 With the introduction of the new Lightsport Aircraft category a number of
accessory supply manufacturers are introducing products specifically for
that market. One such company is Acousticom Corporation of Elkhart
Indiana.Acousticom has been manufacturing audio communication
equipment since 1980 and currently supplies audio communications
earphones, microphones, cable assemblies and headsets to the Department
of Defense and other Aerospace Companies.
This year they were are Airventure unveiling their new helmets, and
audio systems for Lightsport and Ultralight aircraft. The helmets are
unique in that they come in one size, that is adjustable for different
head sizes via the addition or removal of inner liners.
The helmets use general aviation style headsets with two plugs, which
means it can be used in an ultralight, lightsport aircraft, or in
regular aircraft. For those that already have aviation style headsets,
they can be easily adapted to fit into an Acousticom helmet.
Acousticom also offers an intercom system, which is powered by a
regular 9 volt battery. T he intercom box interfaces directly into an
aviation style radio, and has jacks which also allow two helmets to plug
into it.
A number of push to talk switches, and interface cables are available
for different radios and applications. Acousticom also designs a number
of special use headsets such as for helicopter operation. According to
Doug Cochran of Acoustcom "this system has active noise technology which
cuts out another 10 db of low ambient noise."
This active noise
technology is also available for ultralight and light sport aircraft
applications.
Acousticom also offers a 5 year parts and labour warranty on their
helmets and intercom systems.
For more information contact: Acousticom Corporation
28180 Clay Street
Elkhart, IN 46517
574-293-0534
1-800-664-0534 |
