klmmarine Posted January 30, 2007 Report Share Posted January 30, 2007 As a former Naval Enlisted aircrewman, I am having a hard time adjusting to not wearing a helmet in helicopters. I understand that there just isn't room in an R22 for a helmet but I am not going to be flying an R22 forever. Buying a helmet is definately an expensive proposition, but I was wondering if anyone has had any luck purchasing a helmet through ebay. There seems to be no shortage of SPH-5s for sale there, and although I would rather have the HGU that I flew with in the Navy, they were good enough for the USCG, so why not? I am interested in input here and am hoping that you the forum will help me make an informed decision. Thanks-Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmiller4292 Posted January 31, 2007 Report Share Posted January 31, 2007 Keith, I collect helmets and have bought several off of Ebay...they have varied in condition from New to well worn. As with any lifesaving equipment, I would definitely have it checked out. I believe that flightsuits.com will inspect and repair as necessary on any helmet for a nominal fee. Good Luck.... Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
permison Posted January 31, 2007 Report Share Posted January 31, 2007 As a former Naval Enlisted aircrewman, I am having a hard time adjusting to not wearing a helmet in helicopters. I understand that there just isn't room in an R22 for a helmet but I am not going to be flying an R22 forever. Buying a helmet is definately an expensive proposition, but I was wondering if anyone has had any luck purchasing a helmet through ebay. There seems to be no shortage of SPH-5s for sale there, and although I would rather have the HGU that I flew with in the Navy, they were good enough for the USCG, so why not? I am interested in input here and am hoping that you the forum will help me make an informed decision. Thanks-Keith I am exArmy and have the same concern with flight equipment. I have 2 SPH-4s that I use in R22s. I got one on Ebay and only had to change the speakers and mike for less than $80 bucks at flightsuits.com. I am 5'8 and find I have plenty of room for me and a passenger both wearing SPH-4s. Have to watch the doors though. I bang my head a lot on the door if I am not careful looking to see if right side is clear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klmmarine Posted February 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2007 I am exArmy and have the same concern with flight equipment. I have 2 SPH-4s that I use in R22s. I got one on Ebay and only had to change the speakers and mike for less than $80 bucks at flightsuits.com. I am 5'8 and find I have plenty of room for me and a passenger both wearing SPH-4s. Have to watch the doors though. I bang my head a lot on the door if I am not careful looking to see if right side is clear. I am 6' and pushing the seat limit for the R22 so I am a little bigger. Would the lower profile of an HGU helmet be better for this? That is what I used to fly with. I only picked the SPH because they seem to be more readily available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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