What helmet and comms are best for Gyroplanes?

[Raf2000guy]

I am shopping for a new helmet and headset and honestly, I don’t know which is best. Please share your thoughts and include the make, model and maybe pictures if you are able. I think this post will not only help me, but others. Thanks everyone.

 

[Vance]

In an open gyroplane wind noise can be a problem; not so much in an enclosed gyroplane.
I use a Gentex SPH-5 with the addition of active noise reduction.

 

[Sv.grainne]

I use a Flycom

 

[Boots]

I like my Flycom

 

[Mayfield]

A pair of Flycom helmets came with my Titanium Explorer. I am amazed at how good they work. I hear tower very clearly and they report hearing me well.

I am also impressed with how nice they damp out exterior noise without unduly squeezing my head. The full face shield with the neoprene neck guard ensures no wind noise

 

[GyrOZprey]

Flycom ...all the way!!! pricey but absolutely worth it!

 

[Mayfield]

Flycom ...all the way!!! pricey but absolutely worth it!

They are pricey I guess. About $1000 plus shipping when last I checked. (updated 11/25/2023) $1000.00

The SPH-5 with an electret mic, gel ear seals and active noise cancelling, can be well north of $2500 from Gibson and Barnes.

Jim

 

[Raf2000guy]

Thx fellas. Any more reviews?

 

[WaspAir]

For the minimalist -

Here's my favorite open cockpit helmet ( $80 from Gibson&Barnes). Works with in-the-ear headsets and nasal cannula for O2.



Another option:



That's an old David Clark H10-40 headset installed.

 

[Chook]

I am shopping for a new helmet and headset and honestly, I don’t know which is best. Please share your thoughts and include the make, model and maybe pictures if you are able. I think this post will not only help me, but others. Thanks everyone.

Good question.
but WE need to know a few things about YOU before we can give any answers that will be useful for you.

What type of gyro will you be flying?
The average single seat gyro gyro will put out up to 130dB of wind/ propeller and engine noise at the pilots helmet location. Ask any audiologist what they think of that prospect, then watch their reaction.
Single or 2 seat? Tandem or side by side?(rear tandem pax is exposed to more engine noise) Open or enclosed? (engine noise exposure difference) What power plant? (914 tends to be somewhat quieter exhaust) 2 or 4 stroke? (different noise/frequency profiles)
What type of radio will you be using?
Are you tolerant of "in ear" plugs or foam inserts?

So you see, setting up a comms system correctly for rotary wing operation is not a simple thing.

Regards.....Chook.

 

[Sv.grainne]

FWIW - I'm using my Flycom in an open single place Gyro with a Rotax 912UL. I'm using a Flightline FL-760A radio. The helmet effectively gets rid of wind and engine noise. I've also used the helmet with open 2 place gyros using a Funke and also a Trig.

Bobby

 

[rcflier]

After checking here (especially a post from David McCutchin) I bought a Flycom.
Expensive, but very good. I had to remove the neoprene flap because the face shield
kept fogging up. I even still have it open until I start the takeoff run.

Is there any way I can keep the neoprene flap without the face shield fogging up?

The Flycom is expensive, but worth it. My instructor bought a cheaper MicroAvionics helmet,
and his verdict is the Flycom is better. The Gentex SPH-5's I've seen on eBay have been very, very expensive.

Cheers
Erik

 

[EI-BENSEN]

Erik,
I leave the visor including neoprene flap open until I start the take off roll, then pull it down. It never fogs up in flight.
Paddy

 

[Sv.grainne]

Same with me, I leave it partially up.

 

[tonyutset]

Does anyone know if there is a Flycom Rep based in the U.S. ? I have a FlyCom helmet that came with my Gyro, but the shell is too small, I was interested in transferring the guts from one to another.

 

[Sv.grainne]

Does anyone know if there is a Flycom Rep based in the U.S. ? I have a FlyCom helmet that came with my Gyro, but the shell is too small, I was interested in transferring the guts from one to another.

No, you have to deal with the MFG in the UK.

Bobby

 

[Mayfield]

Check with Nick Coleman at Flycom, but I believe all the shells are the same size and only the trauma liners change for different sizing.

Jim

 

[A man who loves to learn]

我正在购物一个新的头盔和耳机，老实说，我不知道哪一个是最好的。请分享你的想法，包括品牌，型号和图片，如果你可以的话。我想这个帖子不仅对我有帮助，对其他人也有帮助。谢谢大家。

这是我飞行7年来觉得最适合的通话头盔，飞行时间长不会觉得难受，通话方面对人声很识别而且更清晰，对发动机和风噪音确反应比较迟钝，需要更大声音才能打开门限值
这是我飞了7年最适合的谈话头盔。坐长途飞机也不觉得不舒服。这是语音识别和更清晰的谈话方。对发动机和风的噪音反应真的很慢。它需要更大的声音来打开门槛

 

[A man who loves to learn]

在这里检查后（特别是从大卫McCutchin的帖子）我买了一个Flycom。
贵，但非常好。我不得不取下氯丁橡胶片，因为面罩
一直起雾。我甚至还开着门直到我开始起飞。

有没有什么办法可以让我的氯丁橡胶盖不起雾？

Flycom是昂贵的，但值得。我的导师买了一个更便宜的微电子头盔
他的结论是飞控系统更好。我在eBay上看到的Gentex SPH-5非常非常昂贵。

干杯
埃里克

这是我飞行中的配置，头盔+滑雪镜（挡风）+面罩，这样就不用担心起雾或者风造成的不适
这是我的飞行配置，头盔+滑雪镜（风挡）+面罩，所以不用担心雾或风的不适

 

[AirScooter]

Flycom helmets with Flycom patch cords, Flycom ptt, Flycom intercom. Unmatched!

There is/was a guy in Virginia that was doing some Flycom service. LW Aerospace.