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Can your helmet comms pass the test?

Can your helmet comms pass the test?

July 22, 2020

6 questions to ask before upgrading your helmet comms It happened countless times. Lightspeed would be exhibiting at a trade show and customers would ask us when we were goingREAD MORE

Hiss, Flutter, Squeal: A Guide to Identifying and Alleviating Strange Noises in Your Headset

Hiss, Flutter, Squeal: A Guide to Identifying and Alleviating Strange Noises in Your Headset

July 16, 2020

It’s a tale as old as tech support: an excited customer receives their new Zulu headset, unboxes it, inserts the batteries, fits it on their head, and powers it up.READ MORE

How does the Lightspeed Zulu 3 compare to the DC ONE-X?

How does the Lightspeed Zulu 3 compare to the DC ONE-X?

July 9, 2020

80+ young EAA Ray Scholars flying with new Zulu 3 headsets!

80+ young EAA Ray Scholars flying with new Zulu 3 headsets!

June 30, 2020

The Lightspeed Aviation Foundation partnered with the EAA Ray Aviation Scholarship Program in early 2019 to recognize the accomplishments of young aviators across the United States. Lightspeed’s dedication to theREAD MORE

How the Lightspeed Trade Up Program Works

How the Lightspeed Trade Up Program Works

May 20, 2020

For many pilots, a headset becomes a close and dependable friend. It can be very difficult to part with the equipment that we rely on for the communications and auditoryREAD MORE

How does the Lightspeed Zulu 3 compare to the Bose A20?

How does the Lightspeed Zulu 3 compare to the Bose A20?

May 14, 2020

We are often asked by pilots, what is the difference between the Zulu 3 and the Bose A20. We know that this is an important choice to have to make,READ MORE

Lightspeed chats around the “campfire” on SocialFlight Live!

Lightspeed chats around the “campfire” on SocialFlight Live!

April 27, 2020

Lightspeed Aviation President Allan Schrader and Executive Vice President of Marketing and Corporate Development Teresa De Mers appeared on “SocialFlight Live!” last week. They were joined by special guests andREAD MORE

You’ve Got the Power – Panel Power for your headsets

You’ve Got the Power – Panel Power for your headsets

April 8, 2020

So, you’ve made the decision to upgrade to a top-of-the-line, Lightspeed ANR headset. As you make your purchase, you are asked to choose what plugs you want for your headset. The mostREAD MORE

“Say Again!” – Clear Communications with ATC

“Say Again!” – Clear Communications with ATC

March 31, 2020

“Portland Tower, Cessna 123 Delta Chili, uh, Charlie …” We’ve all had bad days on the radio. Nonetheless, clear communication in and out of the cockpit can have serious consequences.READ MORE

Aviation No Tie Downs: Eisenschmidt – 140 years old and still modern

Aviation No Tie Downs: Eisenschmidt – 140 years old and still modern

March 27, 2020

Cleared for the mid-field crossing” over the busy Frankfurt airport is something you are likely to hear if you are flying into the nearby Egelsbach airport. Host and Executive ViceREAD MORE

Old Pilots, Bold Pilots, but no Old Bold Pilots

Old Pilots, Bold Pilots, but no Old Bold Pilots

February 28, 2020

Newer Pilots Need Mentors to Learn How to Fly Safely My dad was a trainer in World War II in a Stearman. From a young age, he instilled the loveREAD MORE

Aviation No Tie Downs: Flying between the bugs with Major General Hank Canterbury

Aviation No Tie Downs: Flying between the bugs with Major General Hank Canterbury

February 3, 2020

This short episode introduces us to Major General Hank Canterbury (retired) as he shares his thoughts about flying “between the bugs”. Watch to the end for a funny twist toREAD MORE