| Msg ID: 2842651 |
Lift Aviation Helmets +2/-3
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| Author:Question
4/16/2025 9:28:41 AM |
Who has one of these? Saw them, tried it on, and could not get into it. Not approved for DOI / USFS, wouldn’t share their testing documents when asked, have to put it on a certain way, lenses that cannot hold up to exposure, shape that’s bulky and hits the bubble cause the stupid little fin on the back. Amazes me how these helmet companies try all this stuff and still can’t take lessons from each other on how to create an actual decent safe helmet. Gallet still is the only best option out there for those who do lots of actual work / flying. |
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| Msg ID: 2842654 |
Silly looking French POS +1/-5
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| Author:Airplane Andrew
4/16/2025 9:50:02 AM Reply to: 2842651 |
But Air Tractor pilots just look so cool in Gallets. They probably call them "gallet" helmets (like mallet) just like the dumb helicopter guys call it a "pee-tot" tube instead of "pee-toe" tube. The American language is made up of multiple language amalgamations... don't be an idiot when you talk. There's a thing called a dictionary if you need help. |
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| Msg ID: 2842670 |
Silly looking French POS +4/-1
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| Author:say wut
4/16/2025 12:24:09 PM Reply to: 2842654 |
wow, airplane andrew getting a little fiesty over something nobody even brought up lol |
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| Msg ID: 2842655 |
Darth Helmet +2/-2
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| Author:An Army Guy
4/16/2025 9:56:43 AM Reply to: 2842651 |
HGU-56 is light and has tons of protective data (can get from the company or the Army Aeromedical Research Lab). You do look like Darth helmet though. If you fly doors off, the maxillofacial shield is pretty awesome. |
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| Msg ID: 2842658 |
But sunglasses are better +4/-1
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| Author:Anonymous
4/16/2025 10:04:53 AM Reply to: 2842651 |
My favorite are the guys who have a smoke visor yet still wear sunglasses |
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| Msg ID: 2842662 |
But sunglasses are better +1/-1
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| Author:say wut
4/16/2025 10:28:34 AM Reply to: 2842658 |
usually prescription |
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| Msg ID: 2842663 |
LOL +1/-1
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| Author:Anonymous
4/16/2025 10:41:29 AM Reply to: 2842662 |
Not the guys I've seen... they were all guys that don't need glasses. |
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| Msg ID: 2842668 |
But sunglasses are better +4/-1
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| Author:I Do...
4/16/2025 11:07:49 AM Reply to: 2842658 |
I wear my Serengeti sunglasses with the dark shield...It helps with sunlight hypersensitive eyes. What the hell is wrong with you? |
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| Msg ID: 2842673 |
But sunglasses are better +1/-1
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| Author:Anonymous
4/16/2025 1:09:14 PM Reply to: 2842668 |
I flew Army and EMS over the past 20 years (so whether in cockpit with another dude/dudette or watching other pilots come to/from hospitals I never saw someone with sunglasses AND the smoke lens down. Now maybe there was one or two with prescription sunglasses that had the clear visor down for better eye bird protection but never the smoke over the sunglasses. |
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| Msg ID: 2842676 |
But sunglasses are better +1/-1
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| Author:So...
4/16/2025 2:14:05 PM Reply to: 2842673 |
Who are you? Just because you didn't see a pilot wear sunglasses and the smoke visor means it isn't a common practice? I also spent time in the military and civil with 47 years in the cockpit. I have always worn both...As have my associate pilots. |
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| Msg ID: 2842680 |
But sunglasses are better +1/-1
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| Author:Anonymous
4/16/2025 2:28:11 PM Reply to: 2842676 |
Just sayin... I noticed that people flew with their sunglasses and didn't also have their smoke visor (for those I flew with I can confirm they never pulled the smoke down)... for those I'd see fly in/out of a hospital, maybe they used both in flight but even when landing or taking off on a sunny day when I'd see them on the helipad their smoke visor wasn't always dow. Just made me scratch my head. Less earcup seal (noise) and definitely uncomfortable in comparison to no glasses; and I used to fly with prescription aviators (issued flat side frames) when I flew in the Army. Just never understood it... |
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| Msg ID: 2842690 |
But sunglasses are better +2/-1
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| Author:Really...
