On Wednesday, December 19, 2012 8:28:36 AM UTC-5, Kimmo Hytoenen wrote:
I am updating the variometer system in our club ASW-19b. I would

like to add speed/vario switch into the stick handle. Any ideas,

advice and suggestion for components welcome!

Hi Kimmo
When I had my ASW19 I went through the same search for the perfect grip with room for a PTT and a Cruise/Climb switch. The only ready made grip available as mentioned before is at,
http://www.gliderdesignparts.de/knueppel_ent.en.html
I have not seen one in person but from the web site it looks really nice.

I made a fiberglass mold of the existing rubber grip, carved out the inside at the top to make room for the switches and voila I had something I could live with. I can send you a picture if you are interested.
The other option that I have seen done with a 19 is to put the switch just in front of the trim knob. Pull into thermal reach for trim, flip the switch and climb away.
I traded my 19 for an LS6b a couple of years ago. I put in a 302 and I love the Auto Switching.

Randy