Ear Protection

[Antwan]

Just wondering if anyone has any suggestions on protecting the ears. Specifically, I'm talking about ear plugs or something in addition to headsets. Any company names would be appreciated.

Thanks

[TOWTEAMBASE]

If its aircraft noise, can't beat peltor 3s

[Ulster]

Specifically, I'm talking about ear plugs or something in addition to headsets

Yes ! That's EXACTLY what you should be looking for ! There are lots of different types, sizes and makes available out there. Mostly just very simple and soft foam, which slip comfortably into the external auditory meatus ( ie your ear-hole ! ) as and when required. A standard headset can be worn over the ears exactly as normal.

Do NOT expect hearing protection to render you deaf ! Good hearing protection leaves you still able to hear normal things (including warnings of danger, etc), but just simply attenuates the most damaging peaks of excessive noise !

[GipsyMagpie]

It has been discussed before but these are mandated for us.
Home - Communications & Ear Protection, Inc.

Can be uncomfortable if poorly fitted but they work.

[Ulster]

Combining the foam earplug and the sound transducer into a single unit results in a simple but effective approach for providing the user with excellent sound attenuation and unparalleled speech intelligibility in even the noisiest environments.

Exactly what I said an hour or so ago, but complicated and aggrandised in a way that only an American company could do !

[A330ETOPS]

I have custom made plugs from ACS. Any hearing centre can get the impressions for you and send off for them. Very comfortable indeed!

I used to be a DJ prior to being a pilot and had some hearing loss. I wear these religiously if going to concerts/loud music venues and also whilst flying