4/16/2025 4:15:50 PM Reply to: 2842680 |
Why would anyone care, including you, what another pilot chooses to do with light filtration? It is none of anyone's business but the pilot's. Who give's a rats A##? How old are you??? |
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| Msg ID: 2842697 |
Wow... +2/-1
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| Author:Anonymous
4/16/2025 4:59:50 PM Reply to: 2842690 |
All kinds of buttt hurt because I said "My favorites are the guys that wear sunglasses and don't ever use the smoke visor" Two more days remaining in the work week, man. You gotta calm down! |
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| Msg ID: 2842700 |
Wow... (NT) +1/-1
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| Author:You replied to the wrong guy...
4/16/2025 5:42:28 PM Reply to: 2842697 |
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| Msg ID: 2842661 |
Lift Aviation Helmets +1/-1
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| Author:Anonymous
4/16/2025 10:21:38 AM Reply to: 2842651 |
Never heard of them. What are they modelled off of? I know AMC does an old SPH knockoff (SUPER heavy too) from some random company not known for great helmets. |
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| Msg ID: 2842675 |
Lift Aviation Helmets +1/-4
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| Author: I fly with the LIFT Av2.1
4/16/2025 2:02:26 PM Reply to: 2842651 |
The AV2.1 is a great helmet. Its 1 pound lighter than my Gallet. They just received NVG mounts for it as well so I'm getting that installed. Its the next step in aviation safety, honestly how old is the Gallet/SPH technology? 30 years or more? As far as testing I'm going to assume the Air Forces testing is more thorough than DOI. Its been sled tested etc. I love the Gallet but this is the next step. They are releasing a rotor specific version, I do hope its DOI approved. |
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| Msg ID: 2842688 |
Lift Aviation Helmets +6/-1
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| Author:Doubt it
4/16/2025 4:06:51 PM Reply to: 2842675 |
Lift is what all the YouTuber Heli jokers wear. They’re not tested and the visors allow tons of air to come in, and don’t protect your eyes when out the door all day. Gallet still is the winner |
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| Msg ID: 2842689 |
Lift Aviation Helmets +4/-1
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| Author:Lift
4/16/2025 4:13:31 PM Reply to: 2842688 |
Has no testing data when I asked as well. Considered one over Gallet, but not approved and never will be. They’re made for airplanes, and people who want to feel cooler. |
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| Msg ID: 2842691 |
HGU-55 it is, then! +1/-1
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| Author:Anonymous
4/16/2025 4:26:59 PM Reply to: 2842689 |
Very light and very safe. Buy a gel liner if it doesn't come standard. |
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| Msg ID: 2842692 |
HGU-55 it is, then! +2/-1
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| Author:Hgu 55
4/16/2025 4:31:22 PM Reply to: 2842691 |
Is terrible and if you still wear one, then you’re living under a rock. Dumbest helmet |
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| Msg ID: 2842694 |
Lift Aviation Helmets (NT) +1/-1
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| Author:Confused on what info you need
4/16/2025 4:37:07 PM Reply to: 2842651 |
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| Msg ID: 2842703 |
Lift Aviation Helmets +1/-1
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| Author:All the info!
4/16/2025 6:42:23 PM Reply to: 2842694 |
How about impact testing, ballistic, crush testing etc… |
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| Msg ID: 2842739 |
Helmets +2/-4
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| Author:FW Fred
4/17/2025 11:32:20 AM Reply to: 2842651 |
Professionals just wear headsets |
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| Msg ID: 2842750 |
Paraclete +1/-1
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| Author:Anonymous
4/17/2025 2:13:42 PM Reply to: 2842651 |
Thing's like 5 lbs... that must mean it will keep your head totally safe, right? That must be why AMC chose them |
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