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I definately agree on the earplugs...
Posted by Jim on Wed Jul 09, 2003 11:50:20 PM
In reply top A dissertation on the value of earplugs... posted by bdk on Wed Jul 09, 2003 06:06:53 PM
I got a ride in a P-51 and fortunately had a headset to use. Out of curiousity, I took the headset off briefly and even at cruise settings the cockpit is extremely LOUD.
I've also been standing within a few meters of a P-51 while the pilot was doing the mag and oil checks and I would again recommend earplugs. I enjoy airshows where no jets are present just for thrill of hearing those big engines in full song, but I've learned to keep some hearing protection on hand.
My father told me a story of being involved with sound checks on the piston cargo planes (C-124 if I recall) while he was in the Air Force. Apparently some aircrew were beginning to suffer hearing loss.