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Helicopter Headsets

Choosing the right helicopter headset is crucial for both comfort and communication in the cockpit. With the unique noise challenges of helicopter ops (doors off, long line, etc.), pilots need a headset that provides excellent noise reduction, clear audio, and all-day comfort. Whether you’re a student pilot or a seasoned pilot, here’s a breakdown of the best helicopter headsets on the market today.

Over-ear headphones with an attached microphone.
Black Bose noise-canceling headphones with a built-in microphone and an attached boom mic.
Over-ear headphones with a built-in microphone, black and beige color, and padded ear cups.
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Logbooks

Logbooks are more than just a record of flight hours - they’re a tool for tracking progress, preparing for checkrides, and ensuring compliance with FAA regulations. Here’s some that are budget friendly and work well for pilots in numerous industries.

A black leather-bound pilot logbook with the text 'JEPPE'SEN PROFESSIONAL PILOT LOGBOOK' in gold lettering and a winged emblem on the cover.
Black leather cover of a pilot logbook with gold text that reads "JEPPSEN PILOT LOGBOOK."
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Apps

Screenshots of aviation navigation and flight planning apps on a tablet and smartphone, showing maps, flight data, and navigation information for pilots.

Websites

Screenshot of an online E6B computer and emulator interface for navigation calculations, with input fields for course, speed, wind, and heading, alongside a graphical compass illustration.
Screenshot of the Aviation Weather Center website displaying current weather conditions across the United States, including weather symbols and a graph of extended wind and temperature forecasts.

Free PDFs

Cover of the FAA Helicopter Flying Handbook featuring a helicopter on a runway with cockpit instruments overlaid.