Bill,
What is your analysis of the EN 966 rating? It is advertised on the Icaro Helmets, and Tiger offered them as "rated for aviation impact" I understand the rating is for Microlight, etc. in Europe but wondered what your knowledge could provide about that rating compared to whatever "aviation" rating there is in the US... and not the DOI requirements - they go beyond my questions. Is it (the rating) the same in US? Different? If so, how?
I don't really want to get into the question of whether wearing a helmet is good or not. For myself and what I do, I know a helmet would be helpful in the event of at least an engine failure. I've done it a long time and my behavior doesn't change whether I'm wearing one or not. I am very curious as to what various ratings mean and how they apply to my particular world. Not asking you to analyze all the ratings but the waters get muddy when considering deceleration, penetration, rebound, etc.. Thus wondering what EN 966 really means.
I have done some research but it all seems to blend together and I hope to gain some insight from others who know far more than I about this. If you would add your insight I would appreciate it.
Thanks
Jose
I bet anything (helmet) is better than a HAT so as I'm trying to do find something that I WILL WEAR and use it. Better than a hat, I bet that for sure.
Doug
Does your hat fit in your Cub?
I bet anything (helmet) is better than a HAT so as I'm trying to do find something that I WILL WEAR and use it. Better than a hat, I bet that for sure.
Doug
Use the same helmet you use in the car [emoji4]
The little data I have found does not support the use of helmets in survivable crashes with shoulder harness on.
The vast majority of head deaths came from impacts below the eyes. A part of the head not covered by a helmet.
Clean cockpit? Not in any Cub I've been in. Tubes up above, above and in front, structure on either side of a narrow cockpit.... Seriously?
If Skycowboy comes up with adapters to put my Zulus into Team Wendy helmets I'll buy two helmets for my Cessna. Clean cockpit? Not in any Cub I've been in. Tubes up above, above and in front, structure on either side of a narrow cockpit.... Seriously? I can't not hit my head on a fairly calm day. In my 180 the rear through spar? Side structure? Shoulder harnesses don't stop me from hitting what's above or beside me. I'll keep the Gallet for the Cub and want something a little simpler and cooler for the 180. Maybe a Team Wendy ultimately wins the nod in the Cub, too. Time will tell. I hope the Zulu adapters come to market soon.
Between my visor's utility and top of head bump protection in moderate turbulence my Gallet has earned its keep many times over. It isn't always about serious accident protection. And that's why the Team Wendy is attractive to me for the Cessna. I don't need a drop-down visor in that plane.
I don't care much what other guys do. When asked I offer comments about what I do and why. I don't understand why anyone would offer condescending remarks about anyone else's choice to use a helmet.
After my last snowgo wreck that required an MRI on my neck the radiologist walked in and asked how long ago I'd broken my neck. I didn't know I had but I've narrowed it down to 2 events. One on a snowgo and one an a Rzr. Both required me to retire those helmets. I'm a helmet fan and have no issue with my Gallet's 2.2# including the A-20 headset built in.Clean cockpit is referring to radios tacked under the panel, headset hooks, etc. When I get in an airplane I look at things protruding out that can impale me because I have been impaled. The radio between my legs is a perfect example. Next project on my own Cub is a Trig TY91 2 1/4" radio in the panel.
I am also concerned with the extra weight of a helmet and the effects on my neck having blown out 2 discs in my neck already.
Right there with ya. Smacked my head on that door post in a C180 a time or two as well. No amount of shoulder harness is going to stop that. Don’t have a Cessna any more but if I did I’d figure something out for a skid lid. The thought of my wife wiping my ass for me for the rest of my days is not a pleasant one.
Harness is part of a restraint system. Shoulder harnesses aren’t designed to keep you from “floating up” in turbulence. That’s the job of the seat belt, which is the other part of a restraint system. If your seat belt isn’t very snug, your body is going to move around a lot in bad turbulence or an accident.
Restraints can’t do their job if they’re not tight.
MTV
By gosh Steve, gotta give it to you!Clean cockpit is referring to radios tacked under the panel, headset hooks, etc. When I get in an airplane I look at things protruding out that can impale me because I have been impaled. The radio between my legs is a perfect example. Next project on my own Cub is a Trig TY91 2 1/4" radio in the panel.
I am also concerned with the extra weight of a helmet and the effects on my neck having blown out 2 discs in my neck already.
If Skycowboy comes up with adapters to put my Zulus into Team Wendy helmets I'll buy two helmets for my Cessna. Clean cockpit? Not in any Cub I've been in. Tubes up above, above and in front, structure on either side of a narrow cockpit.... Seriously? I can't not hit my head on a fairly calm day. In my 180 the rear through spar? Side structure? Shoulder harnesses don't stop me from hitting what's above or beside me. I'll keep the Gallet for the Cub and want something a little simpler and cooler for the 180. Maybe a Team Wendy ultimately wins the nod in the Cub, too. Time will tell. I hope the Zulu adapters come to market soon.
Between my visor's utility and top of head bump protection in moderate turbulence my Gallet has earned its keep many times over. It isn't always about serious accident protection. And that's why the Team Wendy is attractive to me for the Cessna. I don't need a drop-down visor in that plane.
I don't care much what other guys do. When asked I offer comments about what I do and why. I don't understand why anyone would offer condescending remarks about anyone else's choice to use a helmet.
Right there with ya. Smacked my head on that door post in a C180 a time or two as well. No amount of shoulder harness is going to stop that. Don’t have a Cessna any more but if I did I’d figure something out for a skid lid. The thought of my wife wiping my ass for me for the rest of my days is not a pleasant one.
I don't own a hat with a button on it but I'm told that doesn't work when pulling the seatbelt latch and yelling bombs away as you unceremoniously plop into the skylight.That's why you cut the button off you ball cap.
Web
Have been following this thread for some time. I've been planning to get a helmet, but now I'm thinking I need to replace my shoulder restraints first. I have fixed shoulder restraints, and they are quite loose on the rear passenger and not terribly tight on me. My waist belt seems solid, but definitely thinking I need some inertia reel shoulder straps. I looked at a few of the older threads - Cub Crafters still the way to go?