Headset recommendation for a 737?
#22
Only Way to Go
During the four years I was on the Guppy, almost everyone had their own molds and it was pretty "standard" throughout the fleet. They fit in a small plastic case and no, you won't loose them.
G'Luck Mate
#23
Line Holder
Joined APC: Aug 2011
Posts: 73
I have and like the Telex 850. The headset is a nice median between ear buds and big, fat headsets. It takes up little room, requires no batteries, and there is enough ANR to be pleasing.
I have used, in the past, a custom earmolded job, Telex 750, Bose + UFlyMike. The latter had great audio quality, but the head set fell apart twice on me.
I have used, in the past, a custom earmolded job, Telex 750, Bose + UFlyMike. The latter had great audio quality, but the head set fell apart twice on me.
#25
Philly
#26
On Reserve
Joined APC: Sep 2012
Position: HS-125
Posts: 13
I have an 850 one sided and it works great. I started with a two-sided but found that I was always sliding one side off so I could hear the other guy. The only time I have trouble is trying to understand a select few foreign pilots on the radio. Then again, I don't think the headset would help me understand them any better with two ear cups.....
#28
New Hire
Joined APC: Oct 2013
Posts: 9
I have a Sennheiser HMK-25 also. 14 years and counting. being a bit older, i get 20-25 hours out of 2xAA batteries. I use rechargeables, so keep two spares in the kit.
As for the no intercom, what you mean is there is no hot mike switch you can select and it stays on. My favorite is to take a high tech rubber band and latch the PTT intercom switch on the comm panel around the attach bolts on the lower part of the panel. HOT MIC! Select FLIGHT INTERPHONE and talk all you want with noise canceling.
Two problems: Dont select before the tug driver disconnects or he (SHE) hears all you say. Second, when your compatriot gets up to go aft, and you pull out your O2 mask, turn the HOT MIC OFF first.
These techniques are 737 specific.
For anyone that does not use some type of noise canceling on the flight deck, you are playing with fire. take that from someone who is wearing hearing aides already. its no fun. take care of your hearing.
As for the no intercom, what you mean is there is no hot mike switch you can select and it stays on. My favorite is to take a high tech rubber band and latch the PTT intercom switch on the comm panel around the attach bolts on the lower part of the panel. HOT MIC! Select FLIGHT INTERPHONE and talk all you want with noise canceling.
Two problems: Dont select before the tug driver disconnects or he (SHE) hears all you say. Second, when your compatriot gets up to go aft, and you pull out your O2 mask, turn the HOT MIC OFF first.
These techniques are 737 specific.
For anyone that does not use some type of noise canceling on the flight deck, you are playing with fire. take that from someone who is wearing hearing aides already. its no fun. take care of your hearing.
#29
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Oct 2013
Posts: 208
I use the QC-15 UFM system. Only setback is having to put in an ear mold whenever I fly with a Check Airman. Also, if you sit in the right seat you have the cord draped across your chest. Starting to get used to that. I'm thinking after the Bose breaks I'll go Clarity Aloft. I don't like how the Bose messes up my hair :-)
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