Guest CHEVY II Posted June 15, 2003 Report Posted June 15, 2003 Is anyone familiar with this line of Helicopter Helmets? In specific, the LH 250 model. http://www.msa-gallet.fr/index_new_uk.htm Look under products, then aircraft! Any info. would be appreciated! The give-aways look really kewl, especially the champagne holder! Quote
Guest CHEVY II Posted June 15, 2003 Report Posted June 15, 2003 So... they''d be a little overated for use in a 206? Quote
407 Driver Posted June 15, 2003 Report Posted June 15, 2003 These Helmets are specifically designed for Bell 407 use: "...Winblast resistance 625 knots (European version) and 425 knots sideways....." Quote
ChairmanoftheBORED Posted June 15, 2003 Report Posted June 15, 2003 Very noisy helmet and very expensive. Even more expensive once you fit the ANR to it to quell the noise... Quote
rainman Posted June 15, 2003 Report Posted June 15, 2003 I''ve been using mine for the past 3 or so years and have had no problems. It could be a little quieter, but the overall package is good. The visor system is very nice and it''s also quite light. Good for longlining both with or without the door as it''s fairly low profile. I''d recommend the volume control and get good avionics. I skimped there and am constantly borrowing the engineers trust soldering gun. plus they look nifty eh! Quote
Winnie Posted June 16, 2003 Report Posted June 16, 2003 I''d get a good many pairs of ear plugs!! Apparently their passive Noise Reduction is not even close to top notch, and in this industry, well... I''d go for an ALPHA or Gentex, maybe slightly heavier, but definitively worth it, if you consider keeping your hearing for a little longer! A word of caution against ANR though, Peltor and the swedish air force did a test with ANR in their SUPER-PUMA helicopters, and those wearing ear plugs actually got away better after 12 months, while those with ANR actually started to suffer from tinnitus and "dip". But there she blows... Quote
Doctor Evil Posted June 16, 2003 Report Posted June 16, 2003 I prefer the David Clark helmet with the little white visor. I look like I am driving my moped, but of course, I am not. Deju vue all over again! Quote
Doctor Evil Posted June 16, 2003 Report Posted June 16, 2003 I prefer the David Clark helmet with the little white visor. I look like I am driving my moped, but of course, I am not. Quote
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