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Forum: Rotorheads

15th Jan 2012, 22:54

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Helmets - Should you? and Which?

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Posted By Gomer Pylot

Both the Quiet Technologies Halo and the Clarity...

Both the Quiet Technologies Halo and the Clarity Aloft headsets have better noise attenuation than any domed headset, as well as ANR headsets. They are also cheaper and much more comfortable. But...

Forum: Rotorheads

24th May 2011, 14:19

Replies: 966

Helmets - Should you? and Which?

Views: 991,624

Posted By Gomer Pylot

Why do companies buy aircraft with different...

Why do companies buy aircraft with different impedance avionics systems? It's more expensive in the long run, since two sets of parts have to be kept in inventory, and it's a PITA for all involved. ...

Forum: Rotorheads

22nd May 2011, 13:26

Replies: 966

Helmets - Should you? and Which?

Views: 991,624

Posted By Gomer Pylot

Some David Clark headset models have the hi-lo...

Some David Clark headset models have the hi-lo switch. They also have a printed circuit card inside, and it's not a matter of a simple switch, you also must have the circuitry. Perhaps DC will sell...

Forum: Rotorheads

29th Jan 2010, 16:19

Replies: 966

Helmets - Should you? and Which?

Views: 991,624

Posted By Gomer Pylot

Buying direct from a manufacturer is almost...

Buying direct from a manufacturer is almost always more expensive than buying from a reseller. The manufacturer doesn't really want to deal with individuals, one item at a time, and they sell in...

Forum: Rotorheads

8th Jan 2010, 21:25

Replies: 966

Helmets - Should you? and Which?

Views: 991,624

Posted By Gomer Pylot

I use either plastic windshield polish or plain...

I use either plastic windshield polish or plain soap and water, usually the latter. I use a microfiber cloth to clean those off. I'm still on my original visors. The main thing is to keep them...

Forum: Rotorheads

28th Oct 2009, 02:02

Replies: 966

Helmets - Should you? and Which?

Views: 991,624

Posted By Gomer Pylot

CEP works for me. The combination of earplugs...

CEP works for me. The combination of earplugs and having the speaker in the ear gives higher noise reduction than any ANR system, and excellent clarity. Plus, no need for batteries. The only...

Forum: Rotorheads

16th Oct 2009, 18:47

Replies: 966

Helmets - Should you? and Which?

Views: 991,624

Posted By Gomer Pylot

I once had a couple of mosquitoes get inside my...

I once had a couple of mosquitoes get inside my headset, and remain quiet and unmoving until I was on short final to a platform, when they suddenly woke up and started buzzing and biting. Not as bad...

Forum: Rotorheads

2nd Oct 2009, 02:03

Replies: 966

Helmets - Should you? and Which?

Views: 991,624

Posted By Gomer Pylot

I use an LED headlight, remove the elastic band,...

I use an LED headlight, remove the elastic band, and Velcro it to the visor cover. There are many available, and I don't even know the brand or model I'm using now. It has red, blue, and white...

Forum: Rotorheads

19th Aug 2009, 01:27

Replies: 966

Helmets - Should you? and Which?

Views: 991,624

Posted By Gomer Pylot

For comms in a motorcycle helmet, look at CEP. ...

For comms in a motorcycle helmet, look at CEP. You won't have to install earphones, just the CEP jack, and the CEP will provide the audio. You will have to add a microphone, and that can be a...

Forum: Rotorheads

29th Mar 2009, 21:35

Replies: 966

Helmets - Should you? and Which?

Views: 991,624

Posted By Gomer Pylot

I'm always on the lookout for the perfect bag,...

I'm always on the lookout for the perfect bag, and have never found it. I would be interested in what you come up with.

One thing that makes my life easier is that I'm using an Asus EEE-PC, which...

Forum: Rotorheads

4th Aug 2008, 18:31

Replies: 966

Helmets - Should you? and Which?

Views: 991,624

Posted By Gomer Pylot

Nope, I have a Gentex SPH5.

Nope, I have a Gentex SPH5.

Forum: Rotorheads

4th Aug 2008, 01:25

Replies: 966

Helmets - Should you? and Which?

Views: 991,624

Posted By Gomer Pylot

I'm required to wear a helmet, and I have one...

I'm required to wear a helmet, and I have one with CEP (communications earplugs) installed. I also have a lightweight in-the-ear headset and a few DC and custom-made headsets I've acquired over the...

Forum: Rotorheads

21st Jul 2008, 20:58

Replies: 966

Helmets - Should you? and Which?

Views: 991,624

Posted By Gomer Pylot

This (http://www.cep-usa.com) is the standard for...

This (http://www.cep-usa.com) is the standard for communications earplugs, AFAIK. I've dealt with them, and their customer service is excellent. I can't speak to overseas shipments or payments, but...

Forum: Rotorheads

4th May 2007, 15:46

Replies: 966

Helmets - Should you? and Which?

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Posted By Gomer Pylot

There are variable-focus bifocal lenses that do...

There are variable-focus bifocal lenses that do work. They're called SmartSegs here in the US. They're a traditional bifocal lens with a line, but the bifocal segment is a variable focus, changing...

Forum: Rotorheads

26th Mar 2005, 04:27

Replies: 966

Helmets - Should you? and Which?

Views: 991,624

Posted By Gomer Pylot

I bought an Oregon Aero kit a few years back for...

I bought an Oregon Aero kit a few years back for my headset. It lasted less than a week. The noise suppression was less than the standard earseals, and those seals were so thick that they moved...

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