Looking for help on how to prevent my iPad from getting too hot from the sun coming into the cabin of my Cub I use a knee board strap to hold my iPad, (dash is pretty full).I’ve consider covering with a sheet of paper or towel but this defeat the purpose when it’s being used for navigation, I also use an iPhone for back up. But this isn’t the answer I am looking for. Anybody found a solution?
I-pad / I-phone over heating time out
- Thread starter Kecouch
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A friend of mine has one of these from MyGoFlight and really likes it. Says it stops overheating in direct sunlight. I haven't tried one, but I intend to as soon as I pick up a new iPad mini.
https://mygoflight.com/products/ipad-mini-6-kneeboard-mountable-case
https://mygoflight.com/products/ipad-mini-6-kneeboard-mountable-case
I have one and they definitely work. Not cheap, and they don’t provide as many mounting options as I’d like, but for the purpose that they’re designed for, I’d give them an A+.
arborite
SPONSOR
Ann Arbor, MI
I also struggle with my ipad mini overheating in the sun. my solution is to make sure it is not in the direct sun by putting sunshades up where needed, and aiming a fresh air vent at it. that does work. the cooling case looks like a good add too, but if direct sun is hitting the screen, it soaks up a lot of heat.
daedgerton
PATRON
Arlington, VA
We use the mygoflight cases in the helicopters and have had great success with them. Just use caution as now when you remove the ipads to use elsewhere they are now caseless.... I've dropped one while installing in the heli.
h2oavi8r
SPONSOR
Silverdale, WA
I also strap my iPad to my leg. Sometimes the glare from direct sunlight makes it hard to see so I use something under the front edge to tilt it. I tried a folded map or a small hand towel which work ok. I’m making a small hard foam wedge from leftover sea kayak customizing. I can round the bottom side to fit my leg and it won’t slip.
The tilt also reduces the sun angle and helps with cooling. Also getting it up off my leg a little increases air circulation for cooling.
When I’m not using the iPad I place a light colored cloth or piece of paper over it to block the sun if needed.
The tilt also reduces the sun angle and helps with cooling. Also getting it up off my leg a little increases air circulation for cooling.
When I’m not using the iPad I place a light colored cloth or piece of paper over it to block the sun if needed.
