tommcb6016 Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 Can anyone recommend a good map case, preferably one I can strap around my leg for x country? Northern paragliding have one, has anyone got it? any good? Cheers Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignos Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 my flight suit has one built in, but before i bought that i just used to hold it, lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan_k Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 I bought the larger map holder from Parashop: Clear view map case Fully waterproof, fully transparent case. 4 D-ring clips to attach to virtually any item of ease of use 35.5 x 28cm I have a strap around my waist to keep it in place. Being fully transparent you can have a different map behind and just turn the holder over to see it. Very good click seal on the edge. Cheers, Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil_P Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 I chopped an aviation map into A5 sized pieces, laminated them (with some back to back to save pages), punched holes at the edge and joined them with a couple of key-rings. A stretchy scuba lanyard completes the ensemble. You can undo the pages and arrange them so the ones surrounding your immediate area are all close together, or just the ones you need for a route. Small enough to stuff inside your suit or down the side of your seat. The lamination renders them almost indestructable and easy to felt pen or chinagraph notes or lines on. Just as a side thought, it's really handy to draw a nice big 'wind arrow' on your chart when you go flying, perhaps using the aviation form with airspeeds at altitudes to get suitable values (sorry, can't remember the form number). Can help when diverting or landing at strange spots .. It's common practice in GA. Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignos Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 i tried similar, but found on a long xc that looking ahead for landmarks was quiet hard as you had to turn it over and then orient yourself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommcb6016 Posted November 9, 2009 Author Share Posted November 9, 2009 Thanks Alan, Have ordered one from parashop Phil I never would have thought of that ! what a good idea, might have to give it a go aswell. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phatboy Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 I use Memorymap CAA charts, so I just print out using a laser printer what I want, on to A4/A5, double sided with os or road map. If laminated with holes in corners you can use a cheap caribiner like the ones on keyrings to clip where suits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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