Helmets - Should you? and Which?
Vertical Freedom may have some input he operates in Nepal There is a link to that part of the world.
One of the not working links, as you say the sight requires more work.
flying Nepal with LMT
One of the not working links, as you say the sight requires more work.
flying Nepal with LMT
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Hello boys
For a number of reasons i've been forced to buy a helmet, and found myself either an SHP-4b or SHP-5, the box says 5, the bags inside all say 4b. From what i can reckon the difference is mostly in the shell (which is important enough i know)
The bloke i bought it from told me that the mic had a tendency to pick up a lot of cockpit static, and that the passive sound-dampening could be a lot better.
Im therefore looking into upgrading the helmet, but I am in doubts about how much I should do, should I go for an ANR kit, og just focus on making the passive noise reduction better? And in which case, do any of you know of any good kits i can fit myself?
I will be flying R22's and 44's mostly, as part of my education.
I've been told that ANR isnt too good in two bladed helos, not sure about that tho...
Thanks in advance!
FYR
For a number of reasons i've been forced to buy a helmet, and found myself either an SHP-4b or SHP-5, the box says 5, the bags inside all say 4b. From what i can reckon the difference is mostly in the shell (which is important enough i know)
The bloke i bought it from told me that the mic had a tendency to pick up a lot of cockpit static, and that the passive sound-dampening could be a lot better.
Im therefore looking into upgrading the helmet, but I am in doubts about how much I should do, should I go for an ANR kit, og just focus on making the passive noise reduction better? And in which case, do any of you know of any good kits i can fit myself?
I will be flying R22's and 44's mostly, as part of my education.
I've been told that ANR isnt too good in two bladed helos, not sure about that tho...
Thanks in advance!
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Hey John
Thanks for the input, I've looked into the CEP's and they seem like an alternative, but the thought of wearing earplugs every day doesnt sound appealing. Dunno about CEP's maybe they're more comfortable than regular plugs?
Thanks for the input, I've looked into the CEP's and they seem like an alternative, but the thought of wearing earplugs every day doesnt sound appealing. Dunno about CEP's maybe they're more comfortable than regular plugs?
I've just ordered my helmet fitted with CEP's and I had the same worry as you, so I started flying with memory foam ear plugs.... I wish I had done this years ago as I find it much better, especially when flying with doors off.
Give it a try...
What I've researched is that ANR does't work that great with doors off.
Give it a try...
What I've researched is that ANR does't work that great with doors off.
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Will be flying in Norway from august, so I think I'll keep the doors closed and latched 
Was looking at this combo, anyone tried that?
Price List - OREGON AEROŪ AVIATION HELMET UPGRADES
Was looking at this combo, anyone tried that?
Price List - OREGON AEROŪ AVIATION HELMET UPGRADES
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CEP = best money I've ever spent.
Works far better than my brand new ANR headset, esp. with doors off flight or if the earcups don't seal 100% (e.g. sunglasses)
Don't worry about wearing them all day, the foam plugs come in 3 differents sizes (or get molds made) and are super comfy. It's likely you forgot about them by the time you pull off the brain bucket. Plus they are really simple for DIY installation.
Works far better than my brand new ANR headset, esp. with doors off flight or if the earcups don't seal 100% (e.g. sunglasses)
Don't worry about wearing them all day, the foam plugs come in 3 differents sizes (or get molds made) and are super comfy. It's likely you forgot about them by the time you pull off the brain bucket. Plus they are really simple for DIY installation.
Alpha Eagle or Gentex.
Actually are there any others. These two types are the ones you almost always see people use. I own and work with both types and both are good.
Actually are there any others. These two types are the ones you almost always see people use. I own and work with both types and both are good.
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I've flown for 24 years. In that time, I've worn Gentex SPH5, Alpha Eagle and am currently wearing Gallet LH250.
For me, the Gallet wins by a mile. Fit, comfort, weight, and hearing protection are all superior to the others.
As others have said, the best one for you will be the one that you find the most comfortable!
For me, the Gallet wins by a mile. Fit, comfort, weight, and hearing protection are all superior to the others.
As others have said, the best one for you will be the one that you find the most comfortable!
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I donīt know which one is the best, but MSA Gallet LH350 is definitively the most expensive (maybe double than Gentex). Itīs not worth that.
I have both, the old good Gentex SPH and Gallet LH350. We bought LH350 because of dual-impendance switch (low and high), the helmet is really state-of-art, light, fantastic visors (yellow for fog, and dark-green for sun), good hearing protection, rear carrier for NVG battery... Personally Iīm very satisfy with it.
But - it is not so comfortable as Gentex. Shell is not flexible and it seems to me, smaller than standard. Half of pilots donīt like them because of that and complain about that.
My suggestion is, try before buying. And if you buy Gallet LH350 be careful with M-size ...very tiny
! Rather buy L-size.
...or, rather buy Gentex!
JR
I have both, the old good Gentex SPH and Gallet LH350. We bought LH350 because of dual-impendance switch (low and high), the helmet is really state-of-art, light, fantastic visors (yellow for fog, and dark-green for sun), good hearing protection, rear carrier for NVG battery... Personally Iīm very satisfy with it.
But - it is not so comfortable as Gentex. Shell is not flexible and it seems to me, smaller than standard. Half of pilots donīt like them because of that and complain about that.
My suggestion is, try before buying. And if you buy Gallet LH350 be careful with M-size ...very tiny
! Rather buy L-size....or, rather buy Gentex!
JR
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