The question that comes to mind first when pilots first consider a mounting system for a tablet EFB in the cockpit is “how can I future-proof this?” Tablets seem to be upgrading on a rapid cycle. It would be nice if it wasn’t necessary to change out the portable cockpit mounting system, which can cost 25 percent or more of the price of a tablet-based EFB, every time the size of the tablet changes. MyGoFlight (Booth C12739) has brought two new mounts and a universal tablet cradle to NBAA 2015 to solve that problem.

“Securing a tablet in airplanes is tricky business,” said Charles Schneider, CEO of MyGoFlight. “Our new products are a vast improvement over suction cups, which can vibrate loose in flight.”

The company’s rail mount works with existing monorail shade systems, popping onto the rail and gliding on two roller balls for precise placement. One knob tightens the holder into place.

MyGoFlight’s Flex Clip mount, which is just 1.875 by 1.56 inches at the base, can be secured to the aircraft using the four-hole AMP pattern (if such holes already exist) or with an optional 3M sticky foot. An infinitely adjustable flex arm allows for precise tablet positioning.

Finally, MyGoFlight brought what it calls a future-proof universal tablet cradle to this year’s show. The cradle holds a dozen or so tablets from various manufacturers, ranging in size from seven to 10 inches. The XL version can handle the iPad Pro and all of the Microsoft Surface tablets.