Modern pilots use headsets to limit engine noise and improve our ability to hear Air Traffic Control and others on the plane. Most pilots buy an entry level headset to use for themselves during flight training, and then upgrade to something with more noise protection once they get their license. Many pilots also buy at least one extra headset to use with their friends and family. Nothing says “real pilot” like having your own personal headsets.
SCFC has invited Senior Instructor Michael Dutton to hold an information session about the variety of headsets types and capabilities available on the market. Michael first started flying as a helicopter pilot who often rely on fairly advanced noise cancellation technology to dampen out rotor noise. He’s since transitioned most of his flying to airplanes and has used a variety of headsets along the way, ultimately to work up to the type of headsets preferred by commercial pilots.
If you’ve been using loaner headsets and got tired of gambling on sound quality and comfort over the ears, it’s time to get yourself a headset that is perfect for you. Come and start the education process with us.
Note: If you are a pilot with headsets that you no longer use, and are looking to sell them to a new pilot starting out, please join us and bring your headset. That use headset can gain new life as a discounted offering to someone just starting out, or can serve as their backup headset for the first flight guest.
Michael Dutton is a CFI, and CFII in fixed wing, with private pilot privileges in helicopters. He’s been flying and working at San Carlos airport for over ten years, first working for the Flight Center before moving on to Airport Operations and now as Flight Instructor. His past work experience also includes time with NASA and San Carlos Airport administration.
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