winterlog Posted March 14, 2010 Report Share Posted March 14, 2010 I am thinking of a new helmet this year, what would be the helmet of choice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amphibious Posted March 14, 2010 Report Share Posted March 14, 2010 I love my Gallet.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splitpin Posted March 14, 2010 Report Share Posted March 14, 2010 This one works for me. And...Chicks love it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jacdor Posted March 15, 2010 Report Share Posted March 15, 2010 This one works for me. And...Chicks love it!! Just lovely Thanks for the good laugh JD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splitpin Posted March 15, 2010 Report Share Posted March 15, 2010 Just lovely Thanks for the good laugh JD Sort of trying to be funny, but there is a serious undertone to that post. While some extol the virtues of helmets, I have yet in my 50 years in the industry seen any serious benefits. I have seen 3 cases where the blades sliced through the helmet ( Gord Wyatt) as if it wasn't even there. The other friends that I have lost, a helmet would have made no difference in the long run. Shock trauma, fire, etc. Get yourself a good headset, cool baseball cap, and be comfortable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonnyRotor Posted March 15, 2010 Report Share Posted March 15, 2010 Sort of trying to be funny, but there is a serious undertone to that post. While some extol the virtues of helmets, I have yet in my 50 years in the industry seen any serious benefits. I have seen 3 cases where the blades sliced through the helmet ( Gord Wyatt) as if it wasn't even there. The other friends that I have lost, a helmet would have made no difference in the long run. Shock trauma, fire, etc. Get yourself a good headset, cool baseball cap, and be comfortable. I agree, When your time is up ...its up.. I tried a crash hat and felt that it made my days seem longer especially in the heat..I am much more happier and without one and my cutomers feel so much more safe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freefall Posted March 15, 2010 Report Share Posted March 15, 2010 I remember one pilot who had a sudden shake in the machine flying in the mountains and his helmet hit the side of the machine hard enough to crack the helmet. I remember another story where a fellow took a bird in the windscreen and the clear visor and helmet probably kept him concious. I think there are alot of people with similar stories. It isn't all about saving you in a crash. Not that it hurts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
212wrench Posted March 15, 2010 Report Share Posted March 15, 2010 I know of a pilot whose head hit the windshield wiper motor in a wreck. Trashed the helmet. He is alive because of it. People have died in accidents wearing seatbelts. They are in the minority. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Mike Posted March 15, 2010 Report Share Posted March 15, 2010 I paid off my helmet in 1987- engine failure, into the 50 foot trees, rattled around inside the cockpit hitting my helmet on the door post several times, hopped out and walked home. I always wear one- have Gallet now- had to modify because Frenchmen have small heads. B.M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helifred Posted March 15, 2010 Report Share Posted March 15, 2010 Frenchmen have small heads. B.M. Since when? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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