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UFlyMike founder Michael Lackey passes away at age 67
Posted by Brandon Lackey on
On February 12th, 2014, Mike Lackey lost his battle with cancer. He was diagnosed in June of 2013 with a rare and aggressive form of gall bladder cancer. Unable to be surgically removed, Mike underwent extensive chemotherapy and numerous consultations in his short but instense fight to beat the cancer. Unfortunately, the tumor grew quickly and all therapies were unsuccessful in slowing it's growth. In the middle of January, all options had been exhausted and Mike chose to return home and spend the remainder of his days with his family and friends. Mike was a powerful influence everywhere he went...
UFlyMike headsets now legal for use at United Airlines
Posted by Brandon Lackey on
After three years, the UFlyMike headset is now legal for use by United Airlines pilots. Thank you to all our current and future United Airlines pilot customers for your patience and understanding while this issue was resolved. As noted by the Update, the UFlyMike headset must be used in its' TSO certified configuration. For more information about the TSO configuration and getting your headset TSO certified, please see our TSO Process page. Below is the official Central Air Safety Committee Update that updates Communication 2009-12 describing the use of the UFlyMike at United Airlines:
Southwest Airlines Approves UFlyMike Aviation Headset
Posted by Brandon Lackey on
The UFlyMike headset is now legal for use at Southwest Airlines! You will need to make sure your headset has all of the required components and has been through our TSO process before using it. Please review our TSO Process page for more information. Thank you to all of our loyal customers for sticking with us and fighting for us in this matter. Without your help and support, we never could have done it, THANK YOU!
UFlyMike receives TSO certification of UFM with QuietComfort 15
Posted by Brandon Lackey on
The FAA has issued another TSO Authorization for the UFlyMike Aviation Headset using the Bose QuietComfort 15 (QC-15) Headphones, and the Westone UM1 Earbuds. If you fly for an air carrier that requires use of TSO'd headsets, contact UFlyMike for details.
Bose introduces QuietComfort 15 headphones
Posted by Brandon Lackey on
Bose just introduced a new QC-series, the QC-15. All versions of the UFlyMike, past and present, are fully compatible with either the QC-2 or the new QC-15.