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lbgjb10

Joined: 28 Jan 2008
Posts: 67

Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2008 1:07 pm Post subject: Flap Switch

anyone know where to get a flap switch--3 position like some use on the Infinity grip,  but for panel mounting.  I would like it to have a broader 'toggle' than standard toggle switch so I can tell by feel it is flaps. thanks

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Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2008 1:52 pm Post subject: Flap Switch

A/C Spruce has the infinity switches.



lbgjb10 wrote:

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 anyone know where to get a flap switch--3 position like some use on the Infinity grip,  but for panel mounting.  I would like it to have a broader 'toggle' than standard toggle switch so I can tell by feel it is flaps. thanks



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lbgjb10

Joined: 28 Jan 2008
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Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2008 3:23 pm Post subject: Re: Flap Switch

thanks for the reply, but  I want a functioning switch 'like' what is on the infinity grip, but for panel mounting not on the grip.  AT A/C they had switches for the grip.  I would like the 'handle' on the toggle to be flat rather than regular round toggle.   lbb

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Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2008 4:24 pm Post subject: Flap Switch

The toggle switch on my infinity grip, that I use for the flaps is a 

flat blade type. It could be used anywhere. You just need the correct 

part numbers, which I unfortunately don't have at the moment. But I'm 

sure someone on the list has them readily at hand.



bgjb10 wrote:

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 thanks for the reply, but  I want a functioning switch 'like' what is on the infinity grip, but for panel mounting not on the grip.  AT A/C they had switches for the grip.  I would like the 'handle' on the toggle to be flat rather than regular round toggle.   lbb



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John Ackerman

Joined: 19 Jun 2006
Posts: 130
Location: Prescott, AZ

Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2008 4:31 pm Post subject: Flap Switch

Apparently they're pretty hard to come by. You might try one of the A/ 

C salvage yards, such as Wentworth in the twin cities.

Some folks here have "rolled their own"  with appropriate machine  

tools. They slipped a "home-made" flap-shaped Al cover on a standard  

toggle, and held it in place with a set screw. That's beyond my level!

We put our flap switch inside a cage-like guard and just used a  

standard toggle configuration. It's the only guarded switch on the  

panel - I think that will work well, and it's protected from  

accidental activation in turbulence, for example.

Good luck!

Marlys and John    40458



On Apr 2, 2008, at 4:24 PM, lbgjb10 wrote:



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 thanks for the reply, but  I want a functioning switch 'like' what  

 is on the infinity grip, but for panel mounting not on the grip.  AT  

 A/C they had switches for the grip.  I would like the 'handle' on  

 the toggle to be flat rather than regular round toggle.   lbb



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 Larry &amp; Gayle N104LG





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LarryRosen

Joined: 16 Jan 2006
Posts: 415
Location: Medford, NJ

Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2008 4:32 pm Post subject: Flap Switch

Avionics Hanger has them for $89.

<http://www.avionicshangar.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=85>



Or roll your own.  Some photos and instructions from Aeroelectric Bob



http://www.aeroelectric.com/Pictures/Switches/Flap_Switch.jpg



http://www.aeroelectric.com/Pictures/Switches/FLAPS1.JPG



http://www.aeroelectric.com/Pictures/Switches/FLAPS2.JPG



http://www.aeroelectric.com/Pictures/Switches/FLAPS3.JPG



http://www.aeroelectric.com/Pictures/Switches/Toggle_Shaft.jpg



Larry Rosen

lbgjb10 wrote:

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 thanks for the reply, but  I want a functioning switch 'like' what is on the infinity grip, but for panel mounting not on the grip.  AT A/C they had switches for the grip.  I would like the 'handle' on the toggle to be flat rather than regular round toggle.   lbb



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jesse(at)saintaviation.co
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Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2008 4:37 pm Post subject: Flap Switch

On this subject, does anybody know how much power this switch needs to  

handle when wired to the Showplanes FPS?  I know the power connects  

both to the FPS controller and to the switch, so a switch that is made  

for 1A might not be desirable for a circuit with a 10A breaker for the  

flaps.



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Jesse Saint

Saint Aviation, Inc.

jesse(at)saintaviation.com

Cell: 352-427-0285

Fax: 815-377-3694



On Apr 2, 2008, at 6:24 PM, lbgjb10 wrote:

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 thanks for the reply, but  I want a functioning switch 'like' what  

 is on the infinity grip, but for panel mounting not on the grip.  AT  

 A/C they had switches for the grip.  I would like the 'handle' on  

 the toggle to be flat rather than regular round toggle.   lbb



 --------

 Larry &amp; Gayle N104LG





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Deems Davis

Joined: 09 Jan 2006
Posts: 925

Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2008 4:41 pm Post subject: Flap Switch

t's a bit pricey, but here's a link to Pacific Coast who has a 'paddle' 

type flap switch..



http://www.pca.aero/OnlineCatalog/PCA_pg40-41.html



Right side of page 3/4 way down page.



http://www.pca.aero/OnlineCatalog/PCA_pg40-41.html



Looks like this installed. (see attached)



Deems Davis # 406

'Its all done....Its just not put together'

http://deemsrv10.com/



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> thanks for the reply, but  I want a functioning switch 'like' what is 

> on the infinity grip, but for panel mounting not on the grip.  AT A/C 

> they had switches for the grip.  I would like the 'handle' on the 

> toggle to be flat rather than regular round toggle.   lbb

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Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2008 5:24 pm Post subject: Flap Switch

lbgjb10 wrote:



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thanks for the reply, but  I want a functioning switch 'like' what is on the infinity grip, but for panel mounting not on the grip.  AT A/C they had switches for the grip.  I would like the 'handle' on the toggle to be flat rather than regular round toggle.



I don't know what the postioons are for the infinity grip, so here's 
	


some suggestions.

Make your own 'flap handle' like a flap section, drill a hole in the 

hinge side and use some JBWELD to hold it on the switch handle.  You can 

buy switches with threaded handles too.  Google 'electronic parts' 

..... jameco mouser allied digikey are all possibilities.  You can get 

flat handles ..... maybe 1/4" wide but I think you'd rather have 

something 1" wide.  Also, you want a round one (lollipop) for the gear 

switch. 

You can also go to http://www.fletchair.com/ and order a flap switch for 

a 2-place grumman.  It has a center off, momentary (for flaps down ..... 

you hold it) and the other way is up (not momentary).

Linn

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Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2008 5:31 pm Post subject: Flap Switch

Jesse Saint wrote:



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 On this subject, does anybody know how much power this switch needs 

 to  handle when wired to the Showplanes FPS?  I know the power 

 connects  both to the FPS controller and to the switch, so a switch 

 that is made  for 1A might not be desirable for a circuit with a 10A 

 breaker for the  flaps. 


	


Remember that breakers are there to protect the wiring ...... the 

devices connected to a 10A breaker may be very small current 

consumers.   However, this doesn't really answer the question either! 

Linn



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 Jesse Saint

 Saint Aviation, Inc.

 jesse(at)saintaviation.com

 Cell: 352-427-0285

 Fax: 815-377-3694



 On Apr 2, 2008, at 6:24 PM, lbgjb10 wrote:



> 

>

> thanks for the reply, but  I want a functioning switch 'like' what  

> is on the infinity grip, but for panel mounting not on the grip.  AT  

> A/C they had switches for the grip.  I would like the 'handle' on  

> the toggle to be flat rather than regular round toggle.   lbb

>

> --------

> Larry &amp; Gayle N104LG

>

>

> Read this topic online here:

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> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=174426#174426

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