Made by a pilot for pilots, the RV-4,8/8A Throttle Grip with PTT, SMOKE and PYRO 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.

It was originally custom designed and manufactured for a VANs RV-4 owner for the purpose of providing an overlay to the existing one (1) inch throttle handle and with electrics and system wiring required to provide PTT, Smoke and Pyrotechnics. It is now available to the experimental public using the same parent design with a fully operational and wired PTT, SMOKE and PYRO switches.  

The throttle grip consists of a 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 is sized to adequately clear the prop lever and handle, still retaining the ergonomics of the original VANs CT-83F Deluxe or CT-84F Deluxe throttle quadrant . The push-to-talk (PTT switch and SMOKE switch are contained within the inboard fence of the grip, and are operated by the pad of the left-hand thumb. The PYRO switch is located on the leading edge of the throttle grip at the index/middle finger position of the left hand.

This is a throttle grip that provides an interface fit by slipping over your existing RV-8/8A deluxe two or three lever throttle or similar with a 1 inch diameter. It comes complete with wired and functionally tested PTT, SMOKE and PYRO switches. (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 1.0 Inch circular control stick tube of the VANs CT-83F Deluxe or CT-84F Deluxe throttle quadrant. an Internal Throttle stop is provided at 2.5 in to prevent intrusion into the electronics.

• Weight: 2.75 oz.

• The "Cross Country" control grip, made from tough ecologically friendly, 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 included.

• Finish: High Density 3D print quality. Optional: Military Flat Finish over urethane ( Not advertised but to be discussed at point of sale)

•  Throttle Grip contains push-to-talk (PTT) and PYRO switches, both rated as follows:

        Voltage Rating: 12Vdc

           Current Rating: 5A

       Switch Type: SPST - NO,  Off-MOM On

          Tested Life: 10,000 cycles

            Temperature Rating: -20C to 80C   

• Throttle Grip contains SMOKE rocker switch and LED, rated as follows:

  Voltage Rating : 12Vdc

• Current Rating 16A (The wire bundle is limited to 5A)

  Switch Type: SPST - OFF-ON

  Tested Life: 10,000 cycles

  Temperature Rating: -20C to 80C

  Rocker Switch LED, as wired per included system schematic The LED indicates that the

  switch is switched to SMOKE and applying 12VDC to the Smoke system pump.

• PTT momentary switch and SMOKE rocker switch are mounted on inboard end of grip, wired and provided with 20 inches of 22 AWG Shielded TEFZEL, eight conductor, functionally tested wire harness.

• PTT cover comes standard in red. Black is also available as an option.

• PYRO momentary switch is mounted on the leading edge of the grip at the index/middle finger location.

• PYRO switch 22 AWG wiring is part of the functionally tested wire harness.

• PYRO cover comes standard in black. Red is also available as an option.

• Color System Schematic and instructions included for installation.

• Condition: Mint, ready to plug and play. 

• Terms and Conditions approval required prior to purchase

• Non-Smoker Manufacturing Facility

• Combined Shipping for more than one throttle grip.

Shown within the pictures is the 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 a Right Hand “reverse image” grip is required, the same configuration can be arranged at the same price via the contact page.

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