I need to get myself a headset. Ed has loaned me his second set for our first couple of lessons, but I need to get my own to use once I solo and beyond.
Before my first lesson I showed Trissa an ad for the crem-da-la-crem of headsets, the Bose Aviation X headset - which sells for no less than $995. A bit pricey, considering there are plenty of models available anywhere from $50 to $1000. Anyhow, Trissa said I could get the Bose model IF I went to my lesson and Ed happened to have a pair. He didn't so now I'm looking for another instructor. JUST KIDDING.
Before my first lesson I showed Trissa an ad for the crem-da-la-crem of headsets, the Bose Aviation X headset - which sells for no less than $995. A bit pricey, considering there are plenty of models available anywhere from $50 to $1000. Anyhow, Trissa said I could get the Bose model IF I went to my lesson and Ed happened to have a pair. He didn't so now I'm looking for another instructor. JUST KIDDING.
I don't need to pay $995 for a headset.
The next pair that interests me is David Clark H10-13X model. Active-noise-cancellation, traditional green ear cups, gell-filled pads, etc. etc. These are a newer version of the same model that Ed has. I actually owned a pair of David Clarks (H10-20's, if memory serves) 17 years ago when I was taking lessons for the first time and thought they were great, except for long cross country flights. I sold them to Fareed and I think he still has them. He'd probably sell them back to me, but I really want an active-noise-cancellation set.
I just lost out bidding on a set of these on ebay - they went for $549. New is $629, so not a great deal for the winner, IMO. There are a couple more on ebay now, but perhaps I'll just order a new pair from Sporty's...
Any thoughts from readers?
2 comments:
Nick,
You sold me your H10-20 with the stipualtion I had to sell it back to you if you started flying again.
Your headset is still in good condtion. I sent it to David Clark in 1996 for a mic-boom problem and they fixed it for free and made other upgrades even though it was passed the warranty. David Clark has a rep for doing this.
I will sell your headset back to you but noise cancellation is the way to go. I like Clarityaloft.com The are an in-ear model that has passive-noise cancelling I have been using them for 2 years now. They are light for use in jets where the big earcups are not needed because the cockpit noise is less. They are also good in my C-172 which is alot noiser.
Be sure to check out EAA Radio July 23-29. Its live coverage of AirVenture 2007. www.airventure.org We even have an interview with the designer of the Clarity Aloft headset airing live July 23rd 8:30AM CDT
Thanks, Fareed. I may take you up on that in the future if I need a second set - I ordered the H10-13X model last night!
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