Sun Glasses?

[kevin]

This is my first post on the forum. I started my ground school a few weeks ago and I will start my flight training in the new year. I was just wondering what sun glasses seem to work best for flying (ie. Polarized)? Thanks,

 

Kevin

[Ryan]

Serengeties... without question. :punk:

 

Serengties Site

 

Polarized glasses can screw up your depth perception when landing from what I've heard.

 

Maui Jims are supposed to be good too, but I've never tried them.

[kevin]

Serengeties... without question. :punk:

 

Serengties Site

 

Polarized glasses can screw up your depth perception when landing from what I've heard.

 

Maui Jims are supposed to be good too, but I've never tried them.

 

Thanks for the reply, I am going to check them out!

 

Kevin

[Skidz]

Stay away from polarized lenses. You'll have a hard time reading any LCD displays in the cockpit. You'll want something that doesn't restrict you peripheral vision, so the monster Elvis style frames are out (sorry Elvis ). Also, you'll want to have the finest (read thin 'n' small) temples you can get so they don't disturb the seals on your headset.

 

Then again, if you do the smart thing and buy a helmet right off the bat, sunglasses won't be an issue...

[Elvis]

I got a pair of Serengetis last year and they by far the best ones I have ever had.

 

:up: :up: :elvis:

[helicopper]

these babies might help out in the tighter spots!!!

 

 

[T tail]

I try and go for good quality plastic lense sunglasses or just use the visor on my helmet, don't really like the thought of glass nead my eyes in case of a bird strike etc, plastic frames as well...won't leave the tear drop imprints

 

Cheers TT

[Bladestrike]

I think the higher end glass lenses may actually act as a safety glass, you'd have to check the manufacturer's data. Acrylic lenses are far lighter and more comfortable, but are more prone to scratching. I find a brown lens more relaxing for the eyes than any other colour. I'm actually now wearing some polarized Ray Bay brown glass lenses, and I find the glare reduction very comfortable for flying offshore, but then again, it's a 40 year old cockpit so there's no polarized windshields or glass cockpit displays to conflict with the polarization. I'm a Ray Ban man and probally always will be, but I've heard nothing but good things about the Serengetis. I also have a pair of those U.S. Military issue Randolphs you see advertised in various aviation pubs but find the bayonette arms uncomfortable, and the glass lenses are quite thick and heavy, and they are quite flat, letting quite abit of light in the sides. I only wore them a few times.

[Skids Up]

A frame of my choice, (important) with glass lens, that auto darken and lighten, as required. Was able to get a small reading lens in the bottom of the lens for some of the fine print.

 

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[VNE]

Just to note Serengeties are polarized.