FOR SALE: Pilot Communications ANR PA 17-79 Headset

Bandit_Driver · May 21st, 2007, 18:26

PA 17-79 Independence Series ANR Stereo Headset with Cell and MP3 inputs.

Originally designed for the military and for helicopter operators, the matte black PA 17-79's ear cups are deeper in volume than its predecessor, thereby increasing passive noise attenuation. The new headset has been updated with a more sophisticated designed electronics package using closer tolerance mil-spec components. The military spec'd headset will have @43-46dB of total noise protection. The Independence with its rechargeable NiMH battery weighs 14.8 ounces.

This headset works great in Pistons, Turbo Props, and Jets. It is just over kill for the 727 so I have gone to an in the ear, ear piece and no longer need this unit.

The unit is in good condition and works well.
The headset was $475 when new
Make a reasonable offer if you're interested.

Airdale · May 22nd, 2007, 12:04

I'll just post up a first hand experience with this headset. Its awesome! I bought one brand new for flying the Beech. The whole first two weeks I was using it, didn't even realize I had the ANR OFF! It was pretty damn quiet. Then I was playing around with it in my hotel one night and pushed the white button while it was plugged into the wall charger, a light came on and I put the headset on to hear absolutely nothing with the Tv on. So my next flight I hit the white button - WOW! So quiet I literally couldn't hear the props in my ears. The only way I knew they were running was the drone you get on your head. It also enhances ATC communications and makes things sound really nice and clear.

No batteries to fiddle with either. The battery is in the headset, just plug it into an outlet with the wall charger and its good to go. Even if the ANR dies, this thing is quiter then the newer David Clark's that don't have ANR. I'd highly recommend the headset if you can't tell. Especially for the price. Not even half that of the Bose and I think its 100 times better.

Bandit_Driver · May 22nd, 2007, 12:34

Thanks for the Testimonial Airdale.

The testimonial lines are now open. If you have experience with this headset and wish to comment, call in now.

Hootie · May 22nd, 2007, 19:16

I'll back that up too. It's an awesome bang for the buck headset. It's half the price of the bose, more quiet, just slightly more "clampy", but I'd rather have the noise reduction. Used it for flying freight props and I still have my hearing. It is just overkill for a jet, so I guess after Bandit-Drivers one sells I might be willing to part with mine if anyone is interested.

Bandit_Driver · May 22nd, 2007, 21:39

Hootie,

Did you try yours in the jet? It makes thing eerily quite, doesn't it.

Cessnaflyer · May 22nd, 2007, 21:59

Great headset I love mine also!

Hootie · May 23rd, 2007, 02:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bandit_Driver

Hootie,

Did you try yours in the jet? It makes thing eerily quite, doesn't it.

Yeah my first couple trips I used it. I don't mind the eerily quiet, it was more of the weird look from captains who were using the little telex that bothered me

Bandit_Driver · May 24th, 2007, 17:05

The Headsets have been SOLD...

HOOTIE you are cleared to sell yours...Good Luck!

kenforster · January 5th, 2008, 17:28

I also have a Pilot Communications ANR PA 17-79 Headset for sale. Bought while I was taking flight lessons back in 1999 but have sat in storage since then. Work great. If interested e-mail me at ken@swiss-mix.com.

Have a great 2008!
-Ken

May 21st, 2007, 18:26	#1
Bandit_Driver Old Skool Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: DTW Posts: 1,797	FOR SALE: Pilot Communications ANR PA 17-79 Headset PA 17-79 Independence Series ANR Stereo Headset with Cell and MP3 inputs. Originally designed for the military and for helicopter operators, the matte black PA 17-79's ear cups are deeper in volume than its predecessor, thereby increasing passive noise attenuation. The new headset has been updated with a more sophisticated designed electronics package using closer tolerance mil-spec components. The military spec'd headset will have @43-46dB of total noise protection. The Independence with its rechargeable NiMH battery weighs 14.8 ounces. This headset works great in Pistons, Turbo Props, and Jets. It is just over kill for the 727 so I have gone to an in the ear, ear piece and no longer need this unit. The unit is in good condition and works well. The headset was $475 when new Make a reasonable offer if you're interested. __________________ OOTSK Logbook Pro - Electronic Pilots Logbook Last edited by Bandit_Driver; May 21st, 2007 at 22:17.

