MyGoFlight Flex Suction Review: iPad Mount for Pilots

The Flex Suction is MyGoFlight’s original suction cup mount and remains their best-selling model. It is described by the company as an infinitely articulating and adjustable arm with the ability to hold any iPad or device. Lightweight and easy to configure, it is designed to be portable enough to fit in any flight bag, yet robust enough to be left installed onboard indefinitely. MyGoFlight markets it as ideal for both aircraft owners and renters alike — a pilot can install it before each flight in seconds and remove it just as quickly.

At its heart, the Flex Suction uses a 3.5-inch diameter true-rubber lift-to-lock suction cup. The ‘lift-to-lock’ mechanism means the pilot simply presses the cup against the glass, positions it, and lifts the lever to create the seal — no pump, no complicated setup. The cup is made from EPDM rubber, engineered for long service life and reliable adhesion to glass, acrylic, and other smooth cockpit surfaces. It holds firmly to aircraft windshields, side windows, instrument bezels with smooth surfaces, and car windshields.

The arm itself is the standout engineering achievement. It is comprised of three independent joints — two ball-and-socket end joints (each adjustable through 105°) and a ratcheting center joint (360° of rotation) — all of which can be loosened and tightened simultaneously with a single, centrally located control knob. This design means pilots can reposition their device in flight with one hand: slightly loosen the knob, adjust, then re-tighten. The arm extends from a compact 3.25 inches (practically flush with the glass) up to a full 10.5 inches — accommodating shallow side windows as well as center windshields in deeper cockpits.

The construction is a combination of aluminum for the arm segments, ABS plastic for certain housings, and stainless steel hardware throughout. This makes the Flex Suction noticeably lighter than fully metal competitors while maintaining the structural integrity required for 20g shock certification. Total weight is just 13.8 oz — lighter than a full-size iPad.

SPECIFICATIONS

KEY FEATURES & BENEFITS

• Lift-to-Lock Suction Cup: Simple press-and-lift lever mechanism — no pump required. Attaches firmly to any windshield or smooth cockpit surface in under 10 seconds
• Infinitely Adjustable Arm: Three-joint design provides effectively limitless positioning options. Position the device at any height, angle, or distance within the arm’s range
• Single-Knob Control: All three arm joints are loosened and locked by one centrally located control knob — no fumbling with multiple screws or locks, even in flight with gloves
• 360° Device Rotation: Switch between landscape and portrait orientation mid-flight without removing the device from the mount
• Compact to Extended Range: Collapses to 3.25″ for tight cockpits; extends to 10.5″ for optimal heads-up position in larger aircraft
• Vibration Minimized: Arm joints grip firmly to create a rigid, stable platform — significantly reduces device vibration even in rough air or high-vibration piston engines
• Heads-Up Viewing: Designed to position the device at or near pilot eye level, reducing head-down time and improving safety
• Pilot Installable: No STC, no tools, no aircraft modification. Can be used in any aircraft, by any pilot, during any flight
• Certified Shock Tested: Proven to survive 20g impacts — equivalent to survivable hard landings or significant aerobatic loads
• Portable & Permanent: Light enough (13.8 oz) to carry in a flight bag daily, or sturdy enough to leave onboard without concern
• Universal Compatibility: The included Sport Adapter connects to any MGF device holder: Sport Cases, Universal Cradles, phone cradles, GoPro adapters, GPS adapters, and more
• Perfect for Renters & Owners: Quick installation and removal means renters can use it in any aircraft. Owners can leave it semi-permanently installed

IDEAL USE CASES

The Flex Suction is the right choice for the majority of general aviation pilots. It suits instrument students who need ForeFlight or Garmin Pilot at eye level without obstructing the panel; private pilots who fly club or rental aircraft across different types; and VFR cross-country pilots who rely heavily on moving map navigation. It performs equally well in fixed-wing GA aircraft (Cessna, Piper, Cirrus, Mooney, Diamond, etc.), light sport, and experimental aircraft with smooth cockpit glazing. It also serves well as a car windshield mount for daily use, making it a genuinely dual-purpose purchase.

CUSTOMER FEEDBACK (REPRESENTATIVE)

Pilots consistently praise the single-knob locking system as a major advantage over competing mounts that require tightening multiple screws. Reviewers specifically note the arm’s ability to position a full-size iPad vertically against the side window of aircraft like the Cessna 172 without obstructing instruments — a configuration rarely achievable with other mount types.

One reviewer noted: the ability to swing the iPad over the yoke in a power-off emergency to use an EFB’s attitude display is a genuine safety feature of the Flex Suction’s range of motion. The primary criticism from some users is that the standard suction cup, while strong, can occasionally lose grip after significant altitude changes — users for whom this is a concern are directed to the Flex Suction PRO.

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