 |
Matronics Email Lists
Web Forum Interface to the Matronics Email Lists
|
| View previous topic :: View next topic |
| Author |
Message |
Strasnuts
Joined: 10 Feb 2009
Posts: 502
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
|
 Posted: Thu Dec 02, 2010 6:34 am Post subject: infinity grips |
 |
|
I would like to see what people are using for all the buttons on the infinity grips. I'm trying to figure out what I want on these grips:
My list is:
Trigger - PTT
Hat - aileron/elevator trim
Thumb - Autopilot
Thumb - comm flip/flop?
Thumb halfway down the stick - Ident?
Pinky - screen change?
Do these make sense?
| | - The Matronics RV10-List Email Forum - | | | Use the List Feature Navigator to browse the many List utilities available such as the Email Subscriptions page, Archive Search & Download, 7-Day Browse, Chat, FAQ, Photoshare, and much more:
http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List |
|
_________________
40936
RV-10 SB N801VR Flying
780 Hours
SuperSTOL 60 hours |
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
Robin(at)PaintTheWeb.com
Guest
|
| Posted: Thu Dec 02, 2010 7:00 am Post subject: infinity grips |
|
|
On 3 of my planes I did:
· Trigger - PTT
Hat - aileron/elevator trim
Thumb - Autopilot
Thumb - comm flip/flop?
And didn’t bother with the remaining two buttons. My first with infinity grips was a steam gauge aircraft (RV-6A) so fewer things to switch. The next two RV-10 & RV-8A had the above layout but no additional buttons either. I almost added the Comm Swap which is swapping between Comm 1 & Comm 2 (not Flip Flop) but decided against based on how I use the panel. I didn’t want the ident feature b/c I seem to get ident requests less than once a flight and I didn’t want to ident by accident. After years of flying the Infinity stick I don’t think I have ever hit a button by mistake. On the G900X PFD one can get back to the main screen by holding the Clear button for 2 seconds. I guess that would have been a nice function to have on a stick button. Not too dissimilar to your Screen Change.
Good luck,
Robin
From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com (owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com) [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com (owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com)] On Behalf Of Strasnuts
Sent: Thursday, December 02, 2010 6:35 AM
To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com (rv10-list(at)matronics.com)
Subject: infinity grips
--> RV10-List message posted by: "Strasnuts" <sean(at)braunandco.com (sean(at)braunandco.com)>
I would like to see what people are using for all the buttons on the infinity grips. I'm trying to figure out what I want on these grips:
My list is:
Trigger - PTT
Hat - aileron/elevator trim
Thumb - Autopilot
Thumb - comm flip/flop?
Thumb halfway down the stick - Ident?
Pinky - screen change?
Do these make sense?
--------
Cust. #40936
RV-10 SB Fuselage
N801VR reserved
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=322051#322051
.aeroelectric.com">www.aeroelectric.com
-Matt Dralle, List Admin.
iption,
//www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List">http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List
ttp://forums.matronics.com">http://forums.matronics.com
==============
No virus found in this message.
Checked by AVG - www.avg.com
Version: 10.0.1170 / [quote][b]
| | - The Matronics RV10-List Email Forum - | | | Use the List Feature Navigator to browse the many List utilities available such as the Email Subscriptions page, Archive Search & Download, 7-Day Browse, Chat, FAQ, Photoshare, and much more:
http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List |
|
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
recapen(at)earthlink.net
Guest
|
| Posted: Thu Dec 02, 2010 7:08 am Post subject: infinity grips |
|
|
It does depend on your hardware / avionics configuration - but yours is similar to mine.
The PTT and Hat switches make sense to me and that's how I'm using them.
The upper thumb (green and red straddling the hat) switches swap my audio between my two radios and cycle through my autopilot modes - just like you're thinking.
The blue one (pinky) is for my altitude hold - engage / disengage.
The lower thumb (black) engages my starter (after first enabling a guarded safety switch). The black one is set up that way because my key is located below the throttle quadrant for use by either front seat occupant - this allows one hand on the throttle and the other to continue flying the plane while attempting a restart (admittedly - I have not used this and would rather not need to).
This setup has worked great for me for the last two years.
