Hello all.
My RV-8A was purchased -- I am not the builder.
During the entire time I've owned it I've been very aware that the stick length/height is much too short for me. I'm 6'4" with a taller than normal sitting height. The top of the stick is nearly level with or only very slightly higher than the top of my thighs. I must tilt my right forearm downward to grip the stick. There is LOTS of room before it would ever interfere with the bottom of the instrument panel.
The current grip is a Ray Allen (soft bicycle type) with five buttons: PTT; trim up; trim down; autopilot disconnect; and, altitude hold on/off. The grip appears to be pulled down over the stick rather than mounted on top of it.
I'm planning to do a panel upgrade soon so that will be a good time to remedy the stick situation.
My question is this: Do the Infinity Grips and/or the CH Products grips attach to the top of the existing stick and become additive in length/height? If yes, by how much? I could probably use at least another 4-5".
Thanks,
My RV-8A was purchased -- I am not the builder.
During the entire time I've owned it I've been very aware that the stick length/height is much too short for me. I'm 6'4" with a taller than normal sitting height. The top of the stick is nearly level with or only very slightly higher than the top of my thighs. I must tilt my right forearm downward to grip the stick. There is LOTS of room before it would ever interfere with the bottom of the instrument panel.
The current grip is a Ray Allen (soft bicycle type) with five buttons: PTT; trim up; trim down; autopilot disconnect; and, altitude hold on/off. The grip appears to be pulled down over the stick rather than mounted on top of it.
I'm planning to do a panel upgrade soon so that will be a good time to remedy the stick situation.
My question is this: Do the Infinity Grips and/or the CH Products grips attach to the top of the existing stick and become additive in length/height? If yes, by how much? I could probably use at least another 4-5".
Thanks,
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