I have been wearing a CGF Gallet helmet(lightweight) for most of this year (after trying Alpha and Gentex)with David Clark built in and I am very happy with it. I fly mainly corporate and although you get the obvious questions(ie. why do you wear one and we don't? etc. they do seem to understand that it is not only for my safety but for theirs as well I fly single pilot Ops.). It certainly improves in regard to hearing protection than the normal headset.
I also have a dark visor fitted and use this a lot even when the sun isn't out it's alot easier than trying to get your sunglasses out everytime.
Safe flying.....
[This message has been edited by Nomads (edited 22 November 2000).]