Ralph Capen
RV6A N822AR (at) N06 - itchin' to build again...looking two-digit RV's
--
| | - The Matronics RV10-List Email Forum - | | | Use the List Feature Navigator to browse the many List utilities available such as the Email Subscriptions page, Archive Search & Download, 7-Day Browse, Chat, FAQ, Photoshare, and much more:
http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List |
|
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
sean(at)stephensville.com
Guest
|
| Posted: Thu Dec 02, 2010 7:26 am Post subject: infinity grips |
|
|
Btn 1 (Hat) - Pitch/Roll Trim
Btn 2 (Trigger) - PTT
Btn 3 (Red Thumb) - AP CWS
Btn 4 (Black Thumb) - VP-200 ACK
Btn 5 (Blue Pinky) - <undecided>
Btn 6 (Green Thumb) - Flaps * changing to toggle switch (ON)/OFF/(ON)
-Sean #40303
On 12/2/10 8:56 AM, Robin Marks wrote:
| Quote: |
On 3 of my planes I did:
·Trigger - PTT
Hat - aileron/elevator trim
Thumb - Autopilot
Thumb - comm flip/flop?
And didn’t bother with the remaining two buttons. My first with
infinity grips was a steam gauge aircraft (RV-6A) so fewer things to
switch. The next two RV-10 & RV-8A had the above layout but no
additional buttons either. I almost added the Comm Swap which is
swapping between Comm 1 & Comm 2 (not Flip Flop) but decided against
based on how I use the panel. I didn’t want the ident feature b/c I
seem to get ident requests less than once a flight and I didn’t want
to ident by accident. After years of flying the Infinity stick I don’t
think I have ever hit a button by mistake. On the G900X PFD one can
get back to the main screen by holding the Clear button for 2 seconds.
I guess that would have been a nice function to have on a stick
button. Not too dissimilar to your Screen Change.
Good luck,
Robin
*From:*owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com
<mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com>
[mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com
<mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com>] *On Behalf Of *Strasnuts
*Sent:* Thursday, December 02, 2010 6:35 AM
*To:* rv10-list(at)matronics.com <mailto:rv10-list(at)matronics.com>
*Subject:* infinity grips
<mailto:sean(at)braunandco.com>>
I would like to see what people are using for all the buttons on the
infinity grips. I'm trying to figure out what I want on these grips:
My list is:
Trigger - PTT
Hat - aileron/elevator trim
Thumb - Autopilot
Thumb - comm flip/flop?
Thumb halfway down the stick - Ident?
Pinky - screen change?
Do these make sense?
--------
Cust. #40936
RV-10 SB Fuselage
N801VR reserved
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=322051#322051
.aeroelectric.com">www.aeroelectric.com
-Matt Dralle, List Admin.
iption,
//www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List">http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List
ttp://forums.matronics.com">http://forums.matronics.com
==============
------------------------------------------------------------------------
No virus found in this message.
Checked by AVG - www.avg.com <http://www.avg.com>
Version: 10.0.1170 /
*
*
|
| | - The Matronics RV10-List Email Forum - | | | Use the List Feature Navigator to browse the many List utilities available such as the Email Subscriptions page, Archive Search & Download, 7-Day Browse, Chat, FAQ, Photoshare, and much more:
http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List |
|
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
jesse(at)saintaviation.co
Guest
|
| Posted: Thu Dec 02, 2010 7:36 am Post subject: infinity grips |
|
|
I've always done it this way. If you don't have yaw trim, then that frees up a button from this list for flip/flop. You could put in a momentary toggle to give you two buttons in one, so left on what I use as a yaw trim button could be flip/flop and right could be screen change. I really like having flaps on the stick. I wouldn't do it any other way personally.
Trigger - PTT
Hat - Pitch/Roll Trim
Top Inboard Thumb - Flaps
Top Outboard Thumb - Yaw Trim
Side Thumb - Auto Pilot
Pinky - Acknowledge, flip flop, screen change, etc. (momentary button better than push-on/push-off)
Jesse Saint
Saint Aviation, Inc.
jesse(at)saintaviation.com
C: 352-427-0285
F: 815-377-3694
On Dec 2, 2010, at 9:34 AM, Strasnuts wrote:
| Quote: |
I would like to see what people are using for all the buttons on the infinity grips. I'm trying to figure out what I want on these grips:
My list is:
Trigger - PTT
Hat - aileron/elevator trim
Thumb - Autopilot
Thumb - comm flip/flop?
