Question for SWA folks.

[DougCorp-9]

DO you guys use your own headsets in the airplane? Does the company give you a pair of headsets? And last, what is the name of that mic add on for the Bose headsets that a bunch of you guys use?

Thanks

 

[jball2]

They give you a telex 850 ANR to keep. I don't like it though.


The Uflymike is the Bose adapter and it is AWESOME!!!!!!

 

[T-1GUY]

Are you free to use the Bose 15 with u fly mike???

 

[waveflyer]

Finally, we're allowed to use any headset approved by Feds -
Kind of a silly chapter in the culture closed- good on em for getting it right- now I only wish the company can get their $$ back when I return the telex after buying uflymike

 

[madjack]

Rumor has it that the reason SWA is allowing SWAPA pilots to use the QC2/15/UFLYmike again (a large percentage of the group were using this headset combo when it was outlawed a few years back) we (SWA) is because the AAI pilots can and do use this headset....

 

[vixin]

Oh yes that's the reason. Over 2000 SWA pilots used it but because AAI pilots do SWA caved and is now allowing it. I think it had something to do with Steve C. telling them how stupid the decision was.

 

[Ty Webb]

You can reduce the noise level in most Boeings about 20 decibels, just by removing the windshield wipers . . . . and avoidance bidding.

. . . . drumroll/cymbal splash . . . . "Thanks, everyone, you've been great . . . . I'll be here all week".

 

[Whataburger]

I love the D.C. H-10-60.

I considered the Bose contraption, but it's been illegal. It will be legal soon. I don't like buying batteries for my kids toys. I am not a fan of carrying batteries for my headset.

BUT, the company will buy you a Telex. I have no complaints. AND most importanly - they were FREE.

 

[oriondriver]

One AAA battery every 2-3, three day trips is not that many batteries to carry. IMHO

 

[Fubijaakr]

My experience is one AAA battery lasts between 50-60 flying hours.