I have no answer on gps. I wear amber non polarized sunglasses when
flying. They help with viewing in bright light. I also also fly with
marked-up sectional charts and use pilotage and ded reconning as my
primary navigation aid.
With regard to headset, insure the fit is correct. Most are adjustable
at headband. Bend the headband if needed? I found that some old booms
that are basically a metal hinge get loose over time. I like the type
which have an adjustable rubberized boom. Those stay in place nicely.
With regard to size, insure you have unit that fits your head. Aside
from adjustments you may have a set too big for your head. Are you
tall and have a noggin that sticks out in the airstream? How about
only opening the windows half way?
If you can go to a pilot shop, Try on different sets. If you have a
small head, perhaps consider a child's unit.
I hope you get it solved.
Best,
John
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On May 3, 2010, at 9:19 AM, "Roy D Stubbs II" <[email protected]>
wrote:
I ‘always’ fly with my windows down and have never had a headset
issue. What type are you using and is the mike boom securely fasten
ed? I use a David Clark headset with a push-to-talk switch on the y
oke.
From: [email protected] [mailto:ercoupe-
[email protected]] On Behalf Of Donald
Sent: Monday, May 03, 2010 9:50 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: [ercoupe-tech] Too Many Windows
I would appreciate some help on two issues I have not resolved.
The first is that living in a sunny part of the country with all the
windows in the coupe, the light makes my Garmin 296 very hard to
read. I have it turned up to maximum brightness, still I think I
need an eybrow or shield to allow better viewing of it.
The second problem is headsets. I never before used one (always had
a hand held mike and a speaker system), and they just don't seem to
stay where they belong. Wrestling the headset with one hand while
trying with the other to land can be a real pain, several times I
was glad I had someone along to hold the control while I done that,
even then, the mike gets too far away from my mouth, killing it when
you don't need it dead, again making you a one handed flyer. A
couple of times on short final I just had to take it off and land
with it in the baggage compartment. Has anyone used a throat mike
and an earbud type setup?
