bilbosmeggins Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 Hi all Part way through training at the mo' and have, up 'til now, been using a free flight helmet (open-faced Lazer). Not trained with motor running yet so not had need for ear muffs. However, the time is fast approaching that I shall need something. Thing is do I have any options for my current helmet? If not, what helmet/headset options do I have at the "ahem", budget end of the market? If I wait until Airways make their recommendations I shall leave a very poor man Ideally I would like to be able to incorporate radio comms into the equation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgy Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 Icaro are one of the best helmets out there but come with a price to match. Micro avionics helmets are good but cumbersome with the com's. There are a couple of cheaper units , Plus max and NAC. Nac is a copy of Icaro but still pricey I think the fly UL by Icaro is a great helmet you can buy it with the com's or without and retro fit them when ever you have the funds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bilbosmeggins Posted May 27, 2012 Author Share Posted May 27, 2012 Thanks for that, Morgy. I will check them out. So am I right in thinking that I have zero options for my existing helmet then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enzo200500 Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 I would second exactly what Morgy has just stated! I started out with a M/A helmet, reasonable price/qaulity. But when the seperate headset was used, it was a royal PIA for me!! I just could not get on with the headset moving around under the helmet, creating more distractions. So, purchased the Icaro and bribed Morgy with posh pies to retro fit my M/Avionics headset. Brilliant combination now. Still use the M/A helmet for ground handling though. Not a cheap setup, but qaulity never is...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bilbosmeggins Posted May 27, 2012 Author Share Posted May 27, 2012 Well, I've looked at the Icaro and it looks just the ticket. Will look into radio options before I order one. Another sodding minefield, lol. Thanks both Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s1buell_wl Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 Well, I've looked at the Icaro and it looks just the ticket. Will look into radio options before I order one. Another sodding minefield, lol.Thanks both I just bought one, great option. I got the carbon one. Nice, light and comfy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enzo200500 Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 And Icaro customer service is very good!! viewtopic.php?f=1&t=7512 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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