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K5DH
PostPosted: Sat Aug 22, 2009 10:45 am 
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I bought a nifty military aircraft stick grip at a ham radio swap meet this morning, and I was hoping that someone here on WIX could identify it for me. I couldn't resist it for $10.00 :D :roll: :wink:

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Looks like a helicopter stick to me.

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Its a standard B-8 grip, used on a variety of aircraft:

http://www.metalcraftbyblair.com/index. ... s_id=13204

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Neat and what a deal - $10! Awesome.
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I received this reply via my private email:

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The grip is generic and is usable on several different types of aircraft. I've got several that were removed from F-84s that were being sent to Air Force target ranges in Arizona back in the early 70s. They were also used on F-86s, F-100s, F-101s, F-102s, F-104s, F-105s, F-106s, A-7s T-37s, F4s, and many others. And, even some military and civilian helicopters.

The number of prongs in the plug allowed for different things to be wired to the different buttons and the trigger.
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Neato! Since the seller's dad worked at Lockheed, my grip might have come from an F-104. That'd be just fine with me! :heart:

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I will give you 10 bucks for it! Just kidding.. Neat find!

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Anyone know where I can find one, or one close to it. I'd love one for my game room. That is an awesome find man!!

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Mustangdriver,,
They popup on ebay from time to time.. range in rice from `150 to over 300 bucks!

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..I know for certain as I have one I "liberated" from one of my old ac that was being cannibalized for parts.
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Cool, I will keep an eye out!

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If anyone wants a B-8 stick grip let me now....I have 2 for sale (150€/each).... :lol:


I have other things to sell, like instruments and other things :)
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