The Aviation Tablet and its docking station use the RAM Mounts system, so you can pair them with any of RAM's yoke, suction, panel and rail mounts. Here is what fits, what we sell, and how the pieces go together.

The ball size

Everything starts with a RAM Type C (1.5-inch) ball. Our RAM adapter bolts a Type C ball to the tablet or the dock; RAM's own equivalent is the RAM-202U. From there you need a Type C arm and a base.

What we sell

• Ball and arm set: two Type C RAM balls and one arm. This is also what ships with the docking station, so if you are buying the dock for autopilot output you already have the mount hardware.
• Yoke mount kit: one yoke clamp, one ball and one arm.

Mounting points on the tablet and dock

• The back of the tablet has threaded holes in the 75 mm VESA pattern, which is also the 1.912-inch RAM pattern. You can flush-mount the tablet in a panel without the dock using those holes.
• The dock has the same hole pattern on its back for the RAM adapter, plus mounting points for panel installation.
• Screws: the tablet mount takes M4; the dock's own screws are Torx PM4 × 9 mm stainless.
• Depth to plan for: tablet in dock is 2⅜ in; with the RAM ball fitted, 4 in. The dock's power wire exits at the bottom.

Choosing a base

Every cockpit is different, so we do not prescribe one. Once you know you need a Type C ball at the tablet end, the RAM Mounts catalogue has yoke, suction-cup, rail, glare-shield and panel bases in that size. RAM hardware is durable and adjustable; the cost of a good base is small next to a tablet flying across the cabin.

Suction mount lost its grip?

Wash just the suction cup with soap and water and let it air dry. Do not wipe it with a cloth or paper towel; lint is what stops it sealing. It sticks like new afterwards.