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Deems Davis

Joined: 09 Jan 2006
Posts: 925

Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 12:52 pm Post subject: Control stick freq flip/flop

I'm debating whether or not to connect the Freq Flip-Flop switch to my 

control grips. My initial thought is to NOT connect it, I have the 

capability of changing freq's either through my EFIS or direct through 

the radio/s and adding yet another option increases complexity and 

failure points. However in the back of my mind I recall a post from 

someone how either loved or hated this feature on their stick, anybody 

out there?



Deems Davis # 406

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Tim Olson

Joined: 25 Jan 2007
Posts: 2879

Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 1:11 pm Post subject: Control stick freq flip/flop

I know I like it....



One hand on the stick flying, one on the EFIS, choosing the freq from

the list and hitting SEND TO COM1.  Then I just flick the switch

on the stick and I'm active...never had to reach for the radio.

I don't use it all the time, but unless you have another

function you want to use, it's a good one.  I have the switch

set to push up flip/flop COM1, and down flip/flop COM2.



Tim Olson - RV-10 N104CD - Flying

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Deems Davis wrote:

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 I'm debating whether or not to connect the Freq Flip-Flop switch to my 

 control grips. My initial thought is to NOT connect it, I have the 

 capability of changing freq's either through my EFIS or direct through 

 the radio/s and adding yet another option increases complexity and 

 failure points. However in the back of my mind I recall a post from 

 someone how either loved or hated this feature on their stick, anybody 

 out there?

 

 Deems Davis # 406

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

 http://deemsrv10.com/

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robin1(at)mrmoisture.com
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Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 1:37 pm Post subject: Control stick freq flip/flop

I have decided to include it on both pilot & pax control sticks (plus a

full pax deactivation switch). I debated and debated and finally decided

to include it on my stick. I figure removing the feature it is easier

than deciding later that I want to add it. My thinking was when I am

flying ahead of my plane either my G900X will have the next comm loaded

or I will have entered it in the stand by and rather than reach up again

I will just hit the switch. Why not...



Robin

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GenGrumpy(at)aol.com
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Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 5:44 pm Post subject: Control stick freq flip/flop

I, too, have the flip flop on both stick grips.

  

 I would not like to be without it.  Like Tim - very handy.

  

 grumpy

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 In a message dated 8/23/2007 4:12:51 PM Central Standard Time, Tim(at)MyRV10.com writes:

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I know I like it....



One hand on the stick flying, one on the EFIS, choosing the freq from

the list and hitting SEND TO COM1.  Then I just flick the switch

on the stick and I'm active...never had to reach for the radio.

I don't use it all the time, but unless you have another

function you want to use, it's a good one.  I have the switch

set to push up flip/flop COM1, and down flip/flop COM2.



Tim Olson - RV-10 N104CD - Flying

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Deems Davis wrote:

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		   --> RV10-List message posted by: Deems Davis <deemsdavis(at)cox.net>

 

 I'm debating whether or not to connect the Freq Flip-Flop switch to my 

 control grips. My initial thought is to NOT connect it, I have the 

 capability of changing freq's either through my EFIS or direct through 

 the radio/s and adding yet another option increases complexity and 

 failure points. However in the back of my mind I recall a post from 

 someone how either loved or hated this feature on their stick, anybody 

 out there?

 

 Deems Davis # 406

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

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scottmschmidt(at)yahoo.co
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Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2007 9:56 am Post subject: Control stick freq flip/flop

Sounds like I will be the first to be neutral on this issue. 

 I have the com and nav flip/flop on my stick and honestly I don't use it much.  That doesn't mean I wouldn't put it in.

 For me, the time when I am changing frequency the most is either in very busy class B airspace or IFR.  During those times you are changing at the request of ATC, you typically don't know what frequency your switching to, and your hand is already on the panel anyway rotating the knob.

  

 This may sound crazy, but I wish I was able to wire the volume for my xm radio into the stick. I find myself adjusting that depending on if I like the tunes that are on.  

 

Scott Schmidt

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