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Control Stick Tap Handle

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mwardakpsi

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Many of the squadron bars I have been in have had a brass tap handle resembling a control stick from the jet. Would anyone have an idea how I could get one of these for my home bar?
 
squeeze

squeeze

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The ones I've seen have been recovered from crashed aircraft. So your solution is to crash a jet, survive, and ensure the stick/throttle are salvageable.

...or you could buy a computer joystick or reproduction and rig it. Your call.
 
Brett327

Brett327

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We have a lower ejection seat handle in ours which was recovered from a derelict A-6 in the NORVA area. :D

Brett
 
jt71582

jt71582

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mwardakpsi said:
Maybe getting this one bronzed would be the best idea? Either way, everyone is welcome to come try it out once this project is complete.
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There ya go, maybe I'll make a trip to have that first beer as a commissioned officer. :D

I know...gotta get there first.
 
ChuckMK23

ChuckMK23

5 bullets veteran!
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Go to the avionics shop of the main hanger at NDZ/South Whiting/TH-57 Land - whatever contractor now has the TH-57 maintenance contract. You could (and I have) bribe (alcohol) the maint guys for one that would be trashed/destroyed anyways.

Same goes for TH-57 Tail rotor blades - which look magnificent by the way, stripped and polished and hung on the wall!

:)
 
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mwardakpsi

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ChuckMK23 said:
Go to the avionics shop of the main hanger at NDZ/South Whiting/TH-57 Land - whatever contractor now has the TH-57 maintenance contract. You could (and I have) bribe (alcohol) the maint guys for one that would be trashed/destroyed anyways.

Same goes for TH-57 Tail rotor blades - which look magnificent by the way, stripped and polished and hung on the wall!

:)
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I wish! I'm at NZY and thats certainly a long ways from NDZ.


Shot in the dark - I bribe intermediaries well......
 
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mwardakpsi

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I am running into difficulties figuring out how to attach the control stick to the tap. Would any of you guys have a picture of your handle from the bar?
 
brownshoe

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This was the first thread I read after I’d signed on this afternoon. What does that tell you about MY priorities?:icon_wink

Steve
 
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