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If you are looking for a new headset for the cockpit (flight deck) on the CRJ200, consider these headsets. I’ve seen all of them in my years of flying jets and everyone I have talked to has really enjoyed them. There are many other headsets available but few will meet the challenges and rigors of living the airline lifestyle. Also, I’ve listed two REFURBISHED headsets that will save you a couple hundred dollars, if you buy them and that is always a good thing.
REFURB: Sennheiser HMEC-45-KA ANR Headset – With Noise Guard active noise compensation, this lightweight headset is ideal for use in all jet cockpits. This is my dream headset. If I could have any headset in the world, this would be it. I tried one out once and was floored by the quality and comfort of this headset and I think that it is a total gem. The price tag is a little steep for me though, so I think it will have to wait, but if you are looking for the leading aviation headset on the market, this is it!
REFURB: Sennheiser HMEC-25-KA ANR Headset- Lightweight and comfortable dual earcup commercial pilot’s headset with Noise Guard active noise compensation. This is a great headset and the one that I use. I’ve had it for six years. It was broken only once and I sent it in to get fixed by SennheiserUSA and they did a great job. I look forward to wearing this headset for years to come.
David Clark H10-13.4 Headset- Best Selling David Clark Headset. Extremely Lightweight and comfortable. Durable and will last you FOREVER! Most new regional airline pilots come from flight instructing and most flight instructors use a David Clark headset and there is a reason why. It is tough! I’ve had my David Clark for a long time and when my Sennheiser headset broke, I started using the David Clark again. It didn’t let me down. So, if you are looking for a great starter headset, that you can take with you to your airline job and will protect your hearing, this is the one.
Telex Airman 750 Lightweight Headset- The world’s best selling lightweight headset and you’ll find it in most airline fleets around the world. Compact and will fit very nicely in your flight bag. Most the pilots that I saw wearing these were flying heavy metal where they were far away from the engines and insulated from the noise. Extremely comfortable, but not super durable. They are relatively inexpensive though and a great entry headset for the airlines or charter flying.
Telex Airman 850 Lightweight ANR Headset- Eliminating the battery pack and focusing on your comfort, the Telex Airman ANR 850 headset also features innovative noise reduction technology and is the best price for the money. Again, like the Sennheiser HMEC-45-KA above, I would love to have this headset. It is a step up from the Telex Airman 750 and just a great headset.
So if you have a favorite headset, let me know. These are just a few of my favorite headsets that I thought you would like.
It is a well known fact that the airline you work for probably pays you less “Per Diem” than you are eligible, if any at all. And now that tax season will soon be among us, January 15th, I think, you need to know how you can get more money back from the IRS, if you are a pilot or flight attendant.
The definition of “Per Diem” is a sum of money paid to an employee to cover daily expenses or Meals and Incidental Expenses (M&IE) which is usually not taxed.
For example, my airline pays its pilots about $1.65 per hour from the moment they check-in for duty till 15 minutes after they block out (i.e., door open). So in a 24-hour period, they pay me approximately $39 per day to cover my Meals and Incidental Expenses (M&IE). However, according to U.S. General Services Administration (http://www.gas.gov), if I overnight in Chicago, I am authorized about $64 per day which is a difference of about $25.
OK, I’m guilty, but I’m learning. What am I talking about? I am talking about not paying attention while taxiing, rushing the takeoff and sloppy unprofessional technique.
Let’s pick it up while we are taxing to the runway.
Up until now, during the taxi, you have been watching for other aircraft, making sure you turn at the proper intersections, and get the airplane ready for takeoff. Depending on where you are at in the lineup, you may still have one engine shutdown (conserving fuel) or you are the next in line. You have your co-pilot or first officer check with the flight attendant to make sure the cabin is secure and now what.
What are you doing right now? Is there anything to do? What are you thinking about?
In the several years that I’ve been flying jets, I can only tell you what I’ve learned.
Flying lessons are expensive and time-consuming. You have to attend a ground school or take a computer-based training (CBT) course (my preference) to meet the knowledge requirements of flying, plus you have to take dual and solo flight lessons to earn the required number of hours for you to get your private pilot certificate.
Here are some tips to help you save money while earning your private pilot certificate:
1. Have a Plan
Make sure you can devote time to the lessons and that you understand the kind of demands flying will require. Your goal should be to work as quickly as possible through both the ground and flight requirements of your flight training.
