CH Grip stick: which button for PTT

MS19087 · #1 02-02-2009, 10:46 AM

I am using a CH Grip on my stick and am wiring it up right now. I always assumed I would use the trigger for PTT, however the INDEX button seems better for many reasons (comfort, position, etc) - I'm just curious . . . which button are other folks using for PTT???

craigvince · #2 02-02-2009, 10:53 AM

I used the trigger.

DGlaeser · #3 02-02-2009, 11:24 AM

Trigger for PTT
Small button under the trigger for A/P disconnect
Buttons on top are for my COMM 1 & 2 flip-flops

Frank Smidler · #4 02-02-2009, 11:36 AM

I wired the trigger for PTT and the button for flip flop. The tower must have thought I was incompetent since GRD could not respond to me since I hit the flip flow after contacting ground. Then as I held the grip in my left hand I noticed I was on the wrong frequency and tried several times with my right hand to push the radio button for flip flop and it would immediately flip back. Finally I realized I was holding the stick grip button. I haven't disabled the button yet but I am seriously considering it so I don't have a problem in the future. I will probably move the flip flop to one of the top buttons and eliminate the TPX ident button (doubt if I would use that function anyway).

rvmills · #5 02-02-2009, 11:40 AM

I have CH-4's in a -6. WIred up both sticks.

Trigger for PTT
Small button for AP disc
Inboard gray button for XPNDR ident
Outboard gray button reserved for smoke on/off (maybe). Radio flip flop sounds like a good idea too

Haven't had a problem with inadvertantly disconnecting the AP with the small button, since when on AP, I'm not gripping/moving the stick as I would be in the pattern...I could see where a radio flip-flop on that button might be an issue. Nice stick grip though!

Cheers,
Bob

sjjonesnz · #6 02-02-2009, 01:10 PM

Trigger - PTT
Small button - audio alert mute on AF3500
Left button - A/P (dis)connect
Right button - Com1/Com2 Swap on audio panel

carguy614 · #7 02-02-2009, 01:23 PM

Used the trigger for PTT and little button for AP. I like it
Regards,
Chris

odlee · #8 02-02-2009, 02:57 PM

PTT is the trigger, the two side buttons are Ident and control wheel steering(this also doubles as an auto pilot disconnect.). The small button was a 430 com swap, which was easy to switch without knowing.

Have fun.
David

Frank Smidler · #9 02-02-2009, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rvmills

I have CH-4's in a -6. WIred up both sticks.

Trigger for PTT
Small button for AP disc

The AP disconnect sounds like the best use for the small forward button. When I change the buttons around so it is not the flip-flop I'll probably reserve the small button for that purpose (when I get AP).