Thumb halfway down the stick - Ident?
Pinky - screen change?
Do these make sense?
--------
Cust. #40936
RV-10 SB Fuselage
N801VR reserved
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=322051#322051
|
| | - The Matronics RV10-List Email Forum - | | | Use the List Feature Navigator to browse the many List utilities available such as the Email Subscriptions page, Archive Search & Download, 7-Day Browse, Chat, FAQ, Photoshare, and much more:
http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List |
|
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
johngoodman
Joined: 18 Sep 2006
Posts: 530
Location: GA
|
| Posted: Thu Dec 02, 2010 7:43 am Post subject: Re: infinity grips |
|
|
I used the blue pinky button for Ident.
Green thumb for A/P disc.
Black thumb for Comm swap
Red is empty for now.
John
| | - The Matronics RV10-List Email Forum - | | | Use the List Feature Navigator to browse the many List utilities available such as the Email Subscriptions page, Archive Search & Download, 7-Day Browse, Chat, FAQ, Photoshare, and much more:
http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List |
|
_________________
#40572 Phase One complete in 2011 |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
jesse(at)saintaviation.co
Guest
|
| Posted: Thu Dec 02, 2010 7:45 am Post subject: infinity grips |
|
|
Sean,
May I recommend a toggle ON/OFF/(ON) for the flaps? It's nice to be able to feel that button up and know that the flaps are retracted.
Jesse Saint
Saint Aviation, Inc.
jesse(at)saintaviation.com
C: 352-427-0285
F: 815-377-3694
On Dec 2, 2010, at 10:20 AM, Sean Stephens wrote:
| Quote: |
Btn 1 (Hat) - Pitch/Roll Trim
Btn 2 (Trigger) - PTT
Btn 3 (Red Thumb) - AP CWS
Btn 4 (Black Thumb) - VP-200 ACK
Btn 5 (Blue Pinky) - <undecided>
Btn 6 (Green Thumb) - Flaps * changing to toggle switch (ON)/OFF/(ON)
-Sean #40303
On 12/2/10 8:56 AM, Robin Marks wrote:
>
> On 3 of my planes I did:
>
> ·Trigger - PTT
> Hat - aileron/elevator trim
> Thumb - Autopilot
> Thumb - comm flip/flop?
>
> And didn’t bother with the remaining two buttons. My first with infinity grips was a steam gauge aircraft (RV-6A) so fewer things to switch. The next two RV-10 & RV-8A had the above layout but no additional buttons either. I almost added the Comm Swap which is swapping between Comm 1 & Comm 2 (not Flip Flop) but decided against based on how I use the panel. I didn’t want the ident feature b/c I seem to get ident requests less than once a flight and I didn’t want to ident by accident. After years of flying the Infinity stick I don’t think I have ever hit a button by mistake. On the G900X PFD one can get back to the main screen by holding the Clear button for 2 seconds. I guess that would have been a nice function to have on a stick button. Not too dissimilar to your Screen Change.
>
> Good luck,
>
> Robin
>
> *From:*owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com <mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com> [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com <mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com>] *On Behalf Of *Strasnuts
> *Sent:* Thursday, December 02, 2010 6:35 AM
> *To:* rv10-list(at)matronics.com <mailto:rv10-list(at)matronics.com>
> *Subject:* infinity grips
>
>
>
> I would like to see what people are using for all the buttons on the infinity grips. I'm trying to figure out what I want on these grips:
>
> My list is:
>
> Trigger - PTT
> Hat - aileron/elevator trim
> Thumb - Autopilot
> Thumb - comm flip/flop?
> Thumb halfway down the stick - Ident?
> Pinky - screen change?
>
> Do these make sense?
>
> --------
> Cust. #40936
> RV-10 SB Fuselage
> N801VR reserved
>
>
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=322051#322051
> .aeroelectric.com">www.aeroelectric.com
> -Matt Dralle, List Admin.
