avbug Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 They also get to fly ships with mini-guns attached to them, where *most* civilians don't. Fixed it for you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBuzzkill Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 Most military pilots don't either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avbug Posted November 8, 2012 Report Share Posted November 8, 2012 Most military helicopter pilots don't wear helmets or headsets? Most military pilots don't wear either a helmet or a headset? Really? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotdogs Posted November 8, 2012 Report Share Posted November 8, 2012 Most military helicopter pilots don't wear helmets or headsets? Most military pilots don't wear either a helmet or a headset? Really? He probably meant most military pilots don't fly around with mini-guns attached to them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avbug Posted November 8, 2012 Report Share Posted November 8, 2012 That is true. Slightly more rare than those with beer can holders attached by the ANVIS mount on the visor cover. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBuzzkill Posted November 9, 2012 Report Share Posted November 9, 2012 LoL yeah I was talking about miniguns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DS_HMMR Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 That is true. Slightly more rare than those with beer can holders attached by the ANVIS mount on the visor cover. WHAT?!! I can get one of those? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aeroscout Posted November 23, 2012 Report Share Posted November 23, 2012 WHAT?!! I can get one of those?They are right by the minigun issue shop, and the LSE shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeloJunkie Posted December 19, 2012 Report Share Posted December 19, 2012 I wear a helmet complete with the HANS device in my non race car '81 Pinto wagon. I know this is not the industry standard, but you can't be too careful. Geeze..if I drove a pinto I would wear the helmut too, but based on the pinto's history, the nomex might be a good add! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Velocity173 Posted December 24, 2012 Report Share Posted December 24, 2012 It hurts my head to attach the goggles to a headset. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldy Posted December 24, 2012 Report Share Posted December 24, 2012 Here in the LA area, there are a couple ENG companies. I know a few ENG pilots that wear helmets. A recent engine failure last year at WHP, ENG pilot was wearing a helmet. I think if you fly everyday for a living, then you should wear a helmet and protect your melon! There are always bird strikes too! WAY back in the day, a commercial pilot at WHP flying a 22 would wear a helmet and flight suit...DUNNO if Goldy remembers him...at Watson? It looked funny on the guy, but it it could save his life in the event of accident. R91 Rob- that was back in the 80's and I thought I looked cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldy Posted December 24, 2012 Report Share Posted December 24, 2012 I own a helmet and I believe in them. But flying tours its a little impractical to wear one! I do bring it along for any commercial stuff or cross countries. Bottom line, the bird can come thru the cockpit at any time and helmets and visors have saved many a helo in a bird strike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyNHighNFast Posted December 24, 2012 Report Share Posted December 24, 2012 One of my first purchases after my initial flight and knowing that I would be pursuing at least a PPL-H, was an HGU-56P. I hope to that I never put it to the test, same as my motorcycle helmets. I remember one night flight where a flock of birds passed right under the ship, just flashing past in the beam of the landing lights, scary moment and it firmly imprinted the need to fly with my helmet on and visor down, all the time. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DS_HMMR Posted December 25, 2012 Report Share Posted December 25, 2012 I'll admit to flying about 1 in 20 hours using a headset instead of my 56P. And everytime I wear the headset I'm nonplussed. Yeah, It's a little more comfortable without a helmet; but SO WHAT. Comfort is for the WEAK, and sacrificing safety for comfort if for the STUPID. IMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mycorrado Posted December 27, 2012 Report Share Posted December 27, 2012 To each their own. I always rode my motorcycle with a helmet. Everyday in Colorado I'd read about a motorcycle fatality and of course no helmet.. Now, even before I step foot in an R22 for training, I already have my helmet and Nomex comming soon! will look funny for sure, but I make a living off my brain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pohi Posted December 27, 2012 Report Share Posted December 27, 2012 Whats even safer than wearing a helmet is not flying. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aeroscout Posted December 31, 2012 Report Share Posted December 31, 2012 Let's look at this from a different angle. Helmet wearing should not be made mandatory by law, but for some wearing a helmet should be illegal. The herd sometimes needs thinning. Getting the right person, and timing will be crucial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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