If you have some kind of windfall and end up getting an ANR headset, try it out first. I spend a fair bit on a David Clark ANR headset and I don't like it. The headset itself is excellent but I don't like the effect the ANR has, so I have it turned off. I basically have $500 worth of useless electronics hanging off my headset.

I, on the other hand, have a David Clarke ANR headset which I think is just brilliant!

R:cool:

ANR is the only way to go. You should be able to buy a good second hand DC H10.13X or similar for around $500, so the difference is about $250 more than what you're prepared to pay.

What value do you put on your hearing? If you fly for a living, over 25 years the extra cost is $10 per year. Put a good ANR set on to start with and go without booze/fags/food whatever for a few weeks.

ANR is the only way to go. You should be able to buy a good second hand DC H10.13X or similar for around $500, so the difference is about $250 more than what you're prepared to pay.
What value do you put on your hearing? If you fly for a living, over 25 years the extra cost is $10 per year. Put a good ANR set on to start with and go without booze/fags/food whatever for a few weeks.

At this stage i'll be missing out on flying lessons if I save up. You can get new DC H10-13.4 headsets for $500 dollars.

Got a bit of stutter go'in there Ovation ?

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Y Y Y Y eeee sss.

At this stage i'll be missing out on flying lessons if I save up. You can get new DC H10-13.4 headsets for $500 dollars.
As mentioned in my earlier post -

Excellent condition, nearly new David Clarke headsets for sale
 

I know of three excellent condition, nearly new David Clarke helicopter headsets for sale for NZ$300 each plus shipping - contact me privately if you are in the market for one.

Fly safe!

nzak

3 things every GA pilot should fork out for...
 

Like ovation said, and what I have always said, what value do you put on your hearing? And what value do you put on your sight? There a few things a professional pilot should fork out for.

No1
A good headset-- I have a 13.4x ANR, its great. In fact in some aircraft i have real trouble understanding any calls from the left hand seat on take off with ANR off, such is the difference. Guess I’m so used to ANR now. I love it. Less fatigue, less ringing ears after a long flight.

No2
A good pair of sunnies. I never liked wearing em until I started flying. Go get a pair of quality sunnies such as serrengetti’s or raybans. I have a pair of serrengetti’s and they’re awesome, I can see further wif em on in some conditions. However they are fairly expensive and unlike headsets the more you spend doesn’t really mean the better you get. You can get a good pair of sunnies for around $150ish. Make sure there not polarized as that’s bad when flying. Do a search on this forum, you'll turn up heaps of info on this stuff.


Really for a person in your position you should really think, will I really be flying professionally? If that is yes, go get a good ANR Headset. If there is any doubt if that is what you want to do stick with a normal pair of DC 13.4s, they're a pretty good headset.



And depending who you work for No 3 Is a good therapist!! :} :ugh: :mad:

for the past tens years i have used 10-13.4's, they are excellent.

Last week my new pair of 10-13x's arrived ( off ebay, $750AUD from Florida ), have used them twice so far, absolutley awesome.

I also have a MSA Gallet helmet with ANR which i use more frequently than headset, i will never fly without ANR again.

Perhaps if you are starting out, buy an economical ( cheaper, perhaps secondhand ) make sure you get gel seals and the cloth covers, but as soon as you can upgrade.

On that note i now have a pair of well loved DC 10-13.4's you can have for $250 plus freight, presently in Perth.

if you plan to use the headset alot, stear clear of the cheaper brands.

Ebay is the way to go if you're patient. I was quite lucky to pick up a DC H10-13.4 for $260 brand new, never used with all the tags still hanging off it. The seller had two but the other didn't last very long either.

It's comfortable, light weight and very good quality.If you really want to have all the 'bells and whistles' you can always upgrade it later on with an ANR kit.

Hi all, has anyone tried the new DC X11?? I am also in the market for a headset and have been blessed with a kind instructor who lets me use his spare bose x's, which i must say are a fantastic piece of equipment. My only issue is i find the ear cups just a touch shallow, so went to try on some other headsets to see if i could find something more comfortable. The light speeds i tried on lasted about three seconds, unfortunately i dont have ears the size of a three year old and found them uncomfortable also. Tried on the X11's, and was suitably impressed, my ears (not that they are THAT big) had loads of room, but am wondering as to the quality of the ANR eletronics. There seem to be little in the way of reviews available, and majority of what i have found is disappointing with several people saying they actually returned them.
I did try on some DC 10 13.4's and they are a little heavier on the mic side, wondered how comfortable they would be for long trips? the PNR was impressive, even in a quiet store.

A little bit off. But I live in Oregon, US and will be moving to Canada shortly. I need to buy myself a new helicopter helmet and most people recommend the new Gallet helmet.

Could you give me some feedback on the helmet, and do you know of any websites that sells it? I have found 2 websites. 1 in England and 1 in Pennsylvania US.

Morten

ANR upgrade kit..
 

I'm thinking installing the ANR upgrade in my old 10-30's...do you guys have any comments on ANR is it really good or just an expensive gimmik?

Cost of the upgrade $290....

I have no experience with ANR upgrades, but I have David Clark non-ANR and ANR headsets. The DC ANR headset is - BRILLIANT!

R:cool:

Morten,

I have had my Gallet for about 18 months, had a Gentex before that.

The Gallet is very light, well designed, the ANR is one of the best i've seen, the visa is of good quality and not polarised. I use mine in fixed wing.

The only two negatives i know of:

1) one of my mates is an ag pilot, he crashes an airtractor and walked away, his helmet took a pounding, he complains that he had to buy a new helmet, i argue that it did its job perfectly.

2) The plug lead is a curly cord, in some aircraft the jacks are not behind your head, like in most civilised helicopters.

I recommend the Gallet, they were made in France, besides being a great country to host an invasion, the french know how to make a helmet.

Has anyone tried the new Telex Stratus 50 headset out?? Looks like it might challenge the DC and Bose

Woolie

Beat me to it Woolie! Tried on a Telex this week , is nniicceee!
Z.:ok: Wa Wa WEE WA!

I had the same problem with mine. can be a royal PITA. :hmm:
And my second visor would never tighten properly. Can be a shock sometimes when you unexpectedly go from bright sunny day to dark and overcast....with a big bang. :} I fixed it eventually after getting a scare near a dead tree at 120Knts. :eek: