In-Ear aviation headset 2016
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In-Ear aviation headset 2016
Hello guys,
after using Senn's HMEC 26 for few years, i now want to ty something different and lighter like in-ear headsets
I was decided to go for the Phonak 7100, but I later discovered that they are not TSO certified
After a bit of a research, i found that the only TSO certified in-ear headsets are the Clarity Aloft PRO and PRO Plus, is this correct?
I would use those i an A320 and they MUST be certified C139, C57 or have an EASA 1 form
Thanks in advance for your help
after using Senn's HMEC 26 for few years, i now want to ty something different and lighter like in-ear headsets
I was decided to go for the Phonak 7100, but I later discovered that they are not TSO certified
After a bit of a research, i found that the only TSO certified in-ear headsets are the Clarity Aloft PRO and PRO Plus, is this correct?
I would use those i an A320 and they MUST be certified C139, C57 or have an EASA 1 form
Thanks in advance for your help
I've been thinking about getting the Phonak as well. Tried the 7000 last year, worked really well, even with generic ear plugs. Similar noise attenuation in the turboprop I flew back then as my Lightspeed Zulu2, but couldn't justify the expense back then.
Not helpful since you are looking for alternatives, but I'd also be interested to see if there are any other lesser known options besides Clarity Aloft. Their solution looks a bit less comfortable to me.
Not helpful since you are looking for alternatives, but I'd also be interested to see if there are any other lesser known options besides Clarity Aloft. Their solution looks a bit less comfortable to me.
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I use the Nanocomm. Excellent commfort, quality and price.
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You shouldn't be worried about TSO approval. I found a document online which explained that a headset is a positive benefit to safety and would not be required to be TSO certified.
The reason I found it is because the aircraft I fly specifies the types of headsets which are approved. I didn't want to buy one I couldn't justify and the article satisfied this doubt.
Your headset should exceed the TSO which is a minimum standard.
https://www.faa.gov/about/office_org...rpretation.pdf
Further googling will produce more documents.
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You shouldn't be worried about TSO approval. I found a document online which explained that a headset is a positive benefit to safety and would not be required to be TSO certified.
The reason I found it is because the aircraft I fly specifies the types of headsets which are approved. I didn't want to buy one I couldn't justify and the article satisfied this doubt.
Your headset should exceed the TSO which is a minimum standard.
https://www.faa.gov/about/office_org...rpretation.pdf
Further googling will produce more documents.
@TangoAlphad; I can't really scientifically state yes or no, but in my experience it was perhaps slightly less effective, but not disturbingly so. If I would have switched back then I don't think I would have regretted it. I flew a BAe Jetstream 32 at that time. I was lucky to be able to try it out though, you might want to check if you have any reseller nearby that could let you try it.
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How would you rate both the Clarity Aloft and the Nanocomm (which I didn't know and look very interesting...) for general aviation, non pressurized, single engine piston ops?
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I use the Nanocomm. Excellent commfort, quality and price.
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You shouldn't be worried about TSO approval. I found a document online which explained that a headset is a positive benefit to safety and would not be required to be TSO certified.
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NanoComm GA - Ultra-Lightweight, Custom-Made Aviation Headset From Puretone
You shouldn't be worried about TSO approval. I found a document online which explained that a headset is a positive benefit to safety and would not be required to be TSO certified.
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A colleague and friend of mine swears by the Phonak FreeCom 7100. So much so that I am considering one myself. We're on the 737, using A20s today, and he claims he favours his Phonaks over even those.