> iption,
> //www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List">http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List
> ttp://forums.matronics.com">http://forums.matronics.com
> ==============
>
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> No virus found in this message.
> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com <http://www.avg.com>
> Version: 10.0.1170 /
>
> *
>
> *
|
| | - The Matronics RV10-List Email Forum - | | | Use the List Feature Navigator to browse the many List utilities available such as the Email Subscriptions page, Archive Search & Download, 7-Day Browse, Chat, FAQ, Photoshare, and much more:
http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List |
|
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
rene(at)felker.com
Guest
|
| Posted: Thu Dec 02, 2010 7:53 am Post subject: infinity grips |
|
|
Trigger - PTT
Hat - Pitch/Roll Trim
Top Inboard Thumb - Flaps
Top Outboard Thumb - Autopilot
Side Thumb - Frequency Flip Flop, Comm 1 (Love this one)
Pinky - Ident (Not used very often.....thinking of chancing to COMM1/COMM2
flip flop.)
Rene' Felker
N423CF
801-721-6080
--
| | - The Matronics RV10-List Email Forum - | | | Use the List Feature Navigator to browse the many List utilities available such as the Email Subscriptions page, Archive Search & Download, 7-Day Browse, Chat, FAQ, Photoshare, and much more:
http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List |
|
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
sean(at)stephensville.com
Guest
|
| Posted: Thu Dec 02, 2010 8:09 am Post subject: infinity grips |
|
|
Good point. Looks like the VP-200 can be configured that way also.
Also noticed you put flaps on the inboard side of the stick as opposed
to how I have the AP CWS there. I think that makes better sense as to
further avoid possible unintended use of the CWS btn. And it is easier
to get at there.
Config changes to the following:
Btn 1 (Hat) - Pitch/Roll Trim
Btn 2 (Trigger) - PTT
Btn 3 (Red Thumb) - Flaps * changing to toggle switch ON/OFF/(ON)
Btn 4 (Black Thumb) - VP-200 ACK
Btn 5 (Blue Pinky) -<undecided> Ident or COM1 freq flip flop
Btn 6 (Green Thumb) - AP CWS * would probably switch btn color to Red
Thanks,
-Sean #40303
On 12/2/10 9:42 AM, Jesse Saint wrote:
| Quote: |
Sean,
May I recommend a toggle ON/OFF/(ON) for the flaps? It's nice to be able to feel that button up and know that the flaps are retracted.
Jesse Saint
Saint Aviation, Inc.
jesse(at)saintaviation.com
C: 352-427-0285
F: 815-377-3694
On Dec 2, 2010, at 10:20 AM, Sean Stephens wrote:
>
>
> Btn 1 (Hat) - Pitch/Roll Trim
> Btn 2 (Trigger) - PTT
> Btn 3 (Red Thumb) - AP CWS
> Btn 4 (Black Thumb) - VP-200 ACK
> Btn 5 (Blue Pinky) -<undecided>
> Btn 6 (Green Thumb) - Flaps * changing to toggle switch (ON)/OFF/(ON)
>
> -Sean #40303
|
| | - The Matronics RV10-List Email Forum - | | | Use the List Feature Navigator to browse the many List utilities available such as the Email Subscriptions page, Archive Search & Download, 7-Day Browse, Chat, FAQ, Photoshare, and much more:
http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List |
|
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
lessdragprod(at)aol.com
Guest
|
| Posted: Thu Dec 02, 2010 8:25 am Post subject: infinity grips |
|
|
Hi All,
It looks like there is a combination of similarities and differences in switch functions.
My list is:
Trigger - PTT
Hat - aileron/elevator trim
Thumb (right of hat) - Starter (with panel switch in series)
Thumb (left of hat) - Flap (toggle switch on/off/momentary on)
Thumb (halfway down the stick) - #1 radio flip/flop
Pinky - Autopilot engage/disengage
The front stick on my Less Drag Special (modified HR2) is hard wired with the 17(?) wires.
The rear stick only has the 4 wires required for the Cann Aerospace Buss card. The rear stick will not be wired into the system until I install the Cann Buss modules. The rear stick will have a enable/disable switch on the instrument panel. (future development)
The left stick on my RV-6A has a Ray Allen stick grip using the Trigger switch for PTT and the hat for elevator and aileron trim.