May 22nd, 2007, 12:04	#2
Airdale Old Skool Join Date: May 2005 Location: Dirty Jerzey Posts: 2,109	Re: FOR SALE: Pilot Communications ANR PA 17-79 Headset I'll just post up a first hand experience with this headset. Its awesome! I bought one brand new for flying the Beech. The whole first two weeks I was using it, didn't even realize I had the ANR OFF! It was pretty damn quiet. Then I was playing around with it in my hotel one night and pushed the white button while it was plugged into the wall charger, a light came on and I put the headset on to hear absolutely nothing with the Tv on. So my next flight I hit the white button - WOW! So quiet I literally couldn't hear the props in my ears. The only way I knew they were running was the drone you get on your head. It also enhances ATC communications and makes things sound really nice and clear. No batteries to fiddle with either. The battery is in the headset, just plug it into an outlet with the wall charger and its good to go. Even if the ANR dies, this thing is quiter then the newer David Clark's that don't have ANR. I'd highly recommend the headset if you can't tell. Especially for the price. Not even half that of the Bose and I think its 100 times better.

May 22nd, 2007, 12:34	#3
Bandit_Driver Old Skool Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: DTW Posts: 1,797	Re: FOR SALE: Pilot Communications ANR PA 17-79 Headset Thanks for the Testimonial Airdale. The testimonial lines are now open. If you have experience with this headset and wish to comment, call in now. __________________ OOTSK Logbook Pro - Electronic Pilots Logbook

May 22nd, 2007, 19:16	#4
Hootie Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Zona Posts: 1,179	Re: FOR SALE: Pilot Communications ANR PA 17-79 Headset I'll back that up too. It's an awesome bang for the buck headset. It's half the price of the bose, more quiet, just slightly more "clampy", but I'd rather have the noise reduction. Used it for flying freight props and I still have my hearing. It is just overkill for a jet, so I guess after Bandit-Drivers one sells I might be willing to part with mine if anyone is interested. __________________ Whatever happened to catching a good old fashioned passionate ass whooping?

May 22nd, 2007, 21:39	#5
Bandit_Driver Old Skool Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: DTW Posts: 1,797	Re: FOR SALE: Pilot Communications ANR PA 17-79 Headset Hootie, Did you try yours in the jet? It makes thing eerily quite, doesn't it. __________________ OOTSK Logbook Pro - Electronic Pilots Logbook

May 22nd, 2007, 21:59	#6
Cessnaflyer Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Sammamish, WA Posts: 1,431	Re: FOR SALE: Pilot Communications ANR PA 17-79 Headset Great headset I love mine also! __________________ Chris, CFI, CFII Now I could let these dream killers kill my self-esteem or use it as the steam to power my dreams That's how you treat things, stay hungry.

May 24th, 2007, 17:05	#8
Bandit_Driver Old Skool Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: DTW Posts: 1,797	Re: FOR SALE: Pilot Communications ANR PA 17-79 Headset The Headsets have been SOLD... HOOTIE you are cleared to sell yours...Good Luck! __________________ OOTSK Logbook Pro - Electronic Pilots Logbook

January 5th, 2008, 17:28	#9
kenforster Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1	Re: FOR SALE: Pilot Communications ANR PA 17-79 Headset I also have a Pilot Communications ANR PA 17-79 Headset for sale. Bought while I was taking flight lessons back in 1999 but have sat in storage since then. Work great. If interested e-mail me at ken@swiss-mix.com. Have a great 2008! -Ken

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