Relay-Version: version B 2.10 5/3/83; site utzoo.UUCP Path: utzoo!linus!philabs!seismo!hao!hplabs!sri-unix!larson From: larson@sri-unix.UUCP Newsgroups: net.aviation Subject: Re: Headset inquiry - (nf) Message-ID: <5722@sri-unix.UUCP> Date: Tue, 19-Jul-83 14:41:31 EDT Article-I.D.: sri-unix.5722 Posted: Tue Jul 19 14:41:31 1983 Date-Received: Thu, 21-Jul-83 15:58:29 EDT Lines: 17 #R:hp-kirk:5500007:sri-unix:4000010:000:916 sri-unix!larson Jul 9 23:17:00 1983 I use Koss K-6 stereo headphones with an adaptor. I used to use the Pro-4AA's but the cord and the pads flaked out (I am still looking for parts to fix them). Under the headsets I wear earplugs (generally wadded kleenex -- not nearly as good as EAR plugs, but with the headsets they do the job). The comment about noise being a fatigue factor is very true. After 5 hours of smooth VFR in the 172 I am relaxed and calm with my ear protection, without it, I used to be nearly exhausted. The 172 has a button for transmit on the yoke, and I have used a plantronics for a mike (with my normal headset). I went back to the standard mike. I learned one thing relevant from my instrument instructor: communications is less important than flying the plane. Wait until you have time to reach for the mike. I will continue to think about flying until I have time to think about talking instead of multiplex. Alan