UFlyMike revisited... What's the story? Bc it's awesome(!)

[mblackey]

$30 for a sticker - really? Or is there more involved?

Baja.

You got it, there's more involved. We've tried to offer customers another option besides buying a new one.

Mike

 

[mblackey]

For the TSO to be in effect you have to wear the ear buds underneath the headset correct? If so, how many people really do that?

Correct-a-mundo.

If a pilot were ever questioned about it, It would also be the first time in the history of commercial aviation a pilot was inspected for compliance with the TSO Authorization. There's at least one Fed I know that does, Walt Bala, Alaska POI. He doesn't inspect any other headsets to that level of detail, just ours.... He also thinks we should still be doing ADF approaches (I made that part up).

Mike

 

[GuppyWN]

Since the feds don't care if your headset is TSO'd I really doubt they will look for a sticker.

Gup

 

[mike51135]

Just had a fed on my jumpseat the other day while wearing mine...he never said a word.

I forgot to put in my earbuds also...

 

[Fubijaakr]

There's at least one Fed I know that does, Walt Bala, Alaska POI. He doesn't inspect any other headsets to that level of detail, just ours.... He also thinks we should still be doing ADF approaches

Actually he thinks we should be doing radio range approaches.

 

[SMcC]

Why spend your own money on something the company provides?
...I assume your airlines equip the flight decks with headsets.

 

[Captzaahlie]

Interestingly enough I'll be situation like mike51135 and will share the results. With speaker on low during the below 10k portion what could be an issue? In cruise you can just use a speaker & hand mic. right?
(just some simple logic, {which never applies in this industry} and yes I'll keep my old ear tube h/s in my bag just in case.)

This brings me to my next long (sorry) question for all you Uflymike users
I just found both a newly ordered Bose qc15 & UFM boom waiting for me when I got home from trip 2 days ago and love them both already.

(Very nicely constructed product Mblackey! :beer:).​

I plan on using the headset "side saddle" by that meaning leaving the left ear slightly off so I can hear the guy in the left seat bark at me when I screw up. (not that that's a usual situation.... anyhow, using the intercom between us in not an option because the cockpit is very quiet in cruise). The only problem I see with this set up is that the left side of the h/s is where the boom unit plugs in so it's a little awkward to speak into the mic. if you want to slide the ear cup back to hear the boss (a little longer boom would make it work better for an fo to do this).
The other thing I could do is just flip (turn) the headset around and bend the boom backwards and use it that way, but once again the boom length is just a good inch too short, it'll prob work but I've alway like having the boom in front of my mouth instead of parked by my cheek. The easiest solution would be to just upgrade and get in the left seat all the time instead of once in a while for IRO duties but that won't happen for a while. I'm considering lengthening the boom to be the easiest option but I hoping someone has found a simple work around that I'm missing. Mike? Any other FO's? Thanks! Z.

 

[Captzaahlie]

Why spend your own money on something the company provides?
...I assume your airlines equip the flight decks with headsets.

I used junk for years too....

But an alternate and equal use of the BOSE will be for listing to tunes, drowning out crying babies, and plugging them into my laptop to watch movies during international dead heading. You need to hear these things plugged into your favorite CD..... the rest of the world disappears in some pretty amazing sound! This is coming from a guy that doesn't even own an mp3 player, all though I guess my smart phone qualifies... haven't tried them in the phone yet. For my first flying job (flt instructing/135 charter) my Dad treated me to a pair of David Clark for my birthday. Which I sold after moving to the regionals, since then I've used what's been provided and they suck in comparison. Amazingly, even my wife agreed I deserved a quality h/s after all these years despite the $500 (tax deductible) investment.

 

[Captzaahlie]

Just had a fed on my jumpseat the other day while wearing mine...he never said a word.

I forgot to put in my earbuds also...

I "forgot" to purchase the earbuds~ lol
(on purpose)

 

[mblackey]

Interestingly enough I'll be situation like mike51135 and will share the results. With speaker on low during the below 10k portion what could be an issue? In cruise you can just use a speaker & hand mic. right?
(just some simple logic, {which never applies in this industry} and yes I'll keep my old ear tube h/s in my bag just in case.)

This brings me to my next long (sorry) question for all you Uflymike users
I just found both a newly ordered Bose qc15 & UFM boom waiting for me when I got home from trip 2 days ago and love them both already.

(Very nicely constructed product Mblackey! :beer:).​

I plan on using the headset "side saddle" by that meaning leaving the left ear slightly off so I can hear the guy in the left seat bark at me when I screw up. (not that that's a usual situation.... anyhow, using the intercom between us in not an option because the cockpit is very quiet in cruise). The only problem I see with this set up is that the left side of the h/s is where the boom unit plugs in so it's a little awkward to speak into the mic. if you want to slide the ear cup back to hear the boss (a little longer boom would make it work better for an fo to do this).
The other thing I could do is just flip (turn) the headset around and bend the boom backwards and use it that way, but once again the boom length is just a good inch too short, it'll prob work but I've alway like having the boom in front of my mouth instead of parked by my cheek. The easiest solution would be to just upgrade and get in the left seat all the time instead of once in a while for IRO duties but that won't happen for a while. I'm considering lengthening the boom to be the easiest option but I hoping someone has found a simple work around that I'm missing. Mike? Any other FO's? Thanks! Z.

First, you're welcome! We've not found a good solution for those that have issue with the mic on the left. We DO have a longer mic, though, about two inches longer. I always kept both ears covered in the left seat. When the boss said something, I figured it was likely about his investment strategy or one of his ex-wives... I just smiled and nodded. Figured if it was important, he would call back...

