Headset Misfortunes

On Thu, 31 Jan 2008 22:33:23 -0500, Kyle Boatright wrote:

So, I'm stuck using the 'ol reliable $89 David Clark knock-off's I got when
I earned my license. They are not nearly as bad as I remembered, and it is
nice not having to deal with a battery box and AA batteries that die at
inconvenient times...

Newbie question, is not carrying backup headsets and batteries a given?
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On Feb 1, 9:14 pm, WJRFlyBoy wrote:
On Thu, 31 Jan 2008 22:33:23 -0500, Kyle Boatright wrote:
So, I'm stuck using the 'ol reliable $89 David Clark knock-off's I got when
I earned my license. They are not nearly as bad as I remembered, and it is
nice not having to deal with a battery box and AA batteries that die at
inconvenient times...

Newbie question, is not carrying backup headsets and batteries a given?
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it's still a pain in the ass to reach back and get the replacement
headset.

I use Lightspeed Thirty 3Gs. If the battery dies they seem to only lose
the noise canceling function. Were they to break completely I would
have the cabin speaker and handheld microphone. So for me, batteries -
yes, another headset - not necessarily. (I try very hard to make sure
that every portable device I carry uses AA batteries and I do keep a
supply of them handy.)

Tom

WJRFlyBoy wrote:
On Thu, 31 Jan 2008 22:33:23 -0500, Kyle Boatright wrote:


So, I'm stuck using the 'ol reliable $89 David Clark knock-off's I got when
I earned my license. They are not nearly as bad as I remembered, and it is
nice not having to deal with a battery box and AA batteries that die at
inconvenient times...


Newbie question, is not carrying backup headsets and batteries a given?

On Sat, 02 Feb 2008 07:41:13 -0500, T. McQuinn wrote:

I use Lightspeed Thirty 3Gs. If the battery dies they seem to only lose
the noise canceling function. Were they to break completely I would
have the cabin speaker and handheld microphone. So for me, batteries -
yes, another headset - not necessarily. (I try very hard to make sure
that every portable device I carry uses AA batteries and I do keep a
supply of them handy.)

Tom

Thanks.
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On Fri, 1 Feb 2008 23:14:52 -0500, WJRFlyBoy
wrote:

Newbie question, is not carrying backup headsets and batteries a given?

#1 - I keep two batteries in my kneeboard's zipper pocket.

#2 - My headset gives at least 10 hours of warning for battery
replacement. The first time I get the warning at startup, I go to #1.

#3 - Good ANR sets have auto shutoffs, so you don't arrive to the
cockpit with dead batteries.

#4 - I have three AA flashlights in my flight bag.

#5 - Most FBO's sell AA batteries. If not, a mini-mart next to the
airport does.

Seeing a pattern? G

On Sat, 02 Feb 2008 07:45:05 -0500, B A R R Y wrote:

On Fri, 1 Feb 2008 23:14:52 -0500, WJRFlyBoy
wrote:

Newbie question, is not carrying backup headsets and batteries a given?

#1 - I keep two batteries in my kneeboard's zipper pocket.

#2 - My headset gives at least 10 hours of warning for battery
replacement. The first time I get the warning at startup, I go to #1.

#3 - Good ANR sets have auto shutoffs, so you don't arrive to the
cockpit with dead batteries.

#4 - I have three AA flashlights in my flight bag.

#5 - Most FBO's sell AA batteries. If not, a mini-mart next to the
airport does.

Seeing a pattern? G

Sure do.

You own a battery factory lol
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On Thu, 31 Jan 2008 22:33:23 -0500, Kyle Boatright wrote:

So, I'm stuck using the 'ol reliable $89 David Clark knock-off's I got
when
I earned my license. They are not nearly as bad as I remembered, and it
is
nice not having to deal with a battery box and AA batteries that die at
inconvenient times...

Newbie question, is not carrying backup headsets and batteries a given?
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Remove numbers for gmail and for God's sake it ain't "gee" either!

Nope. ANR headsets still work with dead batteries. The ANR function is the
only thing you lose. With backup stuff, what do you really consider
necessary? I don't carry a spare GPS, a spare map, or a spare set of
headsets. Nor do I carry a handheld radio. My belief is that is any one of
the primary devices dies, I'll be able to safely complete my flight without
it.

KB

On Sat, 2 Feb 2008 20:00:46 -0500, Kyle Boatright wrote:

"WJRFlyBoy" wrote in message
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On Thu, 31 Jan 2008 22:33:23 -0500, Kyle Boatright wrote:

So, I'm stuck using the 'ol reliable $89 David Clark knock-off's I got
when
I earned my license. They are not nearly as bad as I remembered, and it
is
nice not having to deal with a battery box and AA batteries that die at
inconvenient times...

Newbie question, is not carrying backup headsets and batteries a given?
--
Remove numbers for gmail and for God's sake it ain't "gee" either!

Nope. ANR headsets still work with dead batteries. The ANR function is the
only thing you lose. With backup stuff, what do you really consider
necessary? I don't carry a spare GPS, a spare map, or a spare set of
headsets. Nor do I carry a handheld radio. My belief is that is any one of
the primary devices dies, I'll be able to safely complete my flight without
it.

KB

Is this subject to a certain level of experience/expertise or would you
expect that of nearly anyone who is private licensed?
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WJRFlyBoy,

Is this subject to a certain level of experience/expertise or would you
expect that of nearly anyone who is private licensed?


Definitely the latter.

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Thomas Borchert (EDDH)

On Sun, 03 Feb 2008 10:24:15 +0100, Thomas Borchert
wrote:

WJRFlyBoy,

Is this subject to a certain level of experience/expertise or would you
expect that of nearly anyone who is private licensed?


Definitely the latter.

We all should expect the same. Always have a backup plan...