Saitek pro flight headset?

[CadetPreston]

Have saitek pro flight headsets been discontinued or something like that? Cause I can't seem to find a shop or online shop that has them in stock... Even madcatz??

Any suppor would be cool ;)

[fsaviator]

Are you the cadet? Congrats! Might I suggest, as a cadet, you might find it more useful to purchase an aviation headset and an adapter that allows you to use it on your PC such as a flightsound X. Is using a real headset an option? Even the flight helmet you're wearing in the photo could be used.

Not sure if they are discontinued, but you're right... it seems they are disappearing.

You can buy a real headset for $70-$80 and then an adapter runs about $55. It's a little more, but you will get the benefit of having a headset you can use in your flying and simming.

I have one of each of these as extras in my Cherokee (cheaper headsets that work just fine):

http://www.ebay.com/itm/SL-800-SkyLite-Aviation-Pilot-GA-Headset-Dual-Plug-FREE-BAG-/230781057645?pt=Motors_Aviation_Parts_Gear&hash=item35bb9f7a6d&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pilot-10-40-Aviation-Headsets-/180867074776?pt=Motors_Aviation_Parts_Gear&hash=item2a1c848ad8&vxp=mtr

Adapters:

http://www.sportys.com/PilotShop/product/17018

[Efe Cem Elci]

Nick1150 from here has some on sale in the classifieds... might be worth an ask :)
http://www.mycockpit.org/forums/showthread.php/24502-My-classified-adds-show-SOLD-when-I-haven-t-sold-the-items!?p=130750#post130750

[fsaviator]

Nick's are nice... I've actually used them!

[Efe Cem Elci]

Since the topic is these headsets, could anyone tell me first hand the advantages etc.? I've read the company pushed promo description but I'm wondering what if any positive changes there are in the unit that are not on my usual headset/mic combo...