Mike

 

[Captzaahlie]

First, you're welcome! We've not found a good solution for those that have issue with the mic on the left. We DO have a longer mic, though, about two inches longer. I always kept both ears covered in the left seat. When the boss said something, I figured it was likely about his investment strategy or one of his ex-wives... I just smiled and nodded. Figured if it was important, he would call back...

Mike

Hello again Mike,

About your mic....

I would like to speak to you about the longer mic.
When is an ok time to call you with a quick question?

Thanks,
Z.

 

[CA1900]

Why spend your own money on something the company provides?
...I assume your airlines equip the flight decks with headsets.

I know of no company that supplies a headset as comfortable and quiet as the QC+UFM combo.

That's kinda like saying that because your company supplies unlimited peanuts, why spend your own money on a sandwich?

 

[mblackey]

Hello again Mike,

About your mic....

I would like to speak to you about the longer mic.
When is an ok time to call you with a quick question?

Thanks,
Z.

Any time. My mobile is 719-332-9670 We're in MST.

Mike

 

[gutshotdraw]

Why spend your own money on something the company provides?
...I assume your airlines equip the flight decks with headsets.

Because I actually want to be able to HEAR when I'm 70.

Because I miss WAY fewer radio calls with the Bose/UFM than I did with the POS Telex 750 the company put in the airplanes.

Because I like to be able to shut out the screaming babies and moronic amateur travelers when I ride the airlines.

Because it was the best $500 I ever spent in this business.

That's just a few reasons why. And CA's analogy about peanuts is spot on.

 

[Captzaahlie]

Because I actually want to be able to HEAR when I'm 70.

Because I miss WAY fewer radio calls with the Bose/UFM than I did with the POS Telex 750 the company put in the airplanes.

Because I like to be able to shut out the screaming babies and moronic amateur travelers when I ride the airlines.

Because it was the best $500 I ever spent in this business.

That's just a few reasons why. And CA's analogy about peanuts is spot on.

Well said Gut!

 

[Captzaahlie]

Any time. My mobile is 719-332-9670 We're in MST.

Mike

I sent you a PM which should suffice, I didn't want to intruder on your weekend time with the family or whatever and call at the wrong time.
Thanks for making yourself so easy to contact....
Z.

 

[Fubijaakr]

They turned around my repair request in less than a week. Can't wait until my next trip to try it out.

 

[gutshotdraw]

They turned around my repair request in less than a week. Can't wait until my next trip to try it out.

Glad to hear it Fubi.

 

[Hamburger]

For the TSO to be in effect you have to wear the ear buds underneath the headset correct?

First. There is no requirement that equipment not permanently affixed to the airplane be TSO'd. I carry a copy of the ruling from their boss for any Fed that doesn't understand this.
The earbud is to maintain audio in the event of battery failure. If they want to push this, the same thing can be easily accomplished by turning the speaker above the Fed's head to full blast and opening all the channels.

That may be pretty annoying if you don't have noise cancellation.......

 

[mblackey]

The Fed or the speaker?

 

[Fubijaakr]

Got my repaired Uflymike back and its working like new. Thanks, Mike!

 

[DX Jake]

LOL~ Just got an email few minutes ago, that your product was shipped today, looking forward to using them!
Hey while I got you; I have a pair of BOSE q115's coming already too but I was curious about these:

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=7097117&sku=A338-1060

I'm walking down to their store in a few minutes and going to scope them out, at first glance they almost look like a knock off on the BOSE.
(I already understand from your web page most others wont work.....)

Just wondering thats all, would be nice to find a less $ headset than the BOSE.

2 Bose headsets zaahalie? MUST be NICE! Miss ya man. Maybe I'll see ya when we start CHS. :beer:

 

[CTflyer]

Why spend your own money on something the company provides?
...I assume your airlines equip the flight decks with headsets.

We have the piece of sh%^&t 750's on our 320's. A few years ago I bought the 850. No battery required and it is pretty quiet compared to the 750.

I am considering though the UFM setup some time this year...

 

[GuppyWN]

Don't consider it - do it.

You'll be amazed.

Gup

 

[Fubijaakr]

Its the best headset/mike combo on the market today...

 

[mblackey]

Got my repaired Uflymike back and its working like new. Thanks, Mike!

No problemo.

 

[CA1900]

Hey Mike, quick question:

I've had my UFM for almost four years now. Love the thing, but the microphone sure lets in a ton of wind noise compared to others. (The switch is on low, but it's still too loud, so I have to keep turning the airplane's hot mike on and off when I want to talk.)

Is it possible for you to modify it to make it quieter, and if so, what might that cost me (in dollars and turnaround time)?

Thanks!

 

[av8tor4239]

Love my Ufly fly mike and my qc15's... although I have an small issue with the qc 15's.... when using reverse thrust the ANR kicks off for less than a second and it sounds like an explosion..... anyone else ever notice this??

 

[SpyFlysDOTs]

Love my Ufly fly mike and my qc15's... although I have an small issue with the qc 15's.... when using reverse thrust the ANR kicks off for less than a second and it sounds like an explosion..... anyone else ever notice this??

Sometimes this happens to me, also when going over a runway bump on takeoff. Have figured out, only when battery is very low so replace my battery immediately after this happens.

 

[wnplt]

CA1900,

You can turn the mic gain down using supplied tool. The adjustment is the small hole on the side of UflyMike. That should quiet down the sidetone and transmission volume.