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Forum: Questions
16th Dec 2014, 21:46
Replies: 9
Views: 11,625
Posted By mblackey

Denti, sorry to hear you are having trouble with...

Denti, sorry to hear you are having trouble with the product. You should not be hearing a constant hiss. If you are, the gain may be set too high or there may be a malfunction with the microphone. ...
Forum: Questions
20th May 2010, 14:27
Replies: 5
Views: 3,724
Posted By mblackey

"For piston engine work, the Bose Quiet comfort...

"For piston engine work, the Bose Quiet comfort probably won't cut the noise down enough."

Actually, the Bose QuietComfort works very well except in the noisiest of piston aircraft, e.g., C-185,...
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Mar 2010, 04:48
Replies: 17
Views: 16,085
Posted By mblackey

whyisthat, Quote: Hey Mike. get real, this...

whyisthat,

Quote: Hey Mike. get real, this a public forum, in a public place. Any comment should be, and for most of us ( the public) is welcome.

As I said get real !.

Being a public forum...
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Mar 2010, 05:30
Replies: 17
Views: 16,085
Posted By mblackey

Airbubba, With all due respect, again, this...

Airbubba,

With all due respect, again, this post is for UAL pilots and not intended as an opportunity for speculation about whether pilots use headsets in proper configuration or what they might...
Forum: Rumours & News
8th Mar 2010, 17:54
Replies: 17
Views: 16,085
Posted By mblackey

With all due respect, this post is intended for...

With all due respect, this post is intended for UAL pilots who need to know that their pilot union has published a grossly inaccurate document which significantly impacts their pilots.

In that...
Forum: Rumours & News
8th Mar 2010, 15:08
Replies: 17
Views: 16,085
Posted By mblackey

UFlyMike Lawsuit Against ALPA (UAL)

United pilots, your union published an MEC bulletin in Nov about the UFlyMike Aviation Headset without the facts. All attempts to solve this "pilot-to-pilot" with your union have failed. To date,...
Forum: Tech Log
16th Jan 2010, 02:23
Replies: 15
Views: 3,872
Posted By mblackey

Willit Run, Biggest down side we've heard of...

Willit Run,

Biggest down side we've heard of the Zulu is the size and discomfort to some. Depends on the person, though. I have found them much quieter than any other headset, also. Last time I...
Forum: Tech Log
16th Jan 2010, 00:20
Replies: 15
Views: 3,872
Posted By mblackey

Maybe this will help. We've conducted 3 surveys...

Maybe this will help. We've conducted 3 surveys with about the same results each time. The Clarity and Lightspeed aren't listed because of the very small number of folks that use them. The results...
Forum: Tech Log
9th Dec 2009, 03:12
Replies: 14
Views: 2,805
Posted By mblackey

There's no FAA requirement that a pilot use a TSO...

There's no FAA requirement that a pilot use a TSO approved headset unless that pilot is replacing an "installed" headset (which was TSO'd) that is part of the type certification equipment for the...
Forum: Tech Log
8th Dec 2009, 18:47
Replies: 14
Views: 2,805
Posted By mblackey

Couple of points, having dealt with TSO's and ANR...

Couple of points, having dealt with TSO's and ANR headsets for over 5 years now:

1. TSO certification is about standardized production methods and meeting minimum performance standards. The...
Forum: Questions
4th Jun 2009, 01:18
Replies: 6
Views: 2,299
Posted By mblackey

IRRenewal, Blaming the headset for running...

IRRenewal,

Blaming the headset for running out of battery power is kind of like blaming the aircraft for running out of fuel, isn't it?

Just my opinion.
Forum: Questions
4th Jun 2009, 01:00
Replies: 6
Views: 2,299
Posted By mblackey

pblind, Have you used one?

pblind,

Have you used one?
Forum: Tech Log
23rd Apr 2009, 03:09
Replies: 27
Views: 5,418
Posted By mblackey

Rubik, Think you misread my post. Aircraft...

