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It flies
This has been a very useful thread. One thing still not clear to me is whether it is possible to convert a David Clark headset in such a way that using the CEP's is optional. For a flight in a tourer I'm happy to use the standard DC. For the Pitts I would rather use the earplugs. Is this the standard installation or would I need to improvise if I wanted this setup?
The stock kit that CEP supply for fitting to an HGU-55 helmet will work perfectly with the standard DC ear-cup shell - you just need to make sure you drill the hole in an area with minimal curvature, so that the socket fits flush with the surface (and you have sufficient screw thread on the inside available to fit the securing nut). Actually, easier to fit to a DC headset than a helmet, in my experience.