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PostPosted: Sat Jan 28, 2006 8:18 am    Post subject: helmet (was: Why use starter contactor (fire)) Reply with quote

Mickey Coggins wrote:

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Although I know it would be a good idea, I just can't see
myself flying around with a helmet in an RV without getting
paid. However, speaking of eye protection, can anyone
recommend some good eye protection in case of a bird strike?

I wear a helmet. It provides several useful features:

1. It holds my mic and earspeakers;

2. it provides protection for my noggin from the canopy when someone
else is in the airplane yankin'-'n'-bankin';

3. it provides much better passive hearing protection than a headset;

4. it keeps the sun off my head;

5. it keeps my head warm in winter;

6. the visor provides sun and impact protection for my eyes without
interfering with my peripheral vision;

7. it provides an attach point for an oxygen mask (those of you building
a Harmon Rocket might consider this as your Rocket will work just fine
up at the flight levels where you will get really great fuel efficiency);

8. you can paint stuff on it to look really cool or really stupid
depending on who's looking.

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PostPosted: Sat Jan 28, 2006 11:06 am    Post subject: helmet (was: Why use starter contactor (fire)) Reply with quote

Brian Lloyd wrote:
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8. you can paint stuff on it to look really cool or really stupid
depending on who's looking.

Now you're talkin'! Smile It sounds like you've got a nice
helmet. Which brand/model do you use? I've seen a lot of
nice ones on the web, but I never wanted to buy one without
trying it on. I really can't recall any helmets on sale
at the last few SNFs or OSH, but perhaps I overlooked them.

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PostPosted: Sat Jan 28, 2006 11:38 am    Post subject: helmet (was: Why use starter contactor (fire)) Reply with quote

How do you avoid scratching the canopy with a helmet? I think they use
cloth covers in modern fighters. We don't have much room to spare in an RV.

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PostPosted: Sat Jan 28, 2006 11:53 am    Post subject: helmet (was: Why use starter contactor (fire)) Reply with quote

Mickey Coggins wrote:
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Brian Lloyd wrote:
> 8. you can paint stuff on it to look really cool or really stupid
> depending on who's looking.

Now you're talkin'! Smile It sounds like you've got a nice
helmet. Which brand/model do you use? I've seen a lot of
nice ones on the web, but I never wanted to buy one without
trying it on. I really can't recall any helmets on sale
at the last few SNFs or OSH, but perhaps I overlooked them.

I bought mine at Flight Suits, Ltd. (http://www.flightsuits.com/) They
usually have a booth at OSH. I don't know about SnF.

I have an HGU-33 with a single visor. (I wish I had the dual visor.)

The trick is to get Flight Suits to provide the helmet, earspeakers, and
mic wiring. Get the helmet fit-kit from Oregon Aero. Their approach to
the liner and earspeakers is quieter and more comfortable. I can wear my
helmet literally all day long and never feel uncomfortable.

Get the super-duper noise-canceling mic from Sigtronics.
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