Gazman
Since you have ATPL intentions I reckon your best bet is to go for the CRP 5 from day one. I'm a PPL student and have gone for the CRP 5.
It's often said that you will need to be completely comfortable with your CRP 5 for the Nav ATPL exam. So the sooner you get one and start using it the better off you will be!
Headsets seem to be a very personal thing, some won't use anything other than DCs, others are happy with cheaper alternatives.
I went for the Peltor 8006 headset, as they were recommended to me by a few guys and felt good when I tried them on. They were also at the cheaper end of the scale!
The weak dollar will mean that you can buy a good headset at a relatively good price out in Florida. I think the Bose X come in at two thirds the UK price out there, although you're still looking at the wrong side of £500. If money was no object I would go for the Bose X, but then I'm a flash git.
All the best and enjoy Florida.
Sim
Last edited by simkin; 17th March 2005 at 15:47.