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ira.saligman(at)verizon.n
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 Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2006 2:35 pm Post subject: Helmet questions (so much to choose from) |
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I am looking to buy a helmet, probably the Gentex HGU-55.
If you have
1) helmet knowledge
2) a minute to answer a few basic questions:
please call or send me your phone number.
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HawkerPilot2015
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| Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2006 4:39 pm Post subject: Re: Helmet questions (so much to choose from) |
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The HGU-55P serves two purposes;
1.) To support your comm gear
2.) To support your O2 gear
It offes VERY little protection. I think most that have worn the helmet operationally will agree. If your looking for something that will offer some genuine protection, look elsewhere.
If you have to have the helmet, my recommendation would be to get a better lining and an adjustable nape strap. The current issue helmets can adjust the nape from the front via the chin strap. It helps secure the helmet to the head better than the old way. I think the fighter folks were behind the change and us airlifters like it to.
The folks at flight suits in California should be able to help you.
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rvfltd(at)televar.com
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| Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2006 7:21 pm Post subject: Helmet questions (so much to choose from) |
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Tim,
I really don't have a need for the O2 mask, personally I think it's a bit
over the top for a Chang driver, but that's just me. What I do want is a
helmet that is light weight and will offer good protection in case of a
accident. I also would rather not have to install a Malcolm hood in order
to wear it. What is out there for me to choose from?
Always Yakin,
Doug Sapp
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HawkerPilot2015
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| Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2006 5:27 am Post subject: Re: Helmet questions (so much to choose from) |
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| rvfltd(at)televar.com wrote: | Tim,
I really don't have a need for the O2 mask, personally I think it's a bit
over the top for a Chang driver, but that's just me. What I do want is a
helmet that is light weight and will offer good protection in case of a
accident. I also would rather not have to install a Malcolm hood in order
to wear it. What is out there for me to choose from?
Always Yakin,
Doug Sapp
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Doug,
As I had mentioned before, the 55P really offers little protection which sounds like your main objective.
Try this helmet:
http://www.gallet.fr/index.php?id=398&L=0
http://www.aerobaticproshop.com/cgf-lh050---interior-screen-helmet.htm
They are not cheap but I have heard some good things about them. If this is something you are going to wear quite a bit, spend the extra money to have it custom fitted to your head! The HGU-55 I use at work is not and the thing is brutally uncomfortable after a very short time of use and this is not in a high g environment!!! This is standing there watching SpecOps jump out the back of my airplane! I cannot imagine what it would feel like in a fighter!
Just my opinion..
Tim
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pa3arw(at)euronet.nl
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| Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2006 5:42 am Post subject: Helmet questions (so much to choose from) |
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Doug
I use the HGU55 in my Yak52 since about 4 years. I purchased it from
Flightsuits in Ca. It has a build in electronic noise reduction, kevlar
shell with standard liner and a custom made chord with a plug 15 cms from
the helmet. The latter is for quick disconnection in case of a bail out.
They have done an excellent job at Flightsuits, it's not cheap but as with
everything else: you get what you pay for.
In case you have any questions, just email me.
Hans Oortman, MBA, Ph.D.,
De Braak 20
4761 XW Zevenbergen
Netherlands
Tel: +31 168 325467
Mob: +31 653 286022
Email: pa3arw(at)euronet.nl
-----Oorspronkelijk bericht-----
Van: owner-yak-list-server(at)matronics.com
[mailto:owner-yak-list-server(at)matronics.com] Namens Tim Gagnon
Verzonden: donderdag 16 februari 2006 14:28
Aan: yak-list(at)matronics.com
Onderwerp: Re: Helmet questions (so much to choose from)
rvfltd(at)televar.com wrote:
| Quote: | Tim,
I really don't have a need for the O2 mask, personally I think it's a bit
over the top for a Chang driver, but that's just me. What I do want is a
helmet that is light weight and will offer good protection in case of a
accident. I also would rather not have to install a Malcolm hood in order
to wear it. What is out there for me to choose from?
Always Yakin,
Doug Sapp
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Doug,
As I had mentioned before, the 55P really offers little protection which
sounds like your main objective.
Try this helmet:
http://www.gallet.fr/index.php?id=398&L=0
http://www.aerobaticproshop.com/cgf-lh050---interior-screen-helmet.htm
They are not cheap but I have heard some good things about them. If this is
something you are going to wear quite a bit, spend the extra money to have
it custom fitted to your head! The HGU-55 I use at work is not and the thing
is brutally uncomfortable after a very short time of use and this is not in
a high g environment!!! This is standing there watching SpecOps jump out the
back of my airplane! I cannot imagine what it would feel like in a fighter!
Just my opinion..
Tim
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