Hi, I had this conversation a couple of years back while a doctor conducted a noise test (in an Islander) and was surprised when I asked her about that very thing. Apparently the days to go flying or to night clubs are before your late teens. It is only after then that noise induced hearing loss becomes an issue. Hope this calms your worries.
That's very interesting to know. I think I'll get him used to wearing the headphones first as he loves to talk - the David Clarks were still slightly big on him but perhaps the old style Peltors might be a bit better.
I just have to convince my wife to let me take him up - still think it's a year or two away.