The right stick has the four wires connecting all of the Infinity stick grip switches to a Cann Aerospace Buss module. As we complete adding in the Cann Aerospace Buss modules, I will finish designating the switch functions. (For flight safety, there will be an enable/disable switch on the pilot side of the instrument panel for the passenger stick grip switches.)
With the Cann Aerospace Buss modules and the Infinity stick grip modification, the function of each stick grip switch can be designated and/or changed without rewiring the stick grip.
Jim Ayers
--
| | - The Matronics RV10-List Email Forum - | | | Use the List Feature Navigator to browse the many List utilities available such as the Email Subscriptions page, Archive Search & Download, 7-Day Browse, Chat, FAQ, Photoshare, and much more:
http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List |
|
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Tim Olson
Joined: 25 Jan 2007
Posts: 2878
|
| Posted: Thu Dec 02, 2010 8:26 am Post subject: infinity grips |
|
|
Trigger - PTT
Hat - aileron/elevator trim
Thumb (DPST Momentary) - COM1 / COM2 flip-flop
(works good to flip active to standby on either COM)
Thumb - EFIS Screen mode (cycles PFD/MFD/Engine page)
Thumb halfway down the stick - AP Disconnect
Pinky - EFIS Mute
If your system supports it, I'd definitely do an audio mute
for terrain/traffic/engine warnings on your stick. Also,
of course 100% should have AP disconnect. I use the
com flip flop a lot. Basically I love my stick button layout,
but if you don't have an EFIS mode change button, you'll
have one button to assign to something else.
Some people put flaps, starter, ident, and other things on
the switch...personally I find no use for those to be
that handy or used that often...and some things done
wrong could be downright dangerous.
Tim Olson - RV-10 N104CD
On 12/2/2010 8:34 AM, Strasnuts wrote:
| Quote: |
I would like to see what people are using for all the buttons on the infinity grips. I'm trying to figure out what I want on these grips:
My list is:
Trigger - PTT
Hat - aileron/elevator trim
Thumb - Autopilot
Thumb - comm flip/flop?
Thumb halfway down the stick - Ident?
Pinky - screen change?
Do these make sense?
--------
Cust. #40936
RV-10 SB Fuselage
N801VR reserved
|
| | - The Matronics RV10-List Email Forum - | | | Use the List Feature Navigator to browse the many List utilities available such as the Email Subscriptions page, Archive Search & Download, 7-Day Browse, Chat, FAQ, Photoshare, and much more:
http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List |
|
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Strasnuts
Joined: 10 Feb 2009
Posts: 502
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
|
| Posted: Thu Dec 02, 2010 8:58 am Post subject: Re: infinity grips |
|
|
These are great ideas.
I would like to mute terrain on VFR flights and maybe have a TCAS inhibit on the stick. I could run my terrain audio to the AUX in on the audio panel and turn it on before IFR flights.
| | - The Matronics RV10-List Email Forum - | | | Use the List Feature Navigator to browse the many List utilities available such as the Email Subscriptions page, Archive Search & Download, 7-Day Browse, Chat, FAQ, Photoshare, and much more:
http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List |
|
_________________
40936
RV-10 SB N801VR Flying
780 Hours
SuperSTOL 60 hours |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
dmaib@me.com
Joined: 25 Apr 2006
Posts: 455
Location: New Smyrna Beach, Florida
|
| Posted: Thu Dec 02, 2010 3:38 pm Post subject: infinity grips |
|
|
Trigger-PTT
Hat_ elevator/aileron trim
Thumb-comm flip flop
Thumb-VP200 acknowledge/checklist advance. (in my opinion this is a must have if you have VP)
Halfway down stick_ Autopilot disconnect/CWS
Pinky-rudder trim
If I had it to do over, I would consider putting a start button on the pinky instead of rudder trim. It would be nice to be able to hold the stick while activating the starter and manipulating the throttle with the right hand. VP will keep you from engaging the starter at a time when you don't want to.
$.02 worth
David Maib
40559
Flying.
