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04-18-2016, 01:17 PM
#7344
Indoc! Finally....
Joined APC: Nov 2014
Position: New Hire
Posts: 152
Originally Posted by Simms41
Drop for today:
5 x ATL 737
10 x ATL 717
10 x ATL MD88
5 x NYC 737
6 x DTW 737
2 x DTW 320
6 x DTW 717
5 x ATL 737
10 x ATL 717
10 x ATL MD88
5 x NYC 737
6 x DTW 737
2 x DTW 320
6 x DTW 717
Break // Break....
Originally Posted by MoonShot
The 737 is loud. I flew it for 2 years and used the ship sets and ear plugs. Worked fine, but if I got back to it, I'll probably buy a nice headset. I'd say as a new guy, it won't hurt to have one, but you can certainly get by without.
Originally Posted by Justdoinmyjob
MoonShot is right. It is loud. But, I think the idea is still sound. No need to rush out and dump a bunch of money on an expensive item you'll have for a long time, without doing some leg work.
Originally Posted by tunes
i use a telex 850 in the 737 and it's just fine.
Last edited by Twister; 04-18-2016 at 01:29 PM.
04-18-2016, 01:43 PM
#7345
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Nov 2011
Posts: 4,512
Originally Posted by Twister
Lucky stiffs! That would solve over half of my commute problem right there! Can't wait until I get there!
Break // Break....
Guys, thx a bunch for your input. Were the earplugs you used the standard yellow foamies in the curved cardboard containers used by the military? I'll try plugs / company headset for now but would like to get something nicer (been told Bose noise cancelling?) when I have time to research it. Thx to the Tweet I already have a constant reminder ringing in my ears of that underpowered sports car. Don't really want another tone to remind of Fluffy.
Break // Break....
Guys, thx a bunch for your input. Were the earplugs you used the standard yellow foamies in the curved cardboard containers used by the military? I'll try plugs / company headset for now but would like to get something nicer (been told Bose noise cancelling?) when I have time to research it. Thx to the Tweet I already have a constant reminder ringing in my ears of that underpowered sports car. Don't really want another tone to remind of Fluffy.
04-18-2016, 04:26 PM
#7346
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Nov 2013
Position: A320 Left seat
Posts: 2,581
Originally Posted by Twister
Lucky stiffs! That would solve over half of my commute problem right there! Can't wait until I get there!
Break // Break....
Guys, thx a bunch for your input. Were the earplugs you used the standard yellow foamies in the curved cardboard containers used by the military? I'll try plugs / company headset for now but would like to get something nicer (been told Bose noise cancelling?) when I have time to research it. Thx to the Tweet I already have a constant reminder ringing in my ears of that underpowered sports car. Don't really want another tone to remind of Fluffy.
Break // Break....
Guys, thx a bunch for your input. Were the earplugs you used the standard yellow foamies in the curved cardboard containers used by the military? I'll try plugs / company headset for now but would like to get something nicer (been told Bose noise cancelling?) when I have time to research it. Thx to the Tweet I already have a constant reminder ringing in my ears of that underpowered sports car. Don't really want another tone to remind of Fluffy.
The problem with the noise cancelling headsets is we don't have an intercom so you will probably move one earphone off your ear so you can hear your Captain/FO, thus negating half the benefit of the headset so I wouldn't be dropping $1000 on a Bose headset.
On my last trip, the Captain had just bought a fancy, wireless, noise cancelling headset. The thing was monstrous, and he was trying to find a place on his head, other than his right ear, to put the inboard ear cup. I decided then and there, until Delta equips my fleet with an intercom system, I'll stick with my telex 850 and if the airplane I'm on is really noisy, I'll put an earplug in my exposed ear.
Just my 2 cents
04-18-2016, 04:52 PM
#7347
On Reserve
Joined APC: May 2015
Position: New Hire
Posts: 12
Originally Posted by Big E 757
The problem with the noise cancelling headsets is we don't have an intercom so you will probably move one earphone off your ear so you can hear your Captain/FO, thus negating half the benefit of the headset so I wouldn't be dropping $1000 on a Bose headset.
On my last trip, the Captain had just bought a fancy, wireless, noise cancelling headset. The thing was monstrous, and he was trying to find a place on his head, other than his right ear, to put the inboard ear cup. I decided then and there, until Delta equips my fleet with an intercom system, I'll stick with my telex 850 and if the airplane I'm on is really noisy, I'll put an earplug in my exposed ear.
Just my 2 cents
On my last trip, the Captain had just bought a fancy, wireless, noise cancelling headset. The thing was monstrous, and he was trying to find a place on his head, other than his right ear, to put the inboard ear cup. I decided then and there, until Delta equips my fleet with an intercom system, I'll stick with my telex 850 and if the airplane I'm on is really noisy, I'll put an earplug in my exposed ear.
Just my 2 cents
I am a year 1 guy, so I use the free headset with an earplug in my headset ear, and a loose one in my "Captain" ear. It's not crazy loud, but some phases of flight are worse than others. Add a lot of "senior" pilots (great guys, though, and I hope to live that long), and you end up with some loud conversations...
04-18-2016, 05:50 PM
#7348
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Dec 2007
Posts: 5,414
The Telex 850s work great in the 737. Once the speed is below 300 kts the noise on the exposed ear isn't too bad.
The newest 900s have hot mic and it works great. Very quiet flight deck with hot mic, 850s, and 900 nose vortex generators. Hot mic retrofit for older planes being researched
Another option on standard audio panels if the Captain is game is the rubber band trick to hold intercom switch active.
Besides 850s I've heard good things about the DC Pro X headset. Has Bluetooth audio for listening to music on your deadheads.....
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The newest 900s have hot mic and it works great. Very quiet flight deck with hot mic, 850s, and 900 nose vortex generators. Hot mic retrofit for older planes being researched
Another option on standard audio panels if the Captain is game is the rubber band trick to hold intercom switch active.
Besides 850s I've heard good things about the DC Pro X headset. Has Bluetooth audio for listening to music on your deadheads.....
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04-18-2016, 06:37 PM
#7349
Da Hudge
Joined APC: Oct 2006
Position: Poodle Whisperer
Posts: 17,473
All the 737s are getting modified for hot mic.... and finally a secondary flight plan! Welcome to the 1980's! 
Sorry, your overhead panel, systems management and ergonomics are still back in the 60's, though.
Sorry, your overhead panel, systems management and ergonomics are still back in the 60's, though.
04-18-2016, 07:22 PM
#7350
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Mar 2012
Position: 320B
Posts: 454
Originally Posted by 80ktsClamp
All the 737s are getting modified for hot mic.... and finally a secondary flight plan! Welcome to the 1980's!
Sorry, your overhead panel, systems management and ergonomics are still back in the 60's, though.
Sorry, your overhead panel, systems management and ergonomics are still back in the 60's, though.
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