Headset Compatibility

[Redbird72]

I've been using a set of DC 13.4's for a couple of years now, and have been completely happy with them. However, since starting to fly a SuperCub, I've been having difficulties with hearing the check pilot.:sad:

It seems that the intercom is a bit choosy, and I wondered if anyone here had any tips?

The club mostly use a different model of DC (either 10-30 or 10-60 - metal hinged mic arm) but I find these noticeably heavier and the mic harder to get in the right spot. Is there a particular headset that anyone would recommend?

[Keef]

The symptoms you describe indicate that the aircraft doesn't have a proper intercom, but that the two microphones and the two sets of earphones are strapped in parallel.

Rather than buy a different headset (assuming you can't borrow a compatible one from the club), I'd suggest buying an intercom unit. Mendelssohn sell 2-place and 4-place ones. Plug it into the aircraft sockets, and plug you and the instructor into it.

[Redbird72]

Thanks Keef, I'll take a look :ok: