MicroAvionics

MicroAvionics is a British company that makes aviation headsets, helmets and intercom systems. Based in Alfreton, United Kingdom, it specialises in communication equipment for microlights, paramotors and other light aircraft. The company has been providing communication products for open cockpit aviation since 2003. Its customers include private sports pilots, flight trainees, independent instructors and flying schools.

Headsets for Open Cockpit Aviation

MicroAvionics develops headsets for different types of aircraft.

Its products are intended for foot-launched aviation, open cockpit aircraft and enclosed cockpits.

Open cockpit flying creates particular communication challenges because pilots are exposed to wind and engine noise.

MicroAvionics makes equipment intended to protect hearing while allowing pilots to communicate through aircraft radios and intercoms.

The company supplies aviation headsets and helmets for microlight pilots, paramotor pilots and other sports aviators.

Its team has direct experience in the sports aviation industry.

This experience helps the company understand the equipment used in different types of light aircraft.

Active Noise Reduction Headsets

MicroAvionics offers aviation headsets with active noise reduction, also known as ANR.

This technology reduces unwanted noise while allowing important communication to remain audible.

The company's headsets also use gel-filled ear seals to reduce wind and engine noise.

A flight instructor reviewing a MicroAvionics ANR headset reported using it for more than 250 flight hours.

The instructor said the noise reduction system used two AA batteries and provided more than 50 hours of operation.

The headset also included Bluetooth connectivity and a socket for connecting recording equipment.

These functions can be useful during flight training, where instructors may need to communicate with students and record flights for later discussion.

Helmets and Intercom Systems

MicroAvionics makes helmets and intercom systems for sports aviation.

Its products include equipment for gyrocopters, microlights and paramotors.

The company also supplies general aviation headsets and intercoms for aircraft using conventional headset connections.

Some pilots continue to use older Flycom intercoms or helmets.

MicroAvionics provides guidance on selecting compatible headsets and helmets for those systems.

The company asks customers about their aircraft, intercom and head size to help identify suitable equipment.

This is useful when choosing products for different aircraft configurations.

UK Manufacturing and Product Support

MicroAvionics designs and makes products in its UK factory.

The business has traded for 20 years, and its directors have more than 40 years of combined experience in MicroAvionics design and manufacturing.

Its products include communication accessories alongside headsets and helmets.

The company also provides repairs, usually with a turnaround of 24 to 48 hours after receiving the equipment.

Customers can speak directly with staff who understand open cockpit flying.

For pilots and aviation fans, MicroAvionics focuses on the needs of light aircraft and sports aviation. Its headsets, helmets and intercoms serve people flying microlights, paramotors, gyrocopters and other aircraft where communication and hearing protection matter.