Here's the front side. The grip is very comfortable...which is why I chose this type. I had tried the Infinity grip, and it has lots of possible functions. I had previously having said I was "set" on it. But after having tried it and played around with it, the Infinity grip is nothing short of completely clumsy. I found that it's not a "grip" in the true sense of the word. Everywhere I wanted to lay my fingers, I would be inadvertently hitting a button. The thumb switch, the pinky switch, the trigger, etc. I said screw that...I want something that I can comfortably grip without tweaking things. So at Aircraft Spruce I got to lay my hands on some samples of these custom stick grips and I absolutely love 'em. The feel is excellent. It fits, well, like a glove. The wood has a great texture that won't make your hand sweat, and the PTT (push-to-talk) button is located just far enough "around the corner" so that you don't hit it unless you think to do it. The buttons on top are all easy to actuate with your thumb, but there's absolutely no tendency to hit 'em inadvertently.
So I called Spruce about ordering some of these, and I expressed that I wanted a specific layout of switches. Spruce referred me to Michael Lewis, who manufactures these grips under the name "Custom Aircraft Grips." He doesn't have a web site, but his email address is michael@kalama.com and his phone number is 360-274-6508. He's located in Washington. I contacted Michael and he emailed me some photos and described the grips and the process. This guy refuses to take payment until you have the grips in your possession and are happy with 'em. Don't like 'em? Just send 'em back. It's people like Michael that make this whole homebuilding experience a better one.
Anyway, here's the top of the pilot's grip, and you can see the coolie hat and other switches in the bags.
By the way, if you get these grips from Michael, here's a tip he gave me:
If you want to spend the time, you can buy some Tung Oil at
the local hardware store and apply a coat to the grips wait 24 hours and
buff off with 0000 steel wool. Repeat this about 4-5 times and the finish
will really improve. The Tung Oil is available in both gloss and satin but
I prefer the satin.