Headsets for the prop free world

loopy · Post by **loopy** » Wed Aug 11, 2004 7:38 am

Hi all.

Have to get a headset for my first prop free position. I'm looking forward to wearing something a little lighter.

I know the Telex 750 is sort of the standard.

How does the Flightcom F20 compare?

Any recommendations for other units?

hz2p · Post by **hz2p** » Wed Aug 11, 2004 7:50 am

I take ear protection very seriously. Here's one of my helmets with built-in ANR:

loopy · Post by **loopy** » Wed Aug 11, 2004 8:29 am

Priceless

Is that the new villain in the next Star Wars flick

SourApple · Post by **SourApple** » Wed Aug 11, 2004 9:33 am

I've got the Telex 750 and it's fine for me. Another popular one is the Plantronics Starset that plugs into your ear. I haven't used that one myself but they seem to be around in numbers.

Panama Jack · Post by **Panama Jack** » Wed Aug 11, 2004 11:51 am

If I had to wear that thing, I might have the same expression.

greenwich · Post by **greenwich** » Wed Aug 11, 2004 12:15 pm

Loopy,

In all honesty weight doesn't really matter that much!! A few ounces here or there does not make a difference!!

Look for quality and strength...i.e. something that will last you for years!! I know 4,000h guys that have the same set David Clark H10-13.4's that they used when they got their Private!!

I recommend any David Clark. If you have megabucks, get the DC H10-13X (noise cancelling)!

G

SourApple · Post by **SourApple** » Wed Aug 11, 2004 1:32 pm

I think the noise cancelling may be overkill for a jet job.

If you want to be super cheap and the plane has a mic you could just use a cheap walkman headset/ear bud with an adapter.

joe to go · Post by **joe to go** » Thu Aug 12, 2004 10:08 pm

I agree with the last post. A friend of mine flying a 737 went to Radio Shack and purchased a $10 ear piece and uses the mic in the aircraft. He loves it and it is a lot cheaper than a Telex headset.

captain_v1.0 · Post by **captain_v1.0** » Fri Aug 13, 2004 7:30 am

I suppose it depends on what you like. I know the Telex 5 x 5 Pro III and Plantronics MS50 are virtually the same but you can save yourself about $90 by going with the latter. If you're looking for something with ANR I'd reccommend the Sennheiser HMEC 45 which runs about $750.