Flightcom

Flightcom is an American company that makes aviation headsets, intercoms and wireless communication systems. Based in Portland, Oregon, it serves private pilots, commercial airlines and military aviation. Its products help people communicate while protecting their hearing in noisy environments. Flightcom also develops wireless systems for teams working around aircraft on the ground.

Flightcom Aviation Headsets

Flightcom began when its founder, Brian VanderPloeg, was training for a private pilot's license.

He had trouble hearing his flight instructor and used his engineering background to find a solution.

The company developed aviation intercom systems and later expanded into headsets and communication accessories.

Its products are used by private pilots and passengers who need to hear each other during flight.

Flightcom also makes active noise reduction headsets and low impedance headsets.

These products address different communication needs inside aircraft.

For student pilots, being able to hear instructions clearly is important during training. Flightcom includes products intended for this type of flying.

Wireless Communication for Airline Ground Crews

Flightcom also makes wireless headsets for people working around aircraft.

Its systems are used during airline pushback operations, when ground crews need to communicate while moving aircraft.

The company has developed DECT7 wireless communication technology for these tasks.

The technology allows team members to communicate without holding a device.

Flightcom systems support simultaneous two-way conversation, so workers can speak and listen while continuing their tasks.

The company supplies communication systems to commercial airlines, including Alaska and United.

Its wireless systems are used in airline ground operations thousands of times each day.

Hearing Protection and Communication Features

Flightcom headsets combine hearing protection with communication functions.

Some models use active noise reduction to reduce unwanted noise.

The company also has Listen-Through Technology, which allows users to mix outside sounds with headset audio.

This gives workers a way to hear some of their surroundings while wearing hearing protection.

Flightcom offers a five-person wireless system with Flightcom Connect.

Its communication equipment can also pair with Flightcom Wireless Base Stations.

A five-position system is intended for aircraft maintenance and inspection work, where several people may need to communicate.

Flightcom Company History

Brian VanderPloeg developed Flightcom with his wife and business partner, Jane.

The company grew from aviation intercom products into a wider range of headsets and communication systems.

During a five-year period in the early 1990s, Flightcom reported growth of 1,325 percent.

Its parent company, Sonetics Corporation, later developed other communication brands for firefighting, emergency response, construction and industrial work.

Flightcom continues to focus on aviation communication.

For pilots and aviation fans, Flightcom is connected to both cockpit communication and aircraft ground operations. Its headsets serve flight training, passenger communication, maintenance teams and airline staff.