Using a GA headset in a 3 axis micro
 

Hi All,

I was wondering if you need to use a special type of headset such as the Micro Avionics headsets for flying 3 axis micro's. I have noticed that the microphones on Microlight headsets have enlarged windshields as compared to the general GA headsets.

I have also seen pilots use David Clarke headsets in microlights, but I couldn't imagine the amount of unwanted noise passing through your ears. It does look rather odd.

The reason I ask is that I am looking for a headset for a 3 axis microlight but it appears that they are much more expensive that normal GA headsets and also rather limited in terms of manufacturers.

Can anyone elaborate on this topic?

Thank you.

Alex

Depends on the comms setup in the aircraft. If it uses a standard GA-type radio / intercom then a GA-type headset should be fine in an enclosed 3-axis microlight. If the aircraft uses a handheld radio with a proprietary intercom (usually Lynx, Flycom or Microavionics) then you will need a headset designed to work with the proprietary intercom.

That said, there are adapters available to make a GA-type headset work with the proprietary gear and vice-versa .......

Something noisy and windy (a flexwing, a Thruster...) you want a specialist microlight headset / intercom system.

A light aeroplane that somehow managed to get a microlight permit when the CAA wasn't looking (Eurostar, CT...) a standard GA headset is fine.

Either way, check the plugs match! There are several systems in use in various microlights, mostly incompatible with each other or standard GA.

P

I use a David Clarke in the Eurostar (what's your problem with Eurostars pilotage?) and it is fine. I have an adaptor to convert the 2 plugs to a single