Today’s pilots have many options when it comes to aviation headsets. But when pilots are looking to invest in an active noise cancelling headset, the Bose name usually comes to mind. And it’s not just because Bose was the company that pioneered active noise cancelling headsets for pilots. Bose aviation headsets are born out of […]
As is the case in aviation, each coming year brings technological advances and innovations that translate into aircraft and products that can do things we never before thought possible. This was just such a year, bringing to the fore an impressive array of new aircraft that can go faster, fly more smoothly and better engage […]
Bose Corporation released the original ProFlight headset in 2018, and reactions from professional aviators flying turbine equipment weren’t quite what the company was expecting from people willing to pay $1,000 each. Many gave up their trusty A20s on a promise that the new lightweight headset at 4.9 ounces would represent a radical upgrade from what […]
Part of preparing for your flight training means making sure you have the right tools with you—whether your day’s learning session involves time in the sim, ground lessons, or a flight. Here, we assemble a representative kit that will outfit you for training, with a selection of ideas from products we’ve tested over the long […]
In the early days of airborne communications, earphones were created to make deciphering radio conversations for pilots easier above the roar of the engines and wind. Some of the first earphones crafted from hard Bakelite used no padding and were extremely uncomfortable to wear for long periods of time. Advances in acoustical research improved the wearing […]
Lightspeed’s family grew a little bigger this week with the company’s release of the Zulu 3 automatic noise reduction headset, designed to build on the success of the earlier Zulu and Zulu 2 products. While incorporating enhancements that boost comfort and durability, the Lightspeed Zulu 3 retains the sleek, high-tech look of its predecessors and […]
’Tis the season to splurge on your aviator friends and family members. This year’s guide features gear and gadgets from Garmin, Bose, Breitling and much more. Scroll through for some fun gift ideas that can be found at your favorite aviation shops, such as Sporty’s, Aircraft Spruce and Pilot Mall. Hover over to see product […]
David Clark has unveiled the new DC One-X ANR headset with “hybrid” electronic noise cancellation technology that the company says delivers “extraordinary” best-in-class active noise reduction performance. We haven’t flown with the new headset yet so we can’t vouch for that claim, but the DC One-X is clearly targeting the market dominated by top over-the-ear […]
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