Re: Big Head!
I would suggest you get a pair of ANR's as well. Its well worth it in the long run. Don't try a DIY kit from the US because they are crap when the bat goes. All the foam needs to be taken out to fit the electronics in.
You could try and get your flying school to put them through the books then you won't have to pay tax or VAT on them. Then get them to dock your pay before tax of the none vat amount. That will reduce the real cost of them by nearly 50%.
Either that or find someone going to the US, you can pick up a pair of ANR DC's for 300 quid. Get them delivered to the Hotel the persons staying at. The warranty is good in the UK as well.
BTW its better to look daft in a cockpit than suffer tinitus and hearing loss.
MJ