EK Headset?

[buzz&sntch]

New to EK and the Middle East. The wify got a new toy to play with in the sandbox, a Bose X. Understand we just use company headsets? Are they allocated to each individual, or are they shared? Should I keep my toy or send it back? What do most pilots do as far as headsets? Any and all information is greatly appreciated!

[fatbus]

supplied on the AC, the 345 uses a noise cnx type, many guys use their own. Just remember to PLUG IN the old one . That was for the guys that dont.

[White Knight]

Seconded fatbus - nothings gets on my tits more than guys who leave the flightdeck in a mess!! Headset unplugged, fingerprints all over MCDU's, windows etc...

[buzz&sntch]

Thanks Fatbus and White Knight for the information you provided. Coming from an airline that transported wild animals from place to place, meaning the flight crews, I had to adapt to a messy flight deck. This came with living on the flight deck 6-8 legs per day with sporadic 10 minute breaks. 20 minutes on the ground and a last minute plane swap were not so conducive to cleanliness. I look forward to a cleaner environment in EK. Don't like the sound of communal headsets (wish I had a peso for every time the mic touched my lips) so how is the bose/ uflymike combo looked upon at EK? The Bose X came with other than Airbus plug(s), so it's gotta go anyway. Thanks again in advance.

[Eldin]

If you end up on the Airbus Fleet, they use XLR-5 plugs, so you may need an adapter if you have the standard 2-plug headset.
(Google "Marv Golden" in San Diego, he carries them under Telex products).

A340-500 has noise canclling, the others don't.


If you end up on the Boeing Fleet.
The "classics" (777-200, -200ER and -300) come with standard headsets with 2 plugs.
The -300ERs and -200LR's have noise cancelling headsets, also with XLR plugs, but there are also provisions for standard 2 plug headsets on the 777, so you won't need an adapter.


Use of intercom is not standard procedure, so most guys (and gals) fly around with one ear half uncovered.

[klavoll]

Which headsets are recommended on the 777? I have a Bose X that I have used for 4 years, but I would like to slim down to a light weight headset. The Bose gets a little heavy after a long day of flying.

[Orangewing]

I use the Telex Airman 850 on the 777. Works like a dream, very light weight and comfortable. Couldn't do without it now, i reckon. Clarity in both transmission and receiving is excellent, and it has nice soft ear cushions, unlike the aircraft - fitted ones!

One of my better investments.....:E

[mblackey]

Recommend you read the reviews and info on the UFlyMike website.

Mike

[Ketek400]

Why worry about headsets? The thing comes off as soon as the wheels come up anyway!!!! Nobody wears them all the time!

[KRUGERFLAP]

Hey guys go get a woman!:ok: Grew up a family or something else,LOL

Spend US$ 500,00 in a headset to fly commercial jets?

Why use your own Headsets? Scare of deceases? Noise? Give me a break.You are fying a A330,A340 or B777 not a jungle jet ,turboprop or Piston acft.:ugh:

And for people who use them.please plug back the ACFT ones,because it's a pain in the ass to plug that :mad: thing again.:cool:

[buzz&sntch]

Thanks again to all those that more than adequately answered my initial posting and subsequent follow-ups. I can now make a decision being well informed.