Noise Cancelling Headsets?

[gutshotdraw]

Gun,

A couple of bigger issues here too regarding this WONDERFUL product.

Bose was pissed because, even though the QC2 (their product) was featured as part of this setup, their existing line of NC Headsets that they charge WAY TOO MUCH FOR was being impacted. You'd think they'd be happy about the increased sales of the QC2 but... whatever.

SWA lawyers probably though that the fact a SWA pilot MADE the U-FLY MIC set-up and many of their crews used (use ) the adapter set up was a bit too close for comfort in the liability sense. Lawyers... sheesh.

Bottom line. THIS IS A WONDERFUL PRODUCT FOR ANY PROFESSIONAL PILOT. I don't endorse crap, never have. Every once in a while a really cool product comes out that really improves quality of life on the road for me. This is the best one since the digital E6B computer (loved that thing). I enjoy dispatchers much more now!

the U FLY MIC never got big business' approval so Bose sought to sue the small guy. When that failed, they sought to destroy his customer base by scaring SWA and the FAA into thinking that a pilots choice of headset would cause an airplane to immediately explode because it wasn't TSO'd.

Mike got the darn thing TSO'd. End of story. Who lost? Big business (BOSE). I love it!!!

Who won? The little guy... and me.

What he said.

The only things I would add is that the Bose X (which I have used many times on contract airplanes and is a good headset) is inferior to the QC2 setup in three respects:
1. Cost
2. No I-Pod plug in
3. You can't use it while airlining to drown out the screaming babies because you can't take the mike off and would therefore look like a total doofus in seat 13B with your headset on.:smash:

 

[gutshotdraw]

They can have my uflymike when they pry it from my cold, dead hands.

Oh, and what he said too.

 

[skyismyoffice]

http://www.uflymike.com/id8.html

Good info - Thanks! TSO or no TSO, I like mine.

 

[Jet41]

It passed the testing, not sure TSO issued at this point

 

[sweptwingz]

Let's just say "A lot" of NJA pilots use the QC Bose with U Fly Mike.

It's a really good set up.

 

[Danny040]

You can't take the mic off and use it while airlining? Is that correct? Will I be able to plug it in my laptop and watch movies? Ipod is a go also, right?

I borrowed one last tour and it made so much difference.

Santa was just notified that my Qc2 and uflymike are the only things on the sleigh for me this year.

 

[gutshotdraw]

You can't take the mic off and use it while airlining? Is that correct? Will I be able to plug it in my laptop and watch movies? Ipod is a go also, right?

I borrowed one last tour and it made so much difference.

Santa was just notified that my Qc2 and uflymike are the only things on the sleigh for me this year.

No, it's the Bose X $1,000, fancy-schmancy, TSO, STC, aviation headset that has no I-Pod plug and the mike is not removable.

The Bose QC2 is an over-the-ear, active noise cancellation headset aimed at the regular consumer market. The mini-plug that you use to plug into your I-pod, DVD player, or whatever is removable from the headset. The Uflymike plugs into that opening and then functions as an aviation headset compatable with most jet aircraft headset plugs. But there is also an additional input on the Uflymike that allows a mini plug cord to connect your I-pod to the headset in the cockpit (a real lifesaver on long trips or when flying with a sack of wheat in the other seat.) I only use it in cruise. With the volume set properly, you'll never miss a radio call.

 

[x402]

No, it's the Bose X $1,000, fancy-schmancy, TSO, STC, aviation headset that has no I-Pod plug and the mike is not removable.

The Bose QC2 is an over-the-ear, active noise cancellation headset aimed at the regular consumer market. The mini-plug that you use to plug into your I-pod, DVD player, or whatever is removable from the headset. The Uflymike plugs into that opening and then functions as an aviation headset compatable with most jet aircraft headset plugs. But there is also an additional input on the Uflymike that allows a mini plug cord to connect your I-pod to the headset in the cockpit (a real lifesaver on long trips or when flying with a sack of wheat in the other seat.) I only use it in cruise. With the volume set properly, you'll never miss a radio call.

I see some things won't change between companies.

 

[fly2dive]

(a real lifesaver on long trips or when flying with a sack of wheat in the other seat.) .

Gut, watch what you say! I didn't think our last trip was that bad.

Also the best $500 aviation investment I have made in years!!

 

[bosdrx]

I've been using the LightSpeed Mach 1 headset. It doesn't have active canceling but its really quiet with the ear molds or the good earplugs. It also has the mp3/cell phone adapter. You just can't use them in the cabin like the QC2.

http://www.anrheadsets.com/products-Mach1.asp
http://earplugstore.stores.yahoo.net/cofotipeco1p.html

 

[illeagle]

I use the QC2 and uflymike in a mid size biz jet and it is great. Carry some extra AAA batteries in the case with you and buy yourself an Ipod and you too will be glad you did. Check Ebay for a better price on the Bose QC2 headest. Makes long days and long flights a lot more enjoyable.

 

[gunfyter]

One problem with the mike is this:

If the mike jack backs out of the headset every so slightly... you won't know it and miss radio calls from center.

The way I avoid this is listen to Rush on the ndb radio. If I don't hear Limbaugh ... I know the mike jack has backed out.

Either that or the Democrats have pushed through the unFairness doctrine.

 

[gutshotdraw]

Gut, watch what you say! I didn't think our last trip was that bad.

Also the best $500 aviation investment I have made in years!!

Haven't had one on this fleet yet, yourself included amigo. Just getting ready for some of the usual suspects....

My record is intact....broke another one today....and we were supposed to go to Hawaii tomorrow...:bawling:

 

[bosdrx]

One problem with the mike is this:

If the mike jack backs out of the headset every so slightly... you won't know it and miss radio calls from center.

The way I avoid this is listen to Rush on the ndb radio. If I don't hear Limbaugh ... I know the mike jack has backed out.

Either that or the Democrats have pushed through the unFairness doctrine.

Rush is still around? I thought that guy OD'd on pain killers years ago...

 

[gunfyter]

Tip for NJI guys.

When crossing water

15.420 mhz*

Sounds real good with the Bose QC2 11a-2p Central.

I use to have a frequency that worked in Kuwait but I lost it.

Seriously though, I believe HF communications is much easier using this headset.

 

[Say Again Over]

If the mike jack backs out of the headset every so slightly... you won't know it and miss radio calls from center

Ya but not to worry, it's TSO'd.

 

[Nolife]

Does uflymike work with QC3? I find it more comfortable than QC2.

 

[Jafo73]

Does uflymike work with QC3? I find it more comfortable than QC2.

No, the QC3 plug is different and the mic adapter won't work with it.

 

[FLYLOW22]

Ya but not to worry, it's TSO'd.

Airplanes are TSO'd but they crash.

Replace the O-Ring on the UFLY MIC adapter if the connection between the headest and the boom mic seems loose.

Common sense? Yes.

Kinda unziping your fly before pizzing. Next thing you know, I may need unifomr pants with a TSO so I can pee without remembering to unzip my fly.

 

[gutshotdraw]

Now THATwas funny!