Author Topic: Need Info on a Good Headset for cesna 157 (Read 394 times)

Iceman24 · « **on:** October 06, 2005, 11:47:48 AM »

been flyin a cesna 157 and need to get a good headset and don't know a whole lot about them... don't wanna spend 600 bucks for the bose... anybody have any experience with any good brands... looking for something descent but not too expensive

eagl · « **Reply #1 on:** October 06, 2005, 01:59:51 PM »

David Clark. Expensive but worth it. Go to a shop and try them on first, and pay special attention to the various types of earcup seals. And try them on with your flying glasses or sunglasses on. Find a pair you like, then walk around the store for half an hour wearing them. If your head doesn't hurt after that, buy them without regard to price.

Seriously. Don't go cheap on your headset or you'll regret it.

Iceman24 · « **Reply #2 on:** October 06, 2005, 02:15:26 PM »

SkyLite SL-800 Features:
Excellent 26db Noice Reduction
Full Flexible Adjustable Mic Boom
Dual(Differential) Volume Controls on Headset
Stereo and Mono Switchable
Extremely light-weight of only 13.2oz
Comfortable Design w/ Soft Cushion Pad
Electret Noise Cancelling Microphone
Gold Platted Plug for Improved Conductivity
Work for all Standard Airplanes around the World
Foldable Compact Design for Storage
One Year Warranty

are these descent ? ... only ones i have used are david clarks and they are wayyy too expensive for a new 1... i have 1 that is about 8 years old and getting worn out and ragged

eagl · « **Reply #3 on:** October 06, 2005, 02:44:11 PM »

All I know is that I bought a cheap headset when I was getting my PPL, and the USAF uses david clark. I had a chance to wear some USAF david clarks for a few hours, and 3 hours wearing the david clarks felt like 15 minutes wearing my original ones.

Second-rate gear has no place in an airplane IMHO. Don't ever buy a headset without trying them on and wearing them for at least 15-20 minutes. You're going to be wearing these things every second of every flight so they better be comfortable, and in an emergency your life could depend on your ability to communicate. How much are those 2 considerations worth to you?

Debonair · « **Reply #4 on:** October 06, 2005, 06:55:40 PM »

My David Clark H10-13.4 is excellent all around.
Probably a good reason why you see these sets on just about every pilot's head...what is a C-157? (150 or 177 i'm guessing)

Chairboy · « **Reply #5 on:** October 06, 2005, 07:59:49 PM »

I love my David-Clark 10-40s. Might be old, maybe I got 'em on eBay, but solid as a rock and never had a problem.

A friend of mine got a super cheap 'Featherweight' set that he swears by, spent like $50-60 new for them.

Golfer · « **Reply #6 on:** October 06, 2005, 11:53:55 PM »

I use David Clark H10-13.4's. The 13.4 is its weight...and they're quite comfortable. Some complain that they really clamp onto your head but I don't personally have that problem so I can't chalk that up to the 'con' category.

Pro's:
Lightweight
Durable
Affordable
Lots of support and know-how out there if something goes wrong (an event I have yet to experience)

Cons:
Not ANR (Active Noise Reduction) which requires an electrical power source such as a 9v or some AA batteries.

H10-13.4's on Sportys

5 year warranty and for under 300 bucks. In a very unscientific survey of things I've noticed...these are by far the most common headset you see.

Here they are in action...even on a test flight I still find time to goof off

Golfer · « **Reply #7 on:** October 07, 2005, 12:05:43 AM »

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don't know a whole lot about them... don't wanna spend 600 bucks for the bose... anybody have any experience with any good brands

And on another note...where can I find a Bose for $600? I'm all over that and then it's all over ebay...cha ching!

The Bose X's are a pretty standard $995. My buddy is off at CRJ training for an airline so he offered me the use of his Flightcom Denali ANR's and I like them. They're also yellow

But one thing about a 172, Mooney, Saratoga or 310...they're all noisy. They were noisy with the ANR. They were noisy with the my passive Dave Clarks. They're hell on eardrums with nothing.

Like Eagl said...DO NOT SKIMP on this area. As a matter of safety but as a matter of practicality. No reason to sacrifice your hearing for something as silly as saving $100 on a headset.

I just sold some H10-60's on ebay. They went for $250...there are deals to be had there but personally I buy new. If I was buying a flight helmet...New Gentex is the only way to go. Same goes with headsets and more importantly...underwear!

Happy Flying!

Toad · « **Reply #8 on:** October 07, 2005, 12:16:29 AM »

I had these in my PT-19 for about 12 years. No problems, worked well in a difficult open cockpit environment. I had them in cloth helmets so they didn't blow off when you leaned around the windscreens.

Pretty inexpensive, pretty comfortable, durable. If you're on a budget, take a look at them. They have DLX now too.. reasonable, look a bit better even.

Flightcom 4DX

Scooter · « **Reply #9 on:** October 07, 2005, 08:59:53 AM »

I know about a Cessna 150 and a 152, whats a "cesna 157"?

Just asking.

btw look into a noise cancelling headset, spendy but I will never fly again without one.

Golfer · « **Reply #10 on:** October 07, 2005, 09:05:00 AM »

You out of FXE, Scooter? Used to live in Lake Park and worked and flew out of Lantana and Wellington Aero Club. Got down to Boca, Executive and Pompano (who knew it was a fish?

) now and then. That place sure is a change of pace for a displaced Ohioan.

Scooter · « **Reply #11 on:** October 07, 2005, 09:15:55 AM »

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Originally posted by Golfer
You out of FXE, Scooter? Used to live in Lake Park and worked and flew out of Lantana and Wellington Aero Club. Got down to Boca, Executive and Pompano (who knew it was a fish? ) now and then. That place sure is a change of pace for a displaced Ohioan.

I am now based at VRB but years ago lived in Ft. Lauderdale and flew out of FXE and Pompano. If you get down to these parts let's hook up for lunch.

I am in the middle of my annual so I won't be flying for another week or so. I needed to send the MP/FP gauge out for OH but just the usual stuff along with 3 new tires this time (I hate changing the darn things). The goal is to shift this event to the cooler months and out of hurricane season.

Scooter · « **Reply #12 on:** October 07, 2005, 09:18:34 AM »

I just realized I am signed in with a very old handle,

lets see what I can do about this

Scootter · « **Reply #13 on:** October 07, 2005, 09:20:38 AM »

Ok now this is better, I wonder how the old handle came up?

cpxxx · « **Reply #14 on:** October 07, 2005, 11:05:26 AM »

I bought a new headset recently, reviewed all the options and eventually bought the obvious one. The David Clarke 13.4. I flew yesterday, thinking back I now realise that I put it on and forgot I was wearing it. That in itself tells me I made a good choice.

It's the bestseller for a very good reason.