Another headset thread

Been rocking the A20's for 2 years now, wouldn't wear anything else.. I I think they are very comfortable!
 
I use my own headset and when the occasion arises, I use the company ones. I didn't feel like dishing out more $$$ just for a sticker that says it's "approved".
 
Another A20 guy here, 2 years on the SAAAAAAB and I love them.

I also own the QC15 (without the mike) and would definitely suggest that route if you want to save some cash!
 
I'll add my own experience I guess. Used the A20 in the 145 for about 300hours now and they would flawlessly, very comfortable even at the end of a 5 leg day.
 
ok, here's an update. So far i've flown 8 legs with the Clarity Aloft Pro. Here are my impressions. I feel like the headset seems very "delicate". They send a case with it, but honestly the case is too big and bulky for the flight kit, so I just have it in a Telex bag. Every time I pull it out of the bag I feel like I am untangling a bunch of Christmas lights. As far as comfort, they have been a solid B+. On longer legs I find where they hook onto my ears to be a little bit painful. Sound quality is excellent and noise reduction is fantastic. It's a 100% improvement over the Telex 850, but not sure they'll survive the rigors of airline flying.

I am curious if any of you have used the Bose U Fly Mike modification AND the Clarity Aloft and can provide a good comparison on comfort, noise reduction etc. I have about 3 more weeks before I need to return the Clarities if I decide to do so.
 
The uflymike will feel a bit flimsy too. Of course I'm a bull in a china shop kind of guy.
 
I've used both and currently have the QC15 setup. I loved the Clarity's but after a couple of years for no particular reason having the in-ear plugs started to really irritate my ears. I changed out the plugs, kept them as clean as I could, etc....but my ears just couldn't handle it anymore. Your mileage may vary of course. Clarity's are more comfortable....quietness is pretty comparable....you can adjust the metal band simply by bending it to suit your needs...Bose are very comfy as far as a "full size headset", case is smaller and fits in your flight case, UFlyMike has an audio plugin which is nice, and audio is very good. Also works great as quality headphones for music, long sits, deadheads, etc...
 
I've used both the Clarity Aloft and the UFly throughout my career, after I sold my Bose-Xs to a buddy... @Dugie8 I'm pretty positive the CASA with Dowty props has you beat on noise ;)
Anyways, so far the UFlyMike has been the best option... plus the headphones by themselves are PRICELESS for my 22 hour flight home, or for anyone deadheading for that matter.

Go with what's more comfortable... In terms of your delicacy concerns, I've definitely dropped, stepped, and sat on my Clarity Aloft headset multiple times. The nice thing is you can just bend the frame back into shape without hurting any of the wiring.

Last bit of advice, if you do stick with the Clarity, get the triple-flanged rubber earplugs instead of the foam garbage they try to oversell you on (and tell you that no other earplugs work).
 
My CA is going strong after almost 7 years of use. I don't abuse it but I don't worry much about it either. I don't use the hard sided case that it comes with either but use a soft sided case that fits well in my bag. No issues. I think I might try the plugs @jboynm mentioned in the post above.

If I were forced to buy a headset tomorrow, I'd be looking hard at the David Clark Pro X. The captain I'm flying with now is using one and let me try it. That thing is every bit as good or better an the Bose the used to have for half the cost. It's fits slimmer and has Bluetooth as well.
 
Not to derail the thread, but if anyone else is using the CAs, here's what I bought as replacements. They're amazing, and if they get yucky, you can just rinse them off in the sink and they're good to go. It comes in a pack of 10, but I've never even replaced my first pair.

http://www.amazon.com/Etymotic-Rese...1397415014&sr=8-15&keywords=etymotic+research

They are the same as the regular fit foam ones that CA gives you.

*Here's the catch*: Since these seal REALLY well, they also don't relieve pressurization changes. It's not a big deal, just be prepared on about a 20 mile final to have to pull the earplug out and then put it back in to relieve the pressurization change.
 
jboynm said:
I've used both the Clarity Aloft and the UFly throughout my career, after I sold my Bose-Xs to a buddy... @Dugie8 I'm pretty positive the CASA with Dowty props has you beat on noise ;)
Anyways, so far the UFlyMike has been the best option... plus the headphones by themselves are PRICELESS for my 22 hour flight home, or for anyone deadheading for that matter.

Go with what's more comfortable... In terms of your delicacy concerns, I've definitely dropped, stepped, and sat on my Clarity Aloft headset multiple times. The nice thing is you can just bend the frame back into shape without hurting any of the wiring.

Last bit of advice, if you do stick with the Clarity, get the triple-flanged rubber earplugs instead of the foam garbage they try to oversell you on (and tell you that no other earplugs work).
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Are the Dowty props pretty loud on the CASA also? Havent flown a CASA with them.
 
ASpilot2be said:
Are the Dowty props pretty loud on the CASA also? Havent flown a CASA with them.
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Another CASA driver! Good to meet ya... 2 out of our 3 CASAs out here have the Dowtys, one has the Hartzells. They're a bit slower in cruise, 10x louder than the Hartzells, but man.... if you go to flight-idle with the Dowtys, you drop like a stone.
 
jboynm said:
Another CASA driver! Good to meet ya... 2 out of our 3 CASAs out here have the Dowtys, one has the Hartzells. They're a bit slower in cruise, 10x louder than the Hartzells, but man.... if you go to flight-idle with the Dowtys, you drop like a stone.
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We are a small crowd! I didnt think you could get louder than the Hartzells. I loved my Zulus in that airplane.
 
Any idea why Zulus aren't TSO'd? I love flight instructing with the Zulus. After a full day of flying, my ears have no fatigue.
 
It costs companies a lot of money to get things TSO-certified, and if they already have a strong GA clientele, why bother?
 
KDoersom said:
I just went from the QC-15 and the u-fly-mike to the a20s. While the a20s are a little heavier the noise canceling is much better in my opinion. They also have a 3.5mm input jack that you can plug a MP3 player into. And they sound great. I love the uFlymike set up but the a20s are better.
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Uflymike has a 3.5mm jack, as well.
 
JustinS said:
Any idea why Zulus aren't TSO'd? I love flight instructing with the Zulus. After a full day of flying, my ears have no fatigue.
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Also because having a headset be TSOed is unnecessary unless your company specifically says it is. It's commonly misunderstood that nothing about TSO is required/required to be complied with. Therefore, why would a company waste the money for such a small potential market base?
 
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