Headset for the Classic

[Kruger Stellman]

The uflymic has provided the clearest transmission and reception (with the QC-15) of any headset I've used, including the bose X.

Just remember that the QC-2's & QC-15's are not TSO'd headsets. Some company's are requesting that they not be used in the cockpit!

K.S.

 

[avbug]

It's largely a matter of semantics. The Uflymic is TSO'd. It can be purchased with earbuds that are TSO'd. I carry a set in my bag, and will plug them in if someone throws a fit. I've heard one person whine about the QC-15, who was then caught shortly thereafter with the same headset. Go figure.

While some companies do stipulate a TSO'd headset, one is splitting hairs. The uflymic is TSO'd, the earbuds are TSO'd, and if one uses both, the presence of the noise-cancelling QC-15 becomes superfluous...little more than a device to make things quiet. Under the regulation, a TSO for the headset isn't required. Only various company requirements stipulate as much.

I find that the combination of the two works very well, and have found very little need to drag the earbuds out of the flight bag.

http://www.uflymike.com/id19.html

 

[Kruger Stellman]

It's largely a matter of semantics. The Uflymic is TSO'd. It can be purchased with earbuds that are TSO'd. I carry a set in my bag, and will plug them in if someone throws a fit. I've heard one person whine about the QC-15, who was then caught shortly thereafter with the same headset. Go figure.

While some companies do stipulate a TSO'd headset, one is splitting hairs. The uflymic is TSO'd, the earbuds are TSO'd, and if one uses both, the presence of the noise-cancelling QC-15 becomes superfluous...little more than a device to make things quiet. Under the regulation, a TSO for the headset isn't required. Only various company requirements stipulate as much.

I find that the combination of the two works very well, and have found very little need to drag the earbuds out of the flight bag.

http://www.uflymike.com/id19.html

Original Uflymic's were NOT TSO'd We were issued a voice mail from the chief pilot not to use them. Lot of guys still do. I personally use a Plantronics MS 50 with a custom molded earpiece. Have for 25 years and still have some of my hearing left. What he say?

 

[avbug]

I had a plantronics MS-50 for a while. I used it with an earpiece, rather than the over-the-head band. The microphone transmitted well enough, but without being able to hear in both ears, I found it difficult to use.

My hearing is far enough gone that I have a hard time making out what's being said unless I can hear it with both ears, and can concentrate on what's said. I could get away with the Plantronics headset domestically, but internationally, and in the Northeast US (which might as well be a foreign country), I found that listening with both ears was necessary.

I used the airman 750 headphones, and keep one as a backup, but it doesn't cut out enough sound to really improve on communications. I don't believe that ANR is necessary, but it's a nice feature.

All of the uflymic have met the same standard of construction and meet the requirements of the TSO, but only more recent ones have the sticker. The folks at uflymic will TSO the older micsets if required.

 

[blingair]

Thanks for all the replies. I think I'm going to stick with my Bose X for my first trip and think about switching to the 750 is it doesn't work out. And it seems that the common thread between most pilots is we are all deaf or going deaf. What?

 

[mblackey]

Thanks for all the replies. I think I'm going to stick with my Bose X for my first trip and think about switching to the 750 is it doesn't work out. And it seems that the common thread between most pilots is we are all deaf or going deaf. What?

The QC-2 is a certified TSO part to our headset, part no. HB-200 in the FAA parts manual. Saying the QC-2 is not TSO'd like saying the cordset isn't TSO'd... it's not by itself. it's just a part. Well, it's a TSO certified part.

Here's what you have to have for a TSO'd headset:

1. QC-2
2. UFlyMike Adapter
3. Westone UM1 earbuds

Those 3 parts make up a completely TSO'd headset.

The QC-15 should be TSO'd by Sep. It's a matter of paperwork. Everything else, including testing, is done.

We can retrofit non-TSO'd headsets using the QC-2 beginning in Aug.

A Plantronics MS-50 with a custom earmold is no longer TSO'd, per FAR Part 21, Subpart O. It's a non-approved 3rd party modification. Something to think about... extended exposure to 85 db (a Boeing cockpit) causes hearing loss. How many db do you think you needs to come out of that Plantronics to hear, considering you have to overcome what's coming in the non-earpiece ear? Result, significant hearing loss in the earpiece ear.

If you want media input for you Bose X, check our Stephan Robinson's invention at www.montanamods.com

 

[Kruger Stellman]

The QC-2 is a certified TSO part to our headset, part no. HB-200 in the FAA parts manual. Saying the QC-2 is not TSO'd like saying the cordset isn't TSO'd... it's not by itself. it's just a part. Well, it's a TSO certified part.

Here's what you have to have for a TSO'd headset:

1. QC-2
2. UFlyMike Adapter
3. Westone UM1 earbuds

Those 3 parts make up a completely TSO'd headset.

The QC-15 should be TSO'd by Sep. It's a matter of paperwork. Everything else, including testing, is done.

We can retrofit non-TSO'd headsets using the QC-2 beginning in Aug.

A Plantronics MS-50 with a custom earmold is no longer TSO'd, per FAR Part 21, Subpart O. It's a non-approved 3rd party modification. Something to think about... extended exposure to 85 db (a Boeing cockpit) causes hearing loss. How many db do you think you needs to come out of that Plantronics to hear, considering you have to overcome what's coming in the non-earpiece ear? Result, significant hearing loss in the earpiece ear.

If you want media input for you Bose X, check our Stephan Robinson's invention at www.montanamods.com

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