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Pilot USA PA-1160AI Passive Aviation Headset for ICOM Handheld Radios
The Pilot USA PA-1160AI passive aviation headset offers rugged, no-battery communication for ICOM handheld radios with clear voice pickup, comfortable gel seals, and a convenient 110V charger included with each unit.
Purpose-built for use with ICOM handheld transceivers
Passive noise attenuation for reliable cockpit audio without batteries
Noise-canceling electret microphone for clear transmissions
Comfortable gel ear seals and adjustable headband for long flights
Includes standard 110V charger with each variant for easy recharging
Durable construction and replaceable ear seal covers for serviceability
The Pilot USA PA-1160AI is a straightforward, dependable headset choice for pilots who use ICOM handheld radios and prefer a passive design that avoids active electronics. Its noise-canceling electret boom mic focuses on voice clarity, while soft gel ear seals and an adjustable, padded headband keep pilots comfortable on extended sorties. Built for frequent use, the PA-1160AI features rugged cabling with reinforced strain relief and easily replaceable ear seal covers to extend service life. Each unit ships with a standard 110V charger to simplify keeping spare or internal batteries ready (variant-dependent charging connections supplied). The PA-1160AI is ideal for flight training, rental aircraft, and pilots who value simple, robust headset performance paired with ICOM radio compatibility.
Connector / Variant Options
PA-1160AI/S — Standard ICOM-compatible configuration (straight connector)
I built this kit as a teenager most of 55 years ago. The kit is essentially the same, but now they’re laser cut. In the past, the panels were die-cut, sometimes you get one done with a dull cutter. That took a lot of extra time, carefully re-scoring everything with a narrow Exacto blade so the pieces wouldn’t split. This kit is so crisp, it’s a joy to assemble. It’s fun seeing old reflexes come to life while assembling this baby. I only have the FW-190 from those years, but also built this one (the Hellcat), the Spitfire, Me-109, and the P-40. Good times!
Pilots HQ had the best price on the pump needed to replace the one on my plane that was failing. It actually shipped ahead of schedule, arrived quickly to my IA who was ale to install it and get me back in the air in a timely manner. Great service and price.