On Dec 2, 2010, at 9:34 AM, Strasnuts wrote:
| Quote: |
I would like to see what people are using for all the buttons on the infinity grips. I'm trying to figure out what I want on these grips:
My list is:
Trigger - PTT
Hat - aileron/elevator trim
Thumb - Autopilot
Thumb - comm flip/flop?
Thumb halfway down the stick - Ident?
Pinky - screen change?
Do these make sense?
--------
Cust. #40936
RV-10 SB Fuselage
N801VR reserved
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=322051#322051
|
| | - The Matronics RV10-List Email Forum - | | | Use the List Feature Navigator to browse the many List utilities available such as the Email Subscriptions page, Archive Search & Download, 7-Day Browse, Chat, FAQ, Photoshare, and much more:
http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List |
|
_________________
David Maib
RV-10 #40559
New Smyrna Beach, FL |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Strasnuts
Joined: 10 Feb 2009
Posts: 502
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
|
| Posted: Sat Dec 18, 2010 7:02 am Post subject: Re: infinity grips |
|
|
When ordering my infinity from Aircraft Spruce I ran into, "AC with flap/brake or AC without flap/brake." What does that mean? I know the RV-10 doesn't have one but what am I changing in the switch configuration? Infinity Grip's web sight is so convoluted and scattered I would rather use Aircraft Spruce.
| | - The Matronics RV10-List Email Forum - | | | Use the List Feature Navigator to browse the many List utilities available such as the Email Subscriptions page, Archive Search & Download, 7-Day Browse, Chat, FAQ, Photoshare, and much more:
http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List |
|
_________________
40936
RV-10 SB N801VR Flying
780 Hours
SuperSTOL 60 hours |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Robin(at)PaintTheWeb.com
Guest
|
| Posted: Sat Dec 18, 2010 8:29 am Post subject: infinity grips |
|
|
The infinity Grip site is a confusing mess. Calling Infinity when I ordered my grips for the RV-4, RV-6A RV-10 and most recently my 8A was the exact same song & grumbling dance. "Did you see the order form on the website" "Yes but it was confusing and I didn’t want to make a mistake in ordering." That is how everyone of my conversations went with JD but in each case we went through the choices & options and the ordering took about 20 minutes to get exactly what I needed. Just understand what switch, button, toggle you want including type of switch (momentary, push on/off) and of course what hand orientation your grips should be. Don’t forget the button switches are available in different colors so decide ahead of time your AP disconnect color vs. your Flip/Flop button color. Know ahead of time the amount of wiring length you want because he sells the bundled wire by the foot. Once you have completed the grip transaction be ready for the hard sell on his engine pre-oiler and a few other items. I thanked him for the suggestions but passed on those items. I think this the best & most accurate way to order these grips. In the end I get what I need and have discussed the choices with the most knowledgeable if occasionally a touch gruff developer of the product.
"Best time to call is after 1400 CA California time, and evenings, at (619) 448-5103 ."
A note on the wiring. His bundle of wiring in the blue sleeve has a LOT of wires in it. I think each wire has an associated ground wire. This bundle is difficult to fish through the control stick. Don’t flake out and run the wires external to the stick. I suggest you eliminate most of the ground wires that you don't need and fish the balance of the wires through the stick. I call my set up "hillbilly wiring" but it works well and is much cleaner than an external wiring job. BTW I am not saying it is impossible to run the entire bundle through the stick, just very difficult. We finally learned on the 8A the best technique.
[img]cid:image002.jpg(at)01CB9E8D.1FCEE060[/img]
--
| | - The Matronics RV10-List Email Forum - | | | Use the List Feature Navigator to browse the many List utilities available such as the Email Subscriptions page, Archive Search & Download, 7-Day Browse, Chat, FAQ, Photoshare, and much more:
http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List |
|
| Description: |
|
| Filesize: |
126.33 KB |
| Viewed: |
10740 Time(s) |
|
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Strasnuts
Joined: 10 Feb 2009
Posts: 502
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
|
| Posted: Sat Dec 18, 2010 8:46 am Post subject: infinity grips |
|
|
Thx Robin, That helps a lot!
