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Best Aviation ANR Headsets for Pilots: Lightspeed vs Bose vs David Clark

Best Aviation ANR Headsets for Pilots: Lightspeed vs Bose vs David Clark

March 4, 2026

Key Takeaways: This guide compares aviation’s top over-the-ear ANR headsets for pilots including: This article compares these headsets by focusing on price, durability, comfort, and features. This guide outlines materialREAD MORE

Lightspeed Aviation Partners With Stratus Financial to Provide Access to Premium Gear

Lightspeed Aviation Partners With Stratus Financial to Provide Access to Premium Gear

March 2, 2026

What does pilot training actually cost? Earning your Private Pilot License (PPL), the first major milestone for any aviator, typically costs between $12,000 and $18,000. While that sounds like aREAD MORE

Understanding Sidetone: How to Correct Improper Levels

Understanding Sidetone: How to Correct Improper Levels

February 19, 2026

Summary of Article: What Is Sidetone? You’re likely already familiar with sidetone if you’ve heard yourself speaking through your headset. Sidetone is the name for that audible feedback you hearREAD MORE

Mono vs Stereo: How to Set Your Aviation Headset Correctly

Mono vs Stereo: How to Set Your Aviation Headset Correctly

February 2, 2026

Key Takeaways Should my headset be set to mono or stereo? The audio panel in your aircraft determines which mode should be selected for your headset. The setting tells yourREAD MORE

Is General Aviation Dying? No, and You Can Help Keep It That Way

Is General Aviation Dying? No, and You Can Help Keep It That Way

January 20, 2026

Summary of Article: Is General Aviation Dying? No – general aviation is not dying. According to the data, and according to veteran pilots and industry experts we’ve talked to, generalREAD MORE

Future in Flight Podcast Highlights Carl Hancock’s Lifesaving Lightspeed Delta Zulu Story

Future in Flight Podcast Highlights Carl Hancock’s Lifesaving Lightspeed Delta Zulu Story

December 18, 2025

In a recent episode of the Future in Flight podcast, host Shawn Staerker spotlighted a story every pilot should hear, the day Carl Hancock’s Lightspeed Delta Zulu headset saved hisREAD MORE

Is General Aviation Dying? How the AOPA Supports Industry Growth

Is General Aviation Dying? How the AOPA Supports Industry Growth

December 15, 2025

Lightspeed Aviation has been digging into the oft-asked question “is general aviation (GA) dying?” Happily, both the data and the many GA pilots we’ve talked to say that general aviationREAD MORE

Two Aviation Leaders Unite: Bristell and Lightspeed Aviation Partner to Elevate the In-Cockpit Experience 

Two Aviation Leaders Unite: Bristell and Lightspeed Aviation Partner to Elevate the In-Cockpit Experience 

December 10, 2025

Premium Czech aircraft manufacturer joins forces with industry-leading headset innovator to deliver uncompromising comfort and safety  Kunovice, Czech Republic & Lake Oswego, Oregon – December 2, 2025 – Bristell by BRMREAD MORE

Sea Women Soar – Learn How to Apply for Hangar 22’s Add-On Seaplane Certification Scholarship.

Sea Women Soar – Learn How to Apply for Hangar 22’s Add-On Seaplane Certification Scholarship.

December 9, 2025

Dreaming of adding a seaplane rating to your pilot certificate? Hangar 22 is making it possible with the Sea Women Soar Seaplane Add-On Scholarship! This incredible opportunity is designed toREAD MORE

Is General Aviation Dying? Tips on Becoming a Pilot

Is General Aviation Dying? Tips on Becoming a Pilot

December 3, 2025

In a recent blog, Lightspeed Aviation shared insights on the state of general aviation (GA) from our conversations with pilots in the industry. They told us that GA isn’t dyingREAD MORE

Robinson Helicopter Elevates Pilot Experience With Addition of Lightspeed Zulu 4 Headset for Any Aircraft

Robinson Helicopter Elevates Pilot Experience With Addition of Lightspeed Zulu 4 Headset for Any Aircraft

November 17, 2025

New Offering to Enhance Safety and Clarity for Robinson Pilots and Owners LAKE OSWEGO, OR & TORRANCE, CA – November 17, 2025 – Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), the world’s leadingREAD MORE

Does TSO Matter for headsets?

Does TSO Matter for headsets?

November 13, 2025

Summary of Article: What Is TSO and Why Does it Matter? We often hear this question from pilots that are considering a new aviation headset. When it comes to theREAD MORE