Have had some god results converting a computer headset to work with the aircraft radio. Focuses the radio reception without compromising the flight sounds too much. Works well in a noisy glider.
regards John Ashford 07 3822 4264 0409679867 _____ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Catherine Conway Sent: Wednesday, 13 June 2007 10:33 PM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Headsets in Gliders and Motorgliders I've used the Bose in the Stemme with Simon and they are very, very good. I also have a David Clarke for GA and its For a tandem or single seat motorglider with a pylon engine however, there is less room and I would have no-where to stick a bose/david clarke style headset once the engine is away. Has anyone got experience with the small aviation headsets such as those described on this page? and an intercom to drive them? http://www.pilotstuff.com/headsets.html Thanks -Cath On 13/06/2007, at 8:00 PM, Ian McPhee wrote: would have to say motor glider h36 is a very low noise enviroment and often I do not even bother wearing a headset - I just close the windows and use speaker and Boom mic and that includes into flying into Gold Coast Airport. One brand not to buy is Altronics and I am an altronics distributor!! as they are like a vice and the leads ALWAYS FAIL. David Clark leads take terrible punishment and seem to never fail Bose are excellent but I can not comment if they will still work (leads and plugs) in 10 years time..............Ian M ----- Original Message ----- From: opsworx <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Discussion of issues relating to <mailto:[email protected]> Soaring in Australia. Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2007 9:44 PM Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Headsets in Gliders and Motorgliders John, Put another grand on the mortgage and buy a Bose headset. I recently did some work which allowed comparison between headsets whilst using intercom in a high noise environment.I would go to speaker mode/no headset with the engine off and ensure it is a good quality speaker as per the radio spec to minimise distortion mounted somewhere near your head. You will be surprised how much you rely on aural cues when in gliding mode. Headsets were the David Clark with gell ear seals and the new Bose noise cancelling. First trip was in the back and front of a C182 over 6 hours. The Bose is definitely better and far more comfortable. DC's felt like a vice. Second trip was working in a Hughes 500 which is renowned for engine/transmission/rotor noise. I didn't realise how good the Bose was until pulling the plug out to do a hot refuel and lost the noise cancelling. ( DOH ! ) Something you can do with the DC's on. Noise was close to painful until I found mechanical ear muffs. Keep in mind some of the noise is transmitted through the bones in your head which is a bit hard to do anything about unless you wear a helmet. Some helicopter crew are wearing ear plugs inside helmets to preserve their hearing. Cheers Peter Heath. You want me to sit in the back of the 500???? I'm sorry I can't hear you........ ----- Original Message ----- From: John <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Mason To: [email protected] Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2007 8:34 PM Subject: [Aus-soaring] Headsets in Gliders and Motorgliders Hello all. I've just bought myself a H36 Dimona (well, me and the finance company anyway!) One of the things I am now contemplating purchasing is a radio headset (or maybe two). I've a long history in gliding, so I'm familiar with many of the issues associated with wearing headsets in gliders, especially when it is often advantageous to be able to hear what's going on around you in the 'environment' (wind speed etc). But I'm also aware that when I'm on a fast cruise, or in this case, in my new toy with the motor on, I'm finding it difficult to hear the radio. In doing a bit of research on the internet, I came across 'Clarity Aloft', who's product seems it might be the thing I'm looking for; I've emailed them for details and am awaiting a reply. Here's the URL anyway: www.clarityaloft.com Does anyone on the list know anything about this product, especially in relation to gliders/motorgliders? Are there any similar products available on the Australian market? What do other people use (if at all)? Does anyone have any information they'd care to share about the topic in general? 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