Originally Posted by
dcoded
Yes, I intend to keep the headset on throughout the flight, for the sake of my hearing.
On a side note, in Lufthansa the majority of pilots on the 320 keep them on. But I know in majority of the carriers in Europe, people tend to take them off. It seems almost like an Airbus pilot's mantra "Fl 100, headsets off" I just can't understand it.
You need to shout to hear each other or lean over the pedestal to hear what the other is saying.
It's a personal choice, but for me I can't stand the noise and the speaker on the 320 is horrible. I want to have crisp hearing over the age of 50.
Sorry for the rant. But it feels like I am an outsider wanting to keep the headsets on.
Agree 100%, but what to do when the other pilot doesn't own a noise canceling headset? But for sure it makes a difference, I feel less tired after a flight with headsets on than without.