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Old 10-30-2015, 07:27 PM
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I think my kit did not come with anything on sticks...that is to say no grips or push to talk grips on control sticks..now what?? I know that there are lotof people with more experience than me..so is there a sggestion for stick grips with push to talk buttons?? thanks Dick
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Old 10-30-2015, 07:37 PM
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http://www.rayallencompany.com/products/stickgrips.html

I used the G101B grips and they're working great so far ...
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Old 10-30-2015, 07:41 PM
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I used the earlier version of those grips they install easily though I haven't used them yet - still building. I also ordered one extra grip (no PTT switch or wiring) and used it on the flap handle.
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Old 10-30-2015, 07:45 PM
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You will need a set of bicycle hand grips for the 12 or you can also order a set of Ray Allen grips. Later, sub out the push to talk button that came with the kit for the Ray Allen.
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Old 10-30-2015, 07:54 PM
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Take a look at the on line catalog from Aircraft Spruce. Lots of choices.
Popular choices (less to more expensive) include Ray Allen, Tosten, and Infinity. As usual everyone swears by their choice.
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Old 10-30-2015, 08:01 PM
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I went with the Ray Allen G205 grip. The buttons on top are rated to 5 amps, so no need for relays for electric trim.
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Old 10-31-2015, 06:03 AM
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I followed Vans advice with these: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...rch_detailpage They fit snugly and the existing drain hole at the end enlarges nicely for a PTT switch. The E-LSA version of the -12 allows only PTT on the stick.

Note that many of the conventional aircraft grips will not fit the -12's stick diameter.
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Old 10-31-2015, 06:40 AM
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I followed Vans advice with these: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...rch_detailpage They fit snugly and the existing drain hole at the end enlarges nicely for a PTT switch. The E-LSA version of the -12 allows only PTT on the stick.

Note that many of the conventional aircraft grips will not fit the -12's stick diameter.
This is true concerning initial certification; however, afterwords you can add China hat trim control..auto-pilot disconnect..etc. without "violating" E-LSA certification.
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Old 10-31-2015, 08:37 AM
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thanks for tips, and caution doing anything different for E-LSA certification..keep forgetting that part..Dick
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Old 10-31-2015, 08:51 AM
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Try the local bicycle shop, thats where i got mine
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