SongMan

Bose QC15 and Uflymike kit seems to be really popular in the Jet world. I'm curious to how this setup works for the Cessna 172 flight training.

Also, how many of you sent in your QC15/Uflymike setup to get TSO'd? I ask because buying the kit itself does not make it TSO'd.

Thanks

JohnBurke

It works well. It's not the most ideal headset for general aviation; a Bose A20 or X is a little better in that capacity, I think. Never the less, it works just fine.

Mine is TSO'd.

rickair7777

Mine works great in prop airplanes. My airline does not require the TSO, but I thought that all you had to do for TSO was wear earbuds and put the sticker on?

I don't think TSO would be required in part 91. You don't even NEED to use a headset in a 172...speaker and handmike is legal.

But after every leg:

1) Check the green light...if it's flashing replace the battery.
2) Turn it off.

HSLD

What is the process for getting the combo TSO'd? Do you just send paperwork or the actual headset?

Thanks!

JohnBurke

If you want the TSO stickers, tell them when you order the set-up. If you're only ordering the Uflymic and are supplying your own headset (QC-15), you'll need to send the headset to them. They're doing the certification to say that it all meets TSO requirments, so they require all components present. They can sell everything to you, or you can buy the Bose separately. If you buy it separately, it needs to go to them, and they'll certify that the whole kit meets the TSO standard, and put TSO labels on it.

I sent mine in, because I'd bought the headset elsewhere. It was a quick and painless affair.

To meet the requirements of the TSO, the ear buds must be worn. If they're not, it's not technically in compliance. I never used mine. I kept them in my bag, but mainly as a just-in-case I was halfway around the world and the earphones failed...they were just a backup to me, and I suppose I could have used them if anyone wanted to whine about it. Nobody ever asked. I did checkrides with the FAA on board and line checks, and nobody ever said a word about my headphones.

The QC-15 and uflymic are a great combination. They drastically improve communication, even in a quiet cockpit. That they fold up flat and take up little space in the flight bag was a big selling point, as was their usefulness when commercialling or deadheading somewhere. Put them on, and passengers nearby leave you alone. Listen to music in comfort, or just partially blot out the screaming infant six rows ahead.

SongMan

OP here, my original question was it's usability in prop such as C172. I am hoping to get on win rigonal in next few months and my current head set, a $150 Telex is on its last leg.

Is QC15/Uflymike as quiet as $300 David Clark or Bose A20?

Thanks

rickair7777

It will work fine in a 172 or any airliner. For the money it is almost certainly the best you can get.

If I were buying a headset for a jet, I'd get an 850 (I have one) but if you want ANR that you can use in props and jets QC/UFly is the best bang for the buck.

If you don't know which airline, get it TSO'ed...some require that, some don't.

JohnBurke

I bought my Uflymic/QC-15 for use in the 747, after trying the same set-up that other crew members were using. It worked great. It worked well in light airplanes like the Cessna 180 or 414, as well. I used in 210's, Senecas, and other small aircraft.

The QC15 is the same technology level and acoustics as the A20. The A20 actually borrows from the QC-15. They're comparable in use, though the QC-15 is lighter and I think a little more comfortable.

The bose setup with the QC15 is considerably better than a telex or other such headsets, and a lot more comfortable. I've regularly used mine on 7-10+ hour legs, and it's one of the most comfortable headsets I've owned.

Judge Smails

I've had both. I actually had the TSO'd UFlyMike first. I used it for about a week and then returned them. I found them to be a bit too loud in the ERJ cockpit (very noisy). I bought a pair of A20's and the difference, to me at least, is very noticeable. There's definitely more passive noise cancellation and the ear cups are larger and more comfortable. The UFlyMike setup is the way to go though if you have a quieter cockpit, and want to use the headset for something other than aviation.