Rubik,

Think you misread my post. Aircraft manufacturers and air carriers go the cheapest (most cost effective) way possible when equipping aircraft. Believe that's what I said.

I've yet to...
Forum: Tech Log
22nd Apr 2009, 15:46
Replies: 27
Views: 5,418
Posted By mblackey

Rubik, Me thinks your 38 years of using your...

Rubik,

Me thinks your 38 years of using your fingers in your ears not only damaged your hearing but your cranium contents as well... maybe it was the overpressure from sticking them in at the...
Forum: Tech Log
21st Apr 2009, 15:52
Replies: 27
Views: 5,418
Posted By mblackey

Retire 2015, The survey results are a...

Retire 2015,

The survey results are a compilation of three surveys run at an online survey site, Insightful Surveys.

Amen to the post about personal preference being the determining factor on...
Forum: Tech Log
20th Apr 2009, 23:54
Replies: 27
Views: 5,418
Posted By mblackey

Survey results from 1500 professional pilots...

Survey results from 1500 professional pilots taken in 2008. Bose Aviation X, DC X11, Plantronics "earspike," Sennheiser 45 & 46, Telex 850.

Protect your hearing (both ears) with something! Don't...
Forum: Tech Log
12th Mar 2009, 17:46
Replies: 22
Views: 42,822
Posted By mblackey

There are two categories of equipment for...

There are two categories of equipment for certified aircraft, installed equipment and supplemental equipment. Pilot personal headsets are typically supplemental equipment.

Aircraft certification...
Forum: Tech Log
23rd Feb 2009, 01:00
Replies: 30
Views: 6,181
Posted By mblackey

IRRenewal, Hope you have someone watching...

IRRenewal,

Hope you have someone watching your fuel, oil and oxygen for you.

Point-of-order: the TSO'd configuration includes an earbud which provides audio independently of the QC2 for those...
Forum: Tech Log
22nd Dec 2008, 05:11
Replies: 14
Views: 2,595
Posted By mblackey

Rainboe, Sorry. Didn't realize I was...

Rainboe,

Sorry. Didn't realize I was speaking to an international audience only.

It's not worth explaining a "TSO" other than to say there's a ridiculous bureaucratic waste of time so-called...
Forum: Tech Log
21st Dec 2008, 21:31
Replies: 14
Views: 2,595
Posted By mblackey

... and the UFlyMike is now TSO'd Mike

... and the UFlyMike is now TSO'd

Mike
Forum: Middle East
27th Aug 2008, 02:06
Replies: 10
Views: 1,862
Posted By mblackey

Recommend you read the reviews and info on the...

Recommend you read the reviews and info on the UFlyMike website.

Mike
Forum: Tech Log
22nd May 2008, 13:33
Replies: 18
Views: 3,851
Posted By mblackey

The QC2/UFlyMike combo is, in most professional...

The QC2/UFlyMike combo is, in most professional pilots opinions, the most comfortable headset available. The mic gain was only an issue on an earlier version. The latest has adjustable mic gain.
...
Forum: Tech Log
4th Feb 2008, 02:33
Replies: 7
Views: 2,076
Posted By mblackey

The article and the headset are not about media...

The article and the headset are not about media input, although Bose would like to make it look that way. Part of their campaign for the Bose X. The Feds have no problem with it, just a concern...
Forum: Tech Log
3rd Feb 2008, 15:55
Replies: 7
Views: 2,076
Posted By mblackey

Think you're confusing this with something else. ...

Think you're confusing this with something else. It's got nothing to do with music or video in the cockpit.
Forum: Tech Log
3rd Feb 2008, 15:06
Replies: 7
Views: 2,076
Posted By mblackey

Avionics Magazine Article on Headsets - Interesting!

There's a great article about headsets just published in Avionics Magazine, authored by Mitch Whatley, AA B737 captain and attorney.

It's a short article, but well worth reading!

If your air...
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