Helmet Discussion

[n85ae]

Whether somebody wears a helmet is certainly their business, but these
helmets are not like wearing an anvil on your head. This idea of neck injury,
caused by the weight of for example the ski helmet I wore this afternoon is
frankly - Utterly ridiculous.

Also the idea that your peripheral vision is affected is also ridiculous. I
rode my bike today on the roads, in and around the NW Suburbs of Chicago,
and had zero issue with that, and I have to check traffic behind me by
looking over my shoulder, and no issue with that either.

That said - Bruce's point about being a proficient pilot makes sense.

If you're flying off sand bars, etc. I'm thinking a helmet might actually be
a good idea ...

Jeff

[David47]

Whether somebody wears a helmet is certainly their business, but these
helmets are not like wearing an anvil on your head. This idea of neck injury,
caused by the weight of for example the ski helmet I wore this afternoon is
frankly - Utterly ridiculous.

Jeff

I'm afraid the aviation medical evidence would disagree with you. There was quite some discussion about this in the lecture I attended and according to the av. med pathologist serious neck injury has resulted from wearing heavy helmets. Case in point, the helmets used on the F35 are/were a concern due to their weight, especially in the event of a pilot having to eject whereby spinal injury could result.

And with respect, peripheral vision issues are similarly a concern. I ride a motorbike and even with a full open face, there are limitations.

[Wheels]

I must already have a brain injury. I fly everyday the sun is out.