor!

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The flight desk has really added to my training as an IFR Student! I love this product!!

Reviewed On:  January 29, 2009   Would You Recommend This Product:  Yes.
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Light weight.

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A little small for my purposes.

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Product appeared to be larger than it was.

Reviewed On:  January 5, 2009   Would You Recommend This Product:  No.
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(1) Writing space was ample; (2) The positioning of the "clamps" is good. (3) Light

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(1) Ability to "grip" to a lap needs improvement

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I bought this for a student pilot and out of 2 flights I had with him (I'm his CFII), one (1) was ok and (1) was not. Problem was that it kept sliding down his lap. In fairness, we were dealing with a Head-set issue that required him to keep manuevering or "playing" with the head-set recepticals and in bending over, the flight desk kept sliding. Our 2nd flight was better. I plan to try 1 or 2 more flight and if not acceptable, I'll return it. Problem is that the student pilot doesn't like any straps wrapped around his leg or else I would have purchased one of those styles. As of now, I would not recommend this product.

Reviewed On:  December 18, 2008   Would You Recommend This Product:  Yes.
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I was a little skeptical that the desk would stay securely in my lap without a strap, but the rubber pads grip my jeans really well. I haven't tried it with shorts yet, but I bet it will be the same. It hasn't slipped yet! The clips are strong and there's ample room for charts, flight log, and paper for quick notes.

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The desk folds with the clips out, meaning that plates, charts, and papers are on the outside when it's being transported or stored. You have to be a little careful when putting it in or removing it from the flight bag so that papers don't slip out. I wasn't expecting this and would prefer it folding the other way. I certainly do plan on still using it, as its pros outweigh its cons.

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Overall a good product and definitely worth buying, but not quite perfect.

Reviewed On:  May 2, 2008   Would You Recommend This Product:  Yes.
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Would like a leg strap

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Reviewed On:  April 17, 2008   Would You Recommend This Product:  Yes.
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Reviewed On:  March 25, 2008   Would You Recommend This Product:  Yes.
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Folding flight desk is well made and is as advertised.

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I am of larger build and found the single tablet strapped to my leg easier to use. I fly with a smaller person and he likes having the wider 2 sides to clip notes on the right and charts on the left side. It works very well for him.

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The icing-on-the-cake would be to be able to switch right and left sides of the flight desk. I am left handed and would appreciate the top clip on the left side and the side clip on the right side.

Reviewed On:  February 11, 2008   Would You Recommend This Product:  No.
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I'am a helicopter pilot and it just didn't work for me.

Reviewed On:  February 7, 2008   Would You Recommend This Product:  Yes.
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Good Value, Lighweight, High Quality

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Reviewed On:  November 29, 2007   Would You Recommend This Product:  Yes.
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Great kneeboard. A little expensive though.

Reviewed On:  November 17, 2007   Would You Recommend This Product:  Yes.
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Reviewed On:  October 31, 2007   Would You Recommend This Product:  Yes.
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