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Three myths about active noise reduction headsets

May 30, 2022/in Pilot Gear/by Doug Ranly

One of the more significant equipment investments a pilot will make during training is in an aviation headset. With prices ranging from a few hundred to more than one thousand dollars, the options and features can be confusing. In this article from Sporty’s Pilot Shop manager and pilot, Doug Ranly, he explains some common myths […]

FAA releases AIM update (change 2) effective May 19, 2022

May 22, 2022/in Regulations/by Eric Radtke

The FAA recently released change 2 of the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) effective May 19, 2022. AIM updates include:

Three myths about active noise reduction headsets

May 30, 2022/in Pilot Gear/by Doug Ranly

FAA releases AIM update (change 2) effective May 19, 2022

May 22, 2022/in Regulations/by Eric Radtke

The FAA recently released change 2 of the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) effective May 19, 2022. AIM updates include:

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Three myths about active noise reduction headsets

May 30, 2022/in Pilot Gear/by Doug Ranly

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Throughout history, we can find a selection of people who reject innovation. Regardless of how great something is, there will always be some people who oppose it. I bet when indoor plumbing came around, there was a movement to keep poop outside of the house.

So it is with active noise reduction (ANR) headsets. These magical devices make long flights in noisy general aviation airplanes more bearable. The standard passive headset reduces noise levels by 18-24 decibels; ANR headsets put an additional 10-25 decibels of reduction on top of that.

But there is still pushback from those who want to continue to get a flashlight and shoes to go use the outhouse. These last holdouts are normally “more mature” pilots who have little hearing left (ironic), and they are very vocal about how bad ANR headsets are.

Here are the top three myths we have heard when it comes to ANR headsets—and why they are wrong.

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FAA releases AIM update (change 2) effective May 19, 2022

May 22, 2022/in Regulations/by Eric Radtke

The FAA recently released change 2 of the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) effective May 19, 2022. AIM updates include:

2−2−4. LED LIGHTING SYSTEMS
This change adds a new paragraph providing information and clarity in order to emphasize the importance of incorporating procedures—for the avoidance of obstacles marked with light−emitting diode (LED) obstruction lights during night vision goggles (NVG) operations—into manuals and/or standard operating procedures (SOP).

5−4−5. INSTRUMENT APPROACH PROCEDURE (IAP) CHARTS
FAA Order 8260.46 is updated to reflect adding minimum safe altitudes (MSAs) to graphic departures. This AIM change reflects the new terminal instrument procedures (TERPS) guidance.

7−1−2. FAA WEATHER SERVICES
This change adds a new table for SPECI issuance including snow−related intensity changes so flight crews can accurately assess holdover time limitations.

7−6−2. REPORTING RADIO/RADAR ALTIMETER ANOMALIES
This change adds a new paragraph to address the issue of radio frequency interference (RFI) in the C−band that could cause erroneous radio altimeter values and impact dependent system functions due to the deployment of 5G antennas.

The explanation of changes (change 2) can be found here.

The complete AIM publication can be found here.