Sent from my iPhone
On Dec 18, 2010, at 9:25, Robin Marks <Robin(at)PaintTheWeb.com (Robin(at)PaintTheWeb.com)> wrote:
[quote]
The infinity Grip site is a confusing mess. Calling Infinity when I ordered my grips for the RV-4, RV-6A RV-10 and most recently my 8A was the exact same song & grumbling dance. "Did you see the order form on the website" "Yes but it was confusing and I didn’t want to make a mistake in ordering." That is how everyone of my conversations went with JD but in each case we went through the choices & options and the ordering took about 20 minutes to get exactly what I needed. Just understand what switch, button, toggle you want including type of switch (momentary, push on/off) and of course what hand orientation your grips should be. Don’t forget the button switches are available in different colors so decide ahead of time your AP disconnect color vs. your Flip/Flop button color. Know ahead of time the amount of wiring length you want because he sells the bundled wire by the foot. Once you have completed the grip transaction be ready for the hard sell on his engine pre-oiler and a few other items. I thanked him for the suggestions but passed on those items. I think this the best & most accurate way to order these grips. In the end I get what I need and have discussed the choices with the most knowledgeable if occasionally a touch gruff developer of the product.
"Best time to call is after 1400 CA California time, and evenings, at (619) 448-5103 ."
A note on the wiring. His bundle of wiring in the blue sleeve has a LOT of wires in it. I think each wire has an associated ground wire. This bundle is difficult to fish through the control stick. Don’t flake out and run the wires external to the stick. I suggest you eliminate most of the ground wires that you don't need and fish the balance of the wires through the stick. I call my set up "hillbilly wiring" but it works well and is much cleaner than an external wiring job. BTW I am not saying it is impossible to run the entire bundle through the stick, just very difficult. We finally learned on the 8A the best technique.
<image002.jpg>
--
| | - The Matronics RV10-List Email Forum - | | | Use the List Feature Navigator to browse the many List utilities available such as the Email Subscriptions page, Archive Search & Download, 7-Day Browse, Chat, FAQ, Photoshare, and much more:
http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List |
|
_________________
40936
RV-10 SB N801VR Flying
780 Hours
SuperSTOL 60 hours |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
sean(at)stephensville.com
Guest
|
| Posted: Sat Dec 18, 2010 10:48 am Post subject: infinity grips |
|
|
I'm guessing here, but on the Aircraft Spruce site, I am assuming that
with or without flaps is referring to either a toggle switch or a button
in the one position beside the coolie hat.
I agree on Infinity's website. If there was another vendor that offered
just one more button than the Ray Allen G307, I'd have gone to them in
the blink of an eye. It's brutal trying to get around that site.
If anyone knows of an ambidextrous grip with just one stinkin' more
button than the Ray Allen G307 has. I'm wondering if there would be any
way for me to add another button to the G307?
-Sean #40303
| Quote: |
<mailto:sean(at)braunandco.com>>
When ordering my infinity from Aircraft Spruce I ran into, "AC with
flap/brake or AC without flap/brake." What does that mean? I know
the RV-10 doesn't have one but what am I changing in the switch
configuration? Infinity Grip's web sight is so convoluted and
scattered I would rather use Aircraft Spruce.
--------
Cust. #40936
RV-10 SB Fuselage
N801VR reserved
|
| | - The Matronics RV10-List Email Forum - | | | Use the List Feature Navigator to browse the many List utilities available such as the Email Subscriptions page, Archive Search & Download, 7-Day Browse, Chat, FAQ, Photoshare, and much more:
http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List |
|
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Mauledriver(at)nc.rr.com
Guest
|
| Posted: Sat Dec 18, 2010 11:52 am Post subject: infinity grips |
|
|
Does the Tosten come up short? It's what I've installed.
http://www.tostenmanufacturing.com/catalog/aircraft-grips/cs-8-aircraft-grip.html
Bill "waiting for painting temps" Watson
On 12/18/2010 1:44 PM, Sean Stephens wrote:
| Quote: |
I'm guessing here, but on the Aircraft Spruce site, I am assuming that
with or without flaps is referring to either a toggle switch or a
button in the one position beside the coolie hat.
I agree on Infinity's website. If there was another vendor that
offered just one more button than the Ray Allen G307, I'd have gone to
them in the blink of an eye. It's brutal trying to get around that site.
