What in the heck ever gave you the idea that I would listen to my music or use my cellphone while I was working? I wouldn't. I was actually thinking it would be a nice feature for the DH. Also I still do quite a bit of GA flying and I'm sorry but when you're flying a warrior or an arrow its ok to listen to your music while you're flying straight and level for 3 hours. ALSO the bluethooth could come in handy if your at an outstation and can't get a hold of center of FSS on the RCO and you need to call to get your clearance... just saying

Those of you who have used the Uflymike have you run into any problems with authority figures about it?

 

I own a Bose and fly the RJ. As stated earlier, it's a bit of an overkill but still a great headset none the less. I never use the ANR function as it's quiet enough without it. I've never had a sore head due to the clamping effect most headsets give you.
The headset developed a few cracks on the earcup supports after 4 years. I called Bose who instructed me to send it in and they replaced the broken parts, gave me new ear seals and a head pad type thing, absolutely free of charge. I believe they come with a 5 year warranty.
Yes they do take up a little extra room in the flight kit but certainly don't add any weight.
I can't really comment on the Zulu headset other than I don't believe you'll be needing all the fancy gadgets you mentioned. Save that stuff for when the flights over with and you're away from the bird. I did however, have an F/O the other day who had just purchased a Telex pair (unknown model no.) and wasn't too impressed. He had trouble hearing me and ATC. It may have just been that he was used to his old David Clarks. He mentioned he would try using earplugs with them next time.

Are you at the bottom of someones seniority list?? If so, the Telex probably won't do you much good if you find yourself back behind the controls of a Prop.

So, IMO the Bose is a solid choice if you have the pesos. Great for most aircraft.

 

No problems with the UflyMike. The owner of the company has a letter of interpretation from the FAA that usage of a non TSO'd headset is alright for airline operations as long as there is an alternate comm system (like a built in mike in the A/C or something along those lines)

 

Thanks to those of you with constructive input! =D

 

I use the Bose X in the 900, more so because I bought them when I flew the Saab, and since I already spent the money on them I might as well use them. Besides any prolonged exposure to noise is damaging, even if it isnt as loud as a TP. Plus you only get one set of ears so you might as well protect them.

 

I have the Bose X from flight instructing. I've tried everything and went back to my Bose. I've tried CA's 850's and they're too loud, need ear plugs. There such a quality difference between the Telex and the Bose for sure. It's a pain to carry around since they don't fit in my flight kit but it's still worth it to me. I'm not just going to let them sit in my closet or something.

As for the iPod, cell phone, blue tooth BS. The FAA will really like you playing with all that $#!T on your line check. As far as I'm concerned, those features mean absolutely nothing in the cockpit.

 

Telex 850 use it in the ERJ love it. Any one want to but mine I might be out of work soon. Aero Mexico is buying all our fleet

 

Maybe they'll use those POS EPs right, not filing them heavy at 370.

 

Check out the Clarity Aloft Clarity Aloft™ Aviation Headsets i've had it a year and often forget i'm wearing it. the noise canceling is better than anything else on the market.

 

the UflyMike is TSO'd, the QC2 is not. When you read their information page they are very careful on their wording, making it appear that the whole combination is TSO'd, when in fact it is only their mike adapter that is. Some, many, companies do not allow you to use non TSO'd headsets.