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killbilly

killbilly

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Folks,

It may have gotten lost in the real-estate noise of the other thread, so I wanted to re-post looking for advice.

Does anyone know of a place in the DFW or PHX area (going to be in PHX 10/31-11/3) that has a selection of headsets I could try on for comfort before I drop a few hundred on one?
 
Is it neccesary to have one prior to beginning your training or will they let you borrow one for a bit? I say this because then you would have a chance to talk to, and even borrow, some others' sets and try them out. I have worn everything from a Bose to a basic DC. Bose are the best, but way to pricey for me. For now, I just converted my old AF DC and bought some new super soft ear and head gels. I actually don't like the ANR because I like to hear the motor well.
 
Good point - I don't think it's absolutely necessary to start, so I'll talk to my CFI (when I have one) about that. As I think of it, the club may get some discounts with the FBO, too, so I'll look into that.

About the ANR - for about the last five years I was riding motorcycles, I started wearing earplugs under the helmet. I found I was about "hear" the motor just as well, just had to learn to hear it differently - it was more feel than anything else, but the plugs didn't detract from that. I'm guessing (don't know yet) that ANR will have the same effect - I'll still be able to feel the motor, y'know?

But, I guess I'll figure that out as I go. I'm so freakin' excited about starting right now my head is spinning...
 
I am happy for ya big dog! After spending a year not flying to save my pennies, I know how great it feels to finally get going!
 
CapnJim said:
Lemmie know what you buy and I'll paint the earcups for ya.

HAHAHAHAHAHA!
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Heh. I thought about doing that m'self. Maybe later. I've never been a fan of the DC green in any case, but if it's comfy and works, some mods might be in order.
 
Well, I'm on a budget here and not doing the loan thing, so I'm trying to get a lot of bang for the buck, which is why I am going the flying club route.

In fact, I'm filling out my paperwork for the club right now...
 
There are two places that I know of in Phoenix area- one is the Pilot shop off of scottsdale road in tempe. They have the bose, a few DC, i think a few Avcomms and some Peltors.

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The other place i know of is in the scottsdale airport in the business center next to the FBO- they carry mostly DC's and I think a few Softcomms.

*edit* could be a little confusing at SDL because they are doing construction on the parking lot but its not too bad. The people on the scottsdale pilot shop are really nice though.


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hope that helps!
 
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