bigpapa Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 Hi All. Just wanted a few opinions on ear defenders. I am thinking of swapping to ear plugs when flying off-comms', but not sure how good they would be compared to ear muffs. I figure they would feel more natural and be less clutter. Has anyone got any experience and recommendations for ear plugs? Cheers. Geoff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantheman Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 Muffs keep your ears warm this time of year plus a large proportion of helmets seem to have them attached...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgy Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 Hi I have an icaro helmet with peltor ear defenders. I have to say that the comms are great BUT they seem to let in more noise than i would have expected. On some of my long flights my ears are slightly muffled due to the noise... So i have been thinking about using plugs as well. Like Dan said defenders keep your ears warm this time if year unless your going to wear furry muff's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt_k Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 I love muffs myself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt_k Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 I love muffs myself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_b Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 I wear a free fling helmet which covers my ears and use plugs with it, the helmet is a lot lighter and feels more comfortable. I presumeed this is what you were asking about and not your sexual prefrances theres always one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 Plugs and muffs go well together in fact. When I am not flying with comms, which is most of the time, I use a set of ANR headphones. They are great for when you turn the engine off. They amplify whispers, and then cut off when a loud noise starts (like the motor) And they keep your ears warm. SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clivefreeman Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 I have to agree you cant beat plugging a furry muff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukebanks1 Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 I'm a fan of ear plugs. I have a microavionics headset that I occasionally use when flying in a group requiring comms. Plugs feel better for me though - less clutter and weight. Like Simon I use ANR headphones when listening to music - can still hear the top 80 purring but it's not bothering. I think minimalist is the way to go.....more natural Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 Actually Luke, I totally agree... I always fly with the minimum kit on required for the day. Open face helmet, ear plugs. Just feels ace! And flying in a T-shirt in the summer months is amazing. Clearly this time of year, the minimum kit is everything I own, layered. SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danieldouglass Posted June 2, 2018 Share Posted June 2, 2018 Hey simon how do you go about wearing a helmet wth the headphones? or you dont? thankies dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyB Posted June 2, 2018 Share Posted June 2, 2018 Helmet goes on top, don't even feel the headphones on my head. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admin (Simon W) Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 As above. SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewi Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 hi all I wear these plugs I used to work in a foundry had them made for very noise places had foam pumped in to ear for mould then made of rubber last a life time very comfatable as well not sure how much they cost but don't think they were cheep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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