Considering using a Bose QC25 and adapter to replace my headset. Anyone have experience with these adapters and care to offer their thoughts? I thought Grasstrippilot posted a thread about it years ago but I cant find it.

Newer style Uflymike has durability issues. A lot of the guys I fly with that have the newer setup are constantly complaining about problems. I have 2 QC15 using the old style and they for the most part take licking and keep on ticking. Work good in the jet. Not so good in the Wagon. Sensitive to loud increased noise. -my 2cents

I have both.

I'm a uflymike customer from when they first started. Used the first generation with the QC2 in the CRJ and the 737. When the airlines got all TSO-happy, I upgraded to the second generation and QC15. When the Harmony came out, I ordered it to go with the QC25s I got one year for Christmas.

The uflymike is an excellent product. I've been having a little problem with the Harmony producing some static when the swivel joint jostles loose... which is the reason I ordered the nflightmic. It's of equal quality. My only complaint with the nflightmic is the lack of mic gain control. In the 737 we have a hot mic intercom and it picks up a little too much wind noise. The nflightmic is the mic boom is longer making it more flexible for mouth placement.

Years ago I used my uflymic flying a 206- the QC2 was just not quite adequate for the noice, especially on takeoff. I currently have my QC15/uflymike 2nd generation in my 182 as one of the rear passenger headsets. My wife loves it because of how lightweight it is. I have yet to try it in the 182 for myself (I have Bose A20s up front).

Whee, I was planning to run a couple of uflymikes with QC15s (I can get the Older Bose headphones used for super cheap near here).

I did some takeoffs in my plane (O-320, fixed pitch, similar construction to a Bearhawk) and the QC15s couldn’t hold up to the cabin noise until level off.

I’m trying the CQ1 in-ear from Card Machine Works on Monday. Hopefully that works well and I’ll buy a couple more.

Thanks guys. Sounds like the headphones may not be able to handle the noise of my Bearhawk.

Hey Whee,

I have two of them and love them. I’ve used them in various planes and had no problem. They are the primary headsets for my wife and me. I’ll eventually get some for my kids too as they get older. No issue with the noise from my 520 in any phase of flight. Using the older version but I have a friend that flights regularly with me using the new version with no issues.


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Grassstrippilot wrote:Hey Whee,

I have two of them and love them. I’ve used them in various planes and had no problem. They are the primary headsets for my wife and me. I’ll eventually get some for my kids too as they get older. No issue with the noise from my 520 in any phase of flight. Using the older version but I have a friend that flights regularly with me using the new version with no issues.


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What headphones are you using? I wonder if the newer QC 25 and 35 handle the noise better.

The guy at nflightmic said he uses his in a C185 on floats and a turbin Otter but they don’t work in the Beaver.

I’ve got the QC2 and my other one is a QC15. My friend is running the newer one, whichever that one is. Q25? I have a Q35 but haven’t purchased the newer UFlyMike to use with it...yet.

Neither of mine have had a problem with not handling engine noise.


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I've got 4 of the QC25's and uflymikes, used them in the Aerostar, Seneca and 177. The kids like them because they're super light and super comfy, but the ANR and passive noise cancelling is just not quiet enough for my liking. The earcups are small with very little insulation inside. One other issue I have is no fail safe, when the battery is dead it stops working

I really want to use them because they are so light and comfy, but we've replaced them with Zulus...

I tried the nflightmic with my Bose QC35 (typically only use them for airline travel, but thought they'd make a good set for pax). The mic is great and their product is awesome, but the QC35 just isn't made for that kinda noise (C120 w/O-290). They would be great in a quieter airplane or if you're an airline/corporate pilot, but nosy single engine? Nope.

10-4 guys.

I was thinking it might be nice to have a dual purpose headset but can’t think of a compelling need for headphones and from the feedback here I’ll just buy a dedicated headset.

whee wrote:10-4 guys.

I was thinking it might be nice to have a dual purpose headset but can’t think of a compelling need for headphones and from the feedback here I’ll just buy a dedicated headset.

Once you get flying, if you like to borrow my QC15 to see if it works in your cockpit for a uflymike conversion, lemme know.

Didn’t work in mine but there’s been quite a few different data points. Cheaper than the A20, anyways - as much as I’d love one of those.

When flying with a buddy I use his QC25 and Uflymike, its a 172 and I think it does a great job. the QC25 is nice because it will still put audio through even if the battery dies unlike the QC15, and still has a AAA battery so as long as you have an extra in the glovebox you are good to go. The QC35 is nice but has the internal lithium battery and I hate to have another piece of equipment to keep charged all the time.

Got to test fly my new headset today - I’m keeping it.

Not noise canceling but an in-ear foam tip that did a better job than my Bose X. I’m pretty used to foam tips, we fly with CEPs at work. In theory they might seem like a chore to use, but in practical application it’s a 15 second task.

Just a thought for you, Whee.

Thanks for the offer Camtom and the report on your new headset. Something to think about for sure.

Thanks for the additional feedback newbizor.