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Flycom Helmets

Old 15th June 2010 | 06:58
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Question Flycom Helmets

Thinking of buying a helmet for my flying (closed cockpit, non-microlight) mainly Chipmunk - anybody got any experience of these ??

They look good and comfortable from the website but apart from that not much to go on.

Any info or recommendations gratefully received.

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Old 15th June 2010 | 14:01
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I've tried a couple on. They are very well made, very comfortable.
If they did an ANR version then I would have bought one.
The noise attenuation of having a foam lined helmet rather than a leather strap suspended (such as the RAF issue helmets) is a massive improvement in in comfort and has to be safer as well.

They will also make them in any colour you want.
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Old 15th June 2010 | 15:07
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I've used one for the last three years or so and wouldn't use anything else - the noise reduction is far superior to a conventional helmet / headset for open cockpit use.

I've also fitted a Headsets Inc aftermarket ANR kit to mine - though not sure whether that would be necessary in a closed cockpit.

Mine works fine plugged straight in to the built-in intercomm of my Filser ATR 500 radio, though Flycom do an adapter for use in twin-plug GA aircraft.
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