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Lightspeed Aviation targets student pilots with FlightLink-capable Sierra ANR headset

February 18, 2014

Portland, OR (February 18, 2014) — Lightspeed Aviation has announced that their Sierra ANR headset is now compatible with FlightLink, their free, proprietary app for the Apple iPad and iPhone. Developed by Lightspeed Aviation, FlightLink adds enhanced functionality to all new Lightspeed headsets. When used with their Zulu.2—and now Sierra—headset, it allows pilots to capture incoming and outgoing communications for instant playback or archiving to common audio management software—such as iTunes—for later retrieval.

Users can draw notes on the convenient scratchpad.

“Sierra has been our primary vehicle for introducing the benefits of premium ANR headsets to student pilots,” said Teresa De Mers, Executive Vice President of Sales, Marketing, and Customer Support. “The addition of FlightLink to its capabilities adds a new level of utility to its already exceptional comfort and quiet.”

Sierra is Lightspeed’s entry-level ANR headset. Priced at $749, it offers features such as advanced noise reduction, Auto Shutoff™ and Bluetooth, that are typically found only on more expensive headsets. Lightspeed believes that by combining Sierra and FlightLink, they’ve created the ultimate value proposition for the pilot that is considering their first ANR headset.

“FlightLink is a great training tool for students new to ‘tower talk,’ or experienced pilots training for a new rating or proficiency,” said De Mers. “Together with Sierra, it will enhance the learning experience and could improve the odds of a student’s success.”

Article by Lightspeed Aviation

Lightspeed Aviation is a leading manufacturer of premium aviation headsets and helmet products. Since the first product was introduced in 1996 at AirVenture in Oshkosh, WI., the company has established a reputation for leading innovation in the aviation headset marketplace with a number of “first to market” advances, technologies, and features. In 2022, the company launched a new category of aviation products called “Safety Wearables”. Layering life-saving technologies on top of their award-winning audio and ANR platform, Lightspeed ushered in a new era of aviation safety. With this, the company continues to live its mission of “creating products that protect and save lives”. Additionally, Lightspeed is a passionate supporter of initiatives to encourage the next generation of pilots through its support of programs like Young Eagles and Ray Scholars. The company is proud to have participated in helping countless young people experience everything from a discovery flight to getting a Pilot Certificate.