Made by a pilot for pilots, the Cross Country Throttle Grip with a Toggle FLAP switch and an Engine Start push button switch. The assembly. is manufactured in the USA by Swearingen 3D works of Marion IA., packaged in the USA and distributed by the designer. Everything you order is prepared just for you, only after you order. Upon order, your configuration options are checked and incorporated, final assembly completed, and continuity checks performed to assure the value and performance I have designed for you.

The throttle grip was originally custom designed and manufactured for a VANs RV-4 owner (with an RV-8 deluxe throttle quadrant) for the purpose of providing an overlay to the existing one (1) inch throttle handle and with all the switches and system wiring required to provide fingertip electrical functions. These the functions supported by the LH thumb Toggle switch are FLAPs or TRIM. The LH index/middle finger switch supports Engine Start functionality. 

The throttle grip consists of a 4.4 inch 3D printed universal throttle overlay, ergonomically shaped to comfortably rest within the left hand, incorporating palm and finger cutouts. It incorporates prominent inboard and outboard fences to prevent hand slippage off the throttle in a high G or inverted environment. The grip slips over the Vans CT-83F Deluxe or CT-84F Deluxe throttle quadrant or any throttle with a 1 inch diameter tube.

The three position Toggle switch is contained within the inboard fence of the grip, and is activated by the pad of the left-hand thumb and the Engine Start is activated by the left hand middle finger.. (RV-8 Deluxe Throttle quadrant shown in pictures, not included in sale).

FEATURES

• Grip Size: 4.24 in width, 3.1 in length, 2.6 in thickness.

• Compatible with a small modification to the 1.0 Inch circular control stick tube of the. VANs CT-83F Deluxe or CT-84F Deluxe throttle quadrant. An Internal Throttle stop at 2.35 in. to prevent intrusion into the electronics.

• Weight: 3.1 oz.

• The "Cross Country" control grip, made from tough ecologically friendly, black 3D printer PLA, is sculptured to fit the left hand and contains an inboard and outboard slip guard slip guard. 

• Anti-Rotation Cutout embodied within the outboard portion of the overlay to prevent rotation of the grip on the stock throttle body.

• Throttle Stake added to allow mechanical fastening of overlay to throttle structure to prevent inboard overlay movement on internal throttle structure. Mechanical fastener provided.

• Finish: Military Flat Finish over urethane.

• FLAP Toggle Switch

•  Throttle Grip contains a spring return to center Toggle Switch, rated as follows:

1. Voltage Rating: 12Vdc

2.  Current Rating: 10A DC (The wire bundle is limited to 5A)

3.   Switch Type: SPDT - ON-OFF-(ON), (ON)=Momentary

4.   Tested Life: 10,000 cycles

5.  Temperature Rating: -20C to 80C   

OTHER switch options for incorporation are ON-OFF-ON, (ON)-OFF-(ON). Use the contact page to discuss these options. Toggle Switch Hat Config and Orientation are to be defined at purchase.

• ENGINE START Switch for VP-X operations

1. Voltage Rating: 48Vdc

2. Current Rating: 2A

3. Push Button Switch Type: SPST-NO, Off-MOM (On), compatible with a VP-X electrical power distribution and protection system.

4. LED Ring, Red, 1.8Vdc (nominal). Requires current limiting resistor on aircraft side.

5. Tested Life: 50,000 electrical cycles, 1Mil mechanical cycles

6.  Temperature Rating: -20C to 55C 

7. Switch and body comes standard in hard chrome.

8. The switch is mounted within the grip, wired with three conductor wires contained within the total 20 inches of 22 AWG, Shielded TEFZEL functionally tested wire harness.

• The Rocker switch is mounted within inboard fence of the grip. It and the ENG STR are fully wired, and provided with separate 20 inches of 22AWG, Shielded TEFZEL, three conductor, 3.04mm dia., functionally tested wire harnesses.

• Color System Schematic and instructions included for your cockpit installation.

• Condition: Mint, ready to wire to aircraft systems. 

• Terms and Conditions approval required prior to purchase

• Non-Smoker Manufacturing Facility

• Shown within the pictures is the LH Throttle Grip installed on the VANs Deluxe RV-8/8A throttle quadrant. This sale is for the throttle grip and electronics only and is not sold with the throttle quadrant.

If you have any questions about this product, please ask.