Mod for quick removable control stick co pilot side
 

Does anyone have a way of making a quick removable passenger control stick in rv9a. One rver said he used a depressing pin like on on tent poles when expanding the tent legs.not sure where I could find such a product.
No stick makes it handy to get extra room in the front seat when carry a large box or working under the panel. I have just one push to talk button on that grip so I would have to make a connector maybe small sub D or molex connector.
Thanks guys

Ron in oregon

For the connector I used a 1/4" phonojack inside the stick - mounted so it automatically plugged/unplugged when the stick was installed (less hassle than Molex).

Fyi
 

FYI

https://www.vansaircraft.com/pdf/sb07-2-6.pdf

That is a great idea. Have any pictures?

To the OP, the "tent pole button" method is what I am using. The buttons are available from McMasterCarr. They come in a pack of 10 so I have spares. If you PM me your address I can toss one in the mail if you decide to go that direction.

You can move the PTT switch to the panel and not have to mess with wiring in the stick.

Quick release pin
 

Something like this:


but not that big of a head on the pin.. just using a quick search

With the PTT on the panel like Sam suggested, a McMaster Carr tube connector button works very nicely.

See Here

I use a clevis pin with 1" ring for removal. I was going to use the tent-pole button arrangement, but decided the clevis pin was foolproof and a little more positive as far as an assured mechanical connection. I put the PTT switch on the panel in front of the R seat position. No complaints.

Mod for quick removable control stick co pilot side
 

I complied with the SB except I used a drilled bolt, in the threads, and hold in place with a hairpin type thingy. I used a 6 pin connector from a local electronics store for the push to talk and the coolie hat trim button. It has worked well for 8 yrs, 1325 hours. Dan

I used the McMaster-Carr quick release button. I also put a 9 pin D-sub connector in the stick so that the copilot buttons on the Tosten grip all work the same as the pilot stick, but is completely and quickly removable.

A bunch of photos of the process and commentary starting at picture 21 in this gallery.