Flight Training - November/December 2021 - 42

MICROPHONE
HEADPAD
In classic or memory
foam, protects the
pilot from the metal
band.
Often ignored, the
quality of the
microphone is critical,
and different types
exist for different flying
environments.
For about 10 years I oversaw
AOPA's product review stories
for our media products. I tested
dozens of headsets from scores
of companies, some familiar
and some no longer in business.
Over that time, I developed
an appreciation for a well-designed,
well-built headset, and I
learned why good headsets cost
what they do.
My flight bag includes two
EARCUPS
Generally metal or plastic and
contain small speakers; on
passive models they add mass,
which helps block out sound.
EAR SEALS
Filled with classic
foam, memory foam,
gel, or a combination,
they provide a tight
seal around your head,
especially on passive
models.
headsets that I and many other
pilots love. One is a Lightspeed
Zulu 2 and the other is a David
Clark H10-13.4. The Zulu fits me
perfectly, performs well, and is a
joy to use. The David Clark is like
a trusted farm tractor; I know
it will always be there when I
need it. I frequently turn to it
for shorter flights, when flying
open-cockpit, and for times
when I'm feeling nostalgic.
In terms of durability, the
PLUGS
Most light airplanes
have two plugs-one
for receiving and
one for transmitting.
Using this headset in
a helicopter or certain
jets would require an
adapter.
BLUETOOTH
Battery-powered
Bluetooth is a nice
add-on feature for
making calls and
receiving alerts.
Zulu has suffered somewhat
over the past 10 years I've had it.
I abuse headsets, and the cord
is chafing, the ear seals and the
head pad are flaking, and that
textured coating on the battery
box got sticky, so I rubbed it off.
Despite the cosmetic problems,
it still performs perfectly. The
good news is that Lightspeed
has excellent support and will
refurbish it as part of a program
to upgrade to the latest model.
I don't know how old the
More than performance, price, or features, the most
important factor in purchasing a headset is comfort.
If it isn't comfortable you won't want to wear it.
And like a helmet, it's useless if you don't wear it.
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FLIGHT TRAINING NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2021
David Clark headset is. My father
gave it to me when I started
flying 23 years ago. He had
it many years before that. In
2003 I walked into David Clark's
offices in Worcester, Massachusetts,
and asked for a refresh.
An hour later they brought out
what looked like a new headset,
no charge. Recently I put new
ear seals on it because one had
split along the seam and the
foam was showing. Otherwise
it's been flawless. What other
piece of equipment in your life
can you say that about? -IJT
MY PICKS
What I wear and why

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