Slight improvement over the original
makeup review Bar Fly 1 1 Garmin Mount
I did my research before buying this for use in my C210. Bought it and used it for two flights before I recommended it to my ForeFlight users group. Now all seven of the pilots in our group use it regularly. Most of us have iPad 1 wi-Fi only, but even the pilots with 3G iPad 2's have purchased this unit and won't fly without it. Make sure you keep it charged or plugged into ship's power. On an IFR flight in VFR conditions over northwest Ohio one day, mine went dark and it made not just ForeFlight v3 crash but it took down the entire iPad three times until I figured out it was the reason for the iPad crashing. Fortunately I wasn't in IMC and another pilot with a charged unit and his own iPad was sitting next to me. And yes, I did mention it to a ForeFlight tech in their booth at OSH. Plugged it into ships power and all was well again. It gets a lock quickly and the included app for status and battery level is very helpful.
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I have the original Barfly on one of my bikes and this 1.1 version on another. They both function very well, placing the GPS in a much better position for viewing, while feeling a lot more secure than the standard Garmin rubber band mount. This 1.1 version only requires a 1/8 twist and has stops to line the GPS up on the right position verse the original Barfly that required a 1/4 twist and did not have stops. While it is a little pricey, it gives me considerable peace of mind that I do not get with the standard Garmin mount. Highly recommended.
This product greatly enhances the visibility of your bike computer and/or gps. It is also very easy to install and/or adjust.
Weight not a concern on this little piece of plastic for the benefits it brings.