druffuk Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 Hi all, I'm looking at buying the FlyUL helmet from Icaro. Is it better to get the radio option or just the standard headphones? Can you plug an iPod into the radio jack? Would it be better to get a throat mike instead and go for the plain headphones? Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Hello Druff, I use the micro avionics set up which is a helmet that takes a headset underneath, you can use the helmet on its own. You can plug a music player in or a mobile phone buy buying the correct lead from micro avionics. I have to use a radio as i fly from Linly hill airfield which is run by Hull aero club but if I where flying from a field with my mates its good to be able to talk to each other so the radio option is good cheers Alan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordon_dunn Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 The MicroAvionics headsets can take Airband, 2m, and PMR radios too.... a very useful feature.... You must remember to change the switch settings in the earcups though if you are changing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgy Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Hi I use an icaro scarab helmet with a peltor head set. If you buy the head set from Icaro they will send you the standard ear defenders for free "well i got mine for free" I cant conect an ipod or phone but i am sure you can sort out a connector so you can.. The sound is good and clear with my icom radio. The peltors come with a built in mic so only the mouth option there but they do as an add on a quick connector so if your not using the radio you can just disconnect the wire in seconds. I would say that even tho i have the standard cups i have never used them as i cant be bothered to diconect all the internal wiring in the helmet.... If you do choose the standard cups pm and i will send you my ones for free as i havnt and wont use them.... Personaly i would go for a radio headset just incase one day you fly with someone else with a radio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druffuk Posted February 22, 2010 Author Share Posted February 22, 2010 Thanks guys for all your comments and help. Have placed my order so expecting the helmet to arrive anyday soon.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgy Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Did you go for the Icaro ul in the end??? nice looking helmets and good quality too i have always flown with Icaro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druffuk Posted February 23, 2010 Author Share Posted February 23, 2010 Yeah, order the FlyUL in black. Looking forward to getting it over the next few days/weeks.... Didn't bother with the radio in the end as asking around with the people I'll probably fly with, none of them have radios. Should I need one in the future then I'll go down the throat mike route.... so if anyone can recommend one?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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