If anyone knows of an ambidextrous grip with just one stinkin' more
button than the Ray Allen G307 has. I'm wondering if there would be
any way for me to add another button to the G307?
-Sean #40303
|
| | - The Matronics RV10-List Email Forum - | | | Use the List Feature Navigator to browse the many List utilities available such as the Email Subscriptions page, Archive Search & Download, 7-Day Browse, Chat, FAQ, Photoshare, and much more:
http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List |
|
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Tim Olson
Joined: 25 Jan 2007
Posts: 2878
|
| Posted: Sat Dec 18, 2010 12:06 pm Post subject: infinity grips |
|
|
Actually, I would recommend ordering direct. You could
call them and they'll help you figure out what you need
based on what you want. I wouldn't order that part
3rd party. I remember going through that order sheet
myself.
Tim Olson - RV-10 N104CD
do not archive
On 12/18/2010 9:02 AM, Strasnuts wrote:
| Quote: |
When ordering my infinity from Aircraft Spruce I ran into, "AC with
flap/brake or AC without flap/brake." What does that mean? I know
the RV-10 doesn't have one but what am I changing in the switch
configuration? Infinity Grip's web sight is so convoluted and
scattered I would rather use Aircraft Spruce.
-------- Cust. #40936 RV-10 SB Fuselage N801VR reserved
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=323750#323750
|
| | - The Matronics RV10-List Email Forum - | | | Use the List Feature Navigator to browse the many List utilities available such as the Email Subscriptions page, Archive Search & Download, 7-Day Browse, Chat, FAQ, Photoshare, and much more:
http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List |
|
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Tim Olson
Joined: 25 Jan 2007
Posts: 2878
|
| Posted: Sat Dec 18, 2010 12:10 pm Post subject: infinity grips |
|
|
I left all wires as-in, in the blue sheath, and was able to run
the blue sheath through the stick so that it exits the stick
under the seats. I think it's nice having that thick chafe
protection on the wires.
Tim Olson - RV-10 N104CD
do not archive
On 12/18/2010 10:25 AM, Robin Marks wrote:
[quote] The infinity Grip site is a confusing mess. Calling Infinity when I
ordered my grips for the RV-4, RV-6A RV-10 and most recently my 8A was
the exact same song & grumbling dance. "Did you see the order form on
the website" "_Yes but it was confusing and I didn’t want to make a
mistake in ordering_." That is how everyone of my conversations went
with JD but in each case we went through the choices & options and the
ordering took about 20 minutes to get exactly what I needed. Just
understand what switch, button, toggle you want including type of switch
(momentary, push on/off) and of course what hand orientation your grips
should be. Don’t forget the button switches are available in different
colors so decide ahead of time your AP disconnect color vs. your
Flip/Flop button color. Know ahead of time the amount of wiring length
you want because he sells the bundled wire by the foot. Once you have
completed the grip transaction be ready for the hard sell on his engine
pre-oiler and a few other items. I thanked him for the suggestions but
passed on those items. I think this the best & most accurate way to
order these grips. In the end I get what I need and have discussed the
choices with the most knowledgeable if occasionally a touch gruff
developer of the product.
"Best time to call is after 1400 CA California time, and evenings, at
(619) 448-5103 ."
A note on the wiring. His bundle of wiring in the blue sleeve has a LOT
of wires in it. I think each wire has an associated ground wire. This
bundle is difficult to fish through the control stick. Don’t flake out
and run the wires external to the stick. I suggest you eliminate most of
the ground wires that you don't need and fish the balance of the wires
through the stick. I call my set up "hillbilly wiring" but it works well
and is much cleaner than an external wiring job. BTW I am not saying it
is impossible to run the entire bundle through the stick, just very
difficult. We finally learned on the 8A the best technique.
Stick wiring 002.jpg
--
| | - The Matronics RV10-List Email Forum - | | | Use the List Feature Navigator to browse the many List utilities available such as the Email Subscriptions page, Archive Search & Download, 7-Day Browse, Chat, FAQ, Photoshare, and much more:
http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List |
|
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
|
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum
You cannot attach files in this forum
You can download files in this forum
|
Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group
|
Get Email Distribution Too!
FAQ
Search
Memberlist
Usergroups
Register
Profile
Log in to check your private messages
Log in
