Headset Search
Hello B&B,
Thanks for starting this thread. I am searching for a new headset.
I currently fly 7-8 hours per day in A-320 series a/c (2-5 sectors). I have used the same Sennheiser HMEC 45-KAS for abut 12 years on on this equipment and the 330,737,757,767.
Now that I am up to high levels of flying again, I notice hearing decrements after a few days of flying.
Please let me know what headset you narrow your search to. I will buy in the next few weeks.
In response to previous questions:
--Personal headsets reduce colds due to less "sharing" of headset. My friend bought a cheap one like the airline provides, and saw his winter colds drop to near zero.
--The Airbus is quieter than most aircraft, but after enough time it becomes an issue.
--The Sennheiser HMEC 45-KAS worked good for instructing. Good cross-cockpit hearing and mike on either side. I sent back the closed cup version because of sweaty ears and unacceptable cross-cockpit hearing.
--I will pursue the recommendations of others on this thread.
R