Founded in 1990 as part of National Products Inc., RAM Mounts has come a long way in becoming what it is today. Being the leading manufacturer of both versatile and rugged mounting products for different devices isn’t an easy goal to achieve. Today, backed by more than 400 employees, the Seattle-based company offers mounts for phones, radios, tablets, GPS devices, laptops, printers, cameras, marine electronics and more.
Even today when RAM mounts dominate the market, it still strives to make the best products possible for a vast farriery of devices no matter where they are used. Even if you’re up in the air you can count on RAM Mounts, especially with a device as large as an iPad.
Types of Ram Mounts
Glare Shield Clamp Mount
Made with a round base that has the universal AMP hole pattern, this RAM iPad mount is made to be placed onto the lip edge of a flat surface. The surface shouldn’t be thicker than 1.5 cm. This glare shield clamp RAM mount for iPad has a weight capacity of 907 g while it only weighs 276 g. This is thanks to its marine-grade aluminium construction.
Large Strap Hose Clamp Mount
With RAM Mounts you can accommodate any rails ranging from 5 to 7 cm in diameter. This is thanks to its metal clamp strap which can be wrapped around the plate and the rail. The metal strap is tightened thanks to a screw knob found on it but keep in mind that you’ll need a screwdriver in order to to tighten it. This RAM iPad holder can be a great alternative in aircraft with a throw-over yoke.
Twist-Lock Suction Cup
Also known as the RAM-B-166U this type of RAM mount for iPad comes with an 8 cm diameter suction cup that has a twist-lock base. This is a medium-length double socket arm mount that has a diamond base adapter. With the suction cup base, you’re able to mount your iPad on glass and non-porous surfaces if you were to use this holder as it has quite a strong hold for relying on a suction cup.
Double Socket Arm
This double socket arm mount has a 6.3 cm round base and it works with 2.5 cm ball bases. The round base also comes with pre-drilled holes as well as a universal AMPS hole pattern. There are also adjustment points at both ends of the socket arm and with a twist of the arm you’re able to adjust the RAM iPad holder to the most fitting viewing position.
Double Ball Yoke Clamp Mount
The key features of RAM’s double ball yoke clamp mount are that it can fit rails ranging from 1.5 to 3 cm and that it’s made of marine-grade, powder-coated aluminium. This RAM iPad mount also comes with a round plate that has the industry-standard AMPS hole pattern on it and a 2.5 cm rubber ball. Its clamp base can fit rails with the same diameter range as the large strap hose clamp mount.
Small Tough-Claw
The small tough-claw RAM iPad mount may not seem like much but it can be used with a universal action camera adapter. It makes for a quick and easy mounting process that doesn’t require any tools and it can be mounted on square, round and even odd-shaped bars and rails. The small tough-claw is actually quite tough since it’s made of high-strength composite as well as stainless steel.
Benefits of Using an iPad for Aviation
Communication
One of the main reasons why pilots like using an iPad is for better communication between pilots and command towers. This is because pilots can track different flights and check their schedule without the need to use their radio communications. You can even get a pre-downloaded operations manual if needed.
Weight
Instead of carrying paper flight bags and various charts with you, bring an iPad as it will weigh a lot less. This makes things a lot easier for you and your crew as no one needs to handle heaps of papers or sort through them when certain flight information is needed.
Information
Talking about information, everything you need for a safe flight can be stored on an iPad. Even additional information that you might need during a flight can be pulled up thanks to an app or two. You can easily switch between different apps too and check information or a checklist. An iPad makes things a lot easier but safe too.
Accuracy
Despite looking at a screen, you are not paying attention for too long as the data you’re viewing is presented in an easy-to-understand layout and it’s readily available too. But that’s not the best thing, the data you’re getting is more accurate than what you’d get on a piece of paper. You’re also able to get live data on certain parameters without waiting for it or having to flick through lots of paper.
Charts
Charts are important for every pilot and carrying a full bag of them is what everyone wants to avoid doing. Well with an iPad in your lap you can forget about that bag as those same charts can be available on your device. While it’s a good idea to have backup charts in your aircraft, you can do so on another device.
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