Burt Compton - Marfa wrote:
Headset in a glider? I bet you you are actually using this headset in
a motorglider or self-launch because of the motor noise. Hope you fix
the squealing feedback problem.

But if you are using a headset in a pure sailplane, how do you hear the
lift, sink, (un)coordinated flight and all the other organic sounds of
soaring? I'm not talking about your audio variometer. Your craft
speaks to you in quiet whispers meant only for you. Don't miss this
information it shares with you, especially in a well-sealed sailplane.
Strive to be one with your sailplane.

Keep it simple.

Burt
Marfa, Texas USA

Burt,

Check out the link that I posted for the headset.

It's a great headseat for gliding because it is an open headset (no ear
seal) and only has a speaker on one side. It allows all the
convenience of using a headset while allowing a glider pilot to still
hear all the necessary sounds you mention.

I've run across several people that use headsets in gliders. Of
course, none of them use the ANR or PNR headsets that you would use in
a powered aircraft. Most of them use something similar - PilotUSA,
Telex, Plantronics. They all are pretty much the same design: speaker
for one ear, unsealed, boom mike, and minimal over or around the head
fitting or even one piece designed to go over/in the ear.

They really are convenient when used with a PTT especially for gliders
without built-in radios.

A couple of our club members were out in your neck of the woods doing
some soaring back in July. From the pictures it looks like a great
place to soar.

Take care,
Steve