Helmets

I am considering the use of a helmet for my recreational flying!  I ike the idea of something that will fit over my Bose AN20 headset.  I have seen pics of people doing this but never see a product logo or name.  Anyone with some suggestions or leads?  Visor (whether fixed or removable) would be great as well.

Thanks all - fly on!!

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Permalink Reply by christopher fryatt on March 27, 2020 at 3:36pm
Permalink Reply by Don Morrisey on March 27, 2020 at 5:19pm

David Clarke makes one which fits over headsets.  I also think helmets are a good idea while flying.  I have a David Clarke which I would give you if you buy my plane;)  I think you can add a visor too.  I bought mine used on ebay.

https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/avpages/dchelmet.php?gclid=C...

Permalink Reply by David J. Beaulieu on March 28, 2020 at 8:44pm

Don...thanks for the headset offer - the deal keeps getting better!  Just got to figure out how to get it past the "marital filter" without clogging things up ;)

Permalink Reply by David J. Beaulieu on March 29, 2020 at 7:25pm

BTW...I'm passing the word around up here about what a great deal I think your aircraft/engine package is!

Permalink Reply by Don Morrisey on March 29, 2020 at 7:49pm

Truly thank you for that. Crazy times, but we’ll see where it goes. I’ll deliver to Bangor!!

Permalink Reply by Scott Smith on March 27, 2020 at 5:54pm

This is quite common in the ultralight industry.  I like my setup from a company called comtronics..  It is a helmet with the headset built in.  They can customize the jack for whatever you need.  I got mine to plug into an icom a5 handheld via a ptt button.  Works great but you need to be careful with the boom mic. It seems to be a tad fragile

Permalink Reply by John Austin on March 28, 2020 at 7:52am

I have a 4-point harness but haven't quite felt the need for a helmet - yet.  (Famous last words! ha!)  The Praetor is kind of pricey, but one time I was whining about the cost of a quality motorcycle helmet and my brother, a very experienced rider, stopped me and said, "What's your brain worth?"  I stopped whining.    ;>)

John

N750A

Permalink Reply by Bob McDonald on March 28, 2020 at 12:17pm

Helmets are a good idea. Used them for years flying Ultralights in Canada. Maybe not for every day airport to airport stuff. But definitely a good idea for off airport stuff. I hit turbulence this winter near a mountain ridge that slammed my head into the cabin cross pipe of a Citabria GCBC while wearing a 4 point harness. My buddy actually cut his head in the same event.

Permalink Reply by David J. Beaulieu on March 28, 2020 at 7:43pm

Thanks for all the replies and links.  I've got an email question in to Praetor regarding their helmets.  They are on the pricey side, but still signficantly less than any helmet I wear/have worn during commercial or military flying or could possibly retrofit.  My recent forced landing has prompted me to move forward with acquiring a helmet for use recreationally - especially when flying over remote, hostile landscape.  Though I also have a four point harness system, I did feel a bit "naked" without a helmet while working my way toward the clear (no trees, gravel pits, etc.) forced landing area.  I also find a visor(clear) appealing for eye protection.  Sun glasses can be worn as appropriate for the flight conditons behind the visor. Anyway, that's where things stand for now...will update later.  Cheers!  Dave

Permalink Reply by David J. Beaulieu on March 30, 2020 at 7:48pm

Looks like Praetor links are down or no longer valid...

Permalink Reply by Keith Thomas on March 30, 2020 at 8:10pm

Interesting video on Helmets. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UeYb_zUfOoE

Permalink Reply by David J. Beaulieu on March 31, 2020 at 8:44am

Timely article - thanks for posting the link!  The helmet by Sky Cowboy Supply looks like a good possibility.  If Praetor doesn't get their website working pretty soon that may be my fall back plan.

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