Electric Flap Multi Position Toggle Switch

[CharlieWaffles]

Anyone know of a multi position flap switch link this one - http://www.aircraftpartsandsalvage.com/cessna-8860k5-flap-switch-p-7862.html? I am going to use a VP-X and would like a switch I can select different flap positions. I've seen a few in some recent photos but I can't remember who had one to ask what they are using.

 

[mototopo]

What about a rotary switch? You may fabricate a "wing-shaped" knob that gives you an immediate visual feedback of the flap position.

 

[MCA]

Charlie,

The VP-X needs an (on)-off-(on) flap switch, which is momentary up and momentary down, with a center off position. They are very common.

With this switch and the VP-X you can configure intermediate stops and also bumping it up brings the flaps up.

 

[CharlieWaffles]

Thanks. Im just trying to find an actual switch for my planning. I've seen some that are that sort of toggle but have a handle like the link I sent.

 

[frazitl]

Try Pacific Coast Avionics

at www.pca.aero. Their p/n pca-flap switch. Very high quality, but expensive ~$90.00. Like mine. Flap shaped handle is just made from aluminum and painted / powder coated. They tapped a hole for mounting to the threaded switch handle with a set screw to keep it from rotating.

 

[MCA]

Aerotronics also sells a custom made flap shaped switch. Call them and ask for Gary. Be sure to get the momentary up-down switch, as they also come in an on-off-(on) configuration.

 

[frazitl]

on-off-(on)

is what I used. I like being able to dump all my flaps with one switch motion. I installed a limit switch in the up circuit to shut off power to the flap motor in the flap up position.

 

[MCA]

Yes, the on-off-(on) is used with traditional wiring and flap circuits.

Those features are built into the VP-X so it requires an (on)-off-(on).