schmookeeg
Final Approach
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the large-dome thumb perch clicky-clack-SNAP type. None of the pokey chinesium nonsense that mushes ambiguously, with a childish whimper for a click that is everywhere else.
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I need to buy one, so I'll be watching this post! For me, something with a slightly bigger button is nice.
We definitely like to have a good pop to them! The switches Garmin uses for their Go Around are really great, but we would have to charge ~$75 for them. M8805/110-5112
schmookeeg
Final Approach
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I've seen spruce trying to get $350 for them. $75 seems great and on the money for such a tactile part of the plane.
bonefishpete
Cleared for Takeoff
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The big one right beside the mic.
Half Fast
Touchdown! Greaser!
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Based on what I’ve heard at some airports, some pilots prefer this style:
Installations vary as to which position is guarded (ON or OFF).
Around here, I think this type is in more common use:
Half Fast
Touchdown! Greaser!
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I prefer (and have) the large external PTT buttons that strap onto the yoke.
That way I can position it wherever I like and it's easy to replace when it inevitably fails.
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Focus on this and you'll win. No stuck mics, no static when pushed, no having to wiggle it. Just works.
I've heard really good things about Cygnet's switches and intend to replace the PTT's in my Duke with them sometime this year when I can find the motivation...
www.cygnet-aero.com
Push to Talk & A/P Disconnect Switch | Cygnet Aerospace Corp
Cygnet offers both and autopilot disconnect switch as well as a push to talk switch.
www.cygnet-aero.com
schmookeeg
Final Approach
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Those look a lot like C&K Momentaries.