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07-18-2011, 02:04 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Cape Town , South Africa
Posts: 35
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Stick Grips
Can anyone recommend some descent stick grips for my brand new RV7. I have looked at the infinity range and the standard wooden ones from Vans but not sure what else is available.
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07-18-2011, 02:25 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Denver, CO
Posts: 590
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Tosten grips
http://www.tostenmanufacturing.com/c...ircraft-grips/
I am undecided between Tosten and Infinity...Tosten are a little cheaper and have fewer buttons...which can be a good thing.
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Ron Duren
Mechanical Engineer
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Denver, CO (KBJC)
RV-7 'Tip Up'
Flying!! as of 3/16/14
IO-375/ WW 200G-CS/ SkyView/ Dual P-mags
N531R "Wablosa" Wings of Red
http://www.ronsrv7project.blogspot.com
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07-18-2011, 02:31 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 1,341
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I use a foam bike grip with an Otto PTT. No issues when changing hands.
For a fancier grip, I have always liked the Glassair four button neutral style. Top-hat trim fits in the middle position. Button on each side and a trigger switch.
http://www.glasairaviation.com/optio...l#controlstick
4 Switch, Neutral Part No: 621-1460-101 $179
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Mike W
Venice, FL
RV-6A. Mattituck TMX O-360, FP, GRT Sport EFIS, L3 Lynx NGT-9000
N164WM
N184WM reserved (RV-8)....finishing kit in progress. Titan IOX-370
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07-18-2011, 02:55 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Dayton Airpark, NV A34
Posts: 15,408
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Tosten, happy with mine.
And Kevin is an RV guy
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Mike Starkey
VAF 909
Rv-10, N210LM.
Flying as of 12/4/2010 
Phase 1 done, 2/4/2011
Sold after 240+ wonderful hours of flight.
"Flying the airplane is more important than radioing your plight to a person on the ground incapable of understanding or doing anything about it."
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07-18-2011, 02:56 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Auckland, New Zealand
Posts: 128
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We supply a variety of stick grips (see here- http://www.compositesinternational.co.nz/gallery/ ) including the Glasair ones. Prices are pretty competitive and for a little extra we can add a Vans logo on some types if desired. We have done a few samples in woodgrain finish as well but not a lot of interest in those as yet. Contact us for more info and prices.
Cheers
Clive Whittfield
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07-18-2011, 03:50 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Woodinville, WA
Posts: 533
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The "fewer buttons" thing is why I went with Tosten initially, but I had some panel clearance issues with them, so ended up ordering the Infinity ones. I *much* prefer the feel of the Infinity grips--both the grip itself and the buttons. It's worth trying them (and others) out before deciding.
-Rob
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Rob Kochman
RV-10, Flying as of March 2011 ( blog)
Paine Field (KPAE)
EAA Chapter 1440
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07-18-2011, 04:13 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Hilton Head Island
Posts: 1,087
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Buttons...
I elected to go with the infinity grips with all the buttons.
I like not having to remove my hand from the stick or throttle to start the engine, turn on or off the fuel pump or adjust flaps.
Plus! They look cool 
Good luck with your choice, there are a bunch of options out there.
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John Mastro
RV-8
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07-18-2011, 08:11 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: USA
Posts: 1,499
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Made my own
from a 2"x2"x12" piece of African Zebrawood. PTT/AP Disc on left and PTT on right. Clear polyurethane finish.
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07-19-2011, 07:17 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Victoria, BC, Canada
Posts: 3,926
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I just ordered dual Tostens. I like that they are symmetric left to right, so they'll be comfortable with either hand. I expect that I will need to trim down my control sticks to ensure they clear the panel.
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Rob Prior
1996 RV-6 "Tweety" C-FRBP (formerly N196RV)
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07-19-2011, 04:40 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: North Central Oregon
Posts: 106
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