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Old 01-24-2011, 08:12 AM
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Paul, with the PTT on your throttle, what are you using the trigger switch for on your Infinity? Also, did you go with the 45* angle on the throttle? Thanks.
We are going to use both the throttle button and the trigger on the stick for PTT - either one will work, so we can have our choice (whichever that will be - it will be interesting to see which I like more).

On the angle, I did a little custom tweaking on the steel lever to make the grip clear the throttle and end up parallel to the DJM levers (I think they are 45 degrees, but didn't take a protractor to them. I really like the results! Louise has noticed that the grip doesn't really fit her smaller hand - the finger indentations are spaced for larger knuckles. It's OK for her, but not as nice as she'd like it - just something to think about for those with smaller hands, or wives that share the airplane....
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Old 01-25-2011, 04:16 PM
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Default The gorrilla hand grip

I'm pretty sure that I'll use the Infinity trigger for PTT instead of the Fatboy PTT in the -3. I have a little arthritis in my thumb/palm and find the position on the Fatboy in an awkward position.

As Paul noted, I wouldn't chose the current Fatboy throttle grip for myself because it is designed for gorrilla hands. It would be great if he offered a "ladies" version but I'm sure the market would be tiny and that still wouldn't solve the needs of Paul and I flying the same plane. A non-indented, angled grip would probably serve us better, but I'm sure Paul wouldn't like it as much.
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Old 02-07-2011, 05:09 AM
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Thumbs up Fat boy stic grips!

I was shopping for some stick grips for my -8 and was surprised that i could not find anything that i was satisfied with?. I found some that felt like cheep plastic but the cost was right, then the others were 500-600 dollars each and out of my price ange resulting in a call to Andy at Fatboy grips.I told him that he should offer something in the line of grips that he offers for the quadrants. He told me to give him a few weeks and he would have some!. Three weeks later they were in the mail box and they look great!. I think they represent the most bang for the buck and it was refreshing to deal with someone that did what they said they would ! Two thumbs up for everyone at fat boy!.
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Old 02-26-2011, 08:53 PM
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I was shopping for some stick grips for my -8 and was surprised that i could not find anything that i was satisfied with?. I found some that felt like cheep plastic but the cost was right, then the others were 500-600 dollars each and out of my price ange resulting in a call to Andy at Fatboy grips.I told him that he should offer something in the line of grips that he offers for the quadrants. He told me to give him a few weeks and he would have some!. Three weeks later they were in the mail box and they look great!. I think they represent the most bang for the buck and it was refreshing to deal with someone that did what they said they would ! Two thumbs up for everyone at fat boy!.
You have any pics of these installed? I'm seriously considering picking up a pair for the 6..

I've switched to Hogue grips on almost all of my guns and love them, it'd be that much nicer to have on in the plane..
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Old 03-02-2011, 01:52 PM
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Default FatBoy Tactile Toggle Flight and Throttle Grip Switch

In case anyone is interested, we finally got the tactile toggle switches in and got our first order out today. I have just a few on the first run -- I have a couple configured as (ON) OFF (ON) and a few more as (ON) OFF ON. () means momentary, no () means maintained on. We also have a more "cost effective" mini toggle in 3 configs -- (ON) OFF (ON), ON OFF ON, and (ON) OFF ON.

Here is some video of the full tactile military spec toggle:

http://www.fatboythrottles.com/produ...?id_product=13

Tram -- There are some RV install pics here --

http://www.fatboythrottles.com/throt...t_pictures.php

Hey Jeff! Let me know if you have some pictures when you get a chance, and I'll post up on the site.

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Old 01-08-2012, 06:13 AM
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Default Fatboy Throttles Website is down

Looks also if the domain is for sale. Are they still in business?
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Old 01-08-2012, 02:47 PM
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I noticed that their Facebook site is gone too.
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Old 01-11-2012, 09:07 AM
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Hey Guys. I just chatted with Andy and they are not going out of business. His shop is being remodeled and they are real busy with that (and his regular work). He also says the web site has been down for several months and he hopes within a month he will get things going and back on track. He asked to be patient and he'll let us know. Dave
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Old 01-11-2012, 09:19 AM
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That's good news Dave - I have found that flying with his throttle grip in our -3 is a joy - it is the perfect fit for our cockpit, and puts my wrist in a very natural position.
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Old 02-04-2012, 09:48 PM
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Default Throttle wiring

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We are going to use both the throttle button and the trigger on the stick for PTT - either one will work, so we can have our choice (whichever that will be - it will be interesting to see which I like more).

On the angle, I did a little custom tweaking on the steel lever to make the grip clear the throttle and end up parallel to the DJM levers (I think they are 45 degrees, but didn't take a protractor to them. I really like the results! Louise has noticed that the grip doesn't really fit her smaller hand - the finger indentations are spaced for larger knuckles. It's OK for her, but not as nice as she'd like it - just something to think about for those with smaller hands, or wives that share the airplane....
Paul,
How do you wire the PTT and prevent it from interfering with the lever itself? Really like the looks of how yours turned out.

Dave
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