First, go to a local flight school and participate in a Discovery Flight. Then, interview pilots and flight instructors and find out how flying lessons are taught and what training aircraft will be used. Have them breakdown the costs and time-frame of getting your Private Pilot certificate.
Decide if you want to go Part 61 and Part 141. Part 61 is a little cheaper but less organized. Part 141 is an accredited course that the school teaches and it is more organized. Know what your commitment level will be and an instructor will help you plan the rest.
2. Study Ahead and Often
It pays to know what your next flight lessons are, so you can come to your lessons prepared.
A good flight instructor will give you a study schedule to follow.
Before each lesson, devote at least 20 minutes reading about your future flight lessons in advance. This helps you learn faster while shortening the time spent on your training.
Before you go to your lesson, sit in a chair and “arm chair” fly. “Arm chair” flying is the process of sitting in a chair like you are flying an airplane. Close your eyes and imagine ALL the things you are going to do. As an example, imagine what you are looking for when you walk around the airplane doing your pre-flight. Imagine and practice what you are going to say on the radio. Imagine and mentally practice your maneuvers and the outcome.
Everyone has a wish list. Pilots have a wish list too. If I could have anything “piloty,” this is what I would want for Christmas:
+ Vertex VXA-710 “Spirit” NAV-COM Transceiver – The multiple capabilities of the VXA-710 Spirit yield unmatched operating and monitoring opportunities for the owner on the go! Plus you can use it at airshows to follow all the action!
If you would like to see more REFURBISHED headsets at ridiculously low prices, click here and type “REFURB” in the search box.
+ Aviation Action 4-DVD Set – Packed with breathtaking footage and aerial performances of some of the world’s greatest pilots. I never can get enough of “pilot stuff” and as a special treat, I would love to have this set to watch of overnights.
+ Garmin GPSMAP 496 (Americas) – This “know-it-all” mini-Multi-Function Display (MFD) puts more power and information at your fingertips than any other portable handheld GPS in the history of aviation. This thing just rocks!
+ Torgoen T6 E6B/Zulu Time Watch – Black Leather, Silver Case, Orange Face- Attractive and functional swiss movement Torgoen watch combines Zulu time movement with E6B flight computer. Again, here is something I will probably never own but will always dream of having. I always have trouble converting to Zulu.
REFURB: Sennheiser HMEC-45-KA ANR Headset – With Noise Guard active noise compensation, this lightweight headset is ideal for use in all jet cockpits. This is my dream headset. If I could have any headset in the world, this would be it. I tried one out once and was floored by the quality and comfort of this headset and I think that it is a total gem. The price tag is a little steep for me though, so I think it will have to wait, but if you are looking for the leading aviation headset on the market, this is it!
REFURB: Sennheiser HMEC-25-KA ANR Headset- Lightweight and comfortable dual earcup commercial pilot’s headset with Noise Guard active noise compensation. This is a great headset and the one that I use. I’ve had it for six years. It was broken only once and I sent it in to get fixed by SennheiserUSA and they did a great job. I look forward to wearing this headset for years to come. 
David Clark H10-13.4 Headset- Best Selling David Clark Headset. Extremely Lightweight and comfortable. Durable and will last you FOREVER! Most new regional airline pilots come from flight instructing and most flight instructors use a David Clark headset and there is a reason why. It is tough! I’ve had my David Clark for a long time and when my Sennheiser headset broke, I started using the David Clark again. It didn’t let me down. So, if you are looking for a great starter headset, that you can take with you to your airline job and will protect your hearing, this is the one. 
Telex Airman 750 Lightweight Headset- The world’s best selling lightweight headset and you’ll find it in most airline fleets around the world. Compact and will fit very nicely in your flight bag. Most the pilots that I saw wearing these were flying heavy metal where they were far away from the engines and insulated from the noise. Extremely comfortable, but not super durable. They are relatively inexpensive though and a great entry headset for the airlines or charter flying. 
Telex Airman 850 Lightweight ANR Headset- Eliminating the battery pack and focusing on your comfort, the Telex Airman ANR 850 headset also features innovative noise reduction technology and is the best price for the money. Again, like the Sennheiser HMEC-45-KA above, I would love to have this headset. It is a step up from the Telex Airman 750 and just a great headset.
