kevin Posted December 18, 2005 Report Posted December 18, 2005 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 Quote
Ryan Posted December 18, 2005 Report Posted December 18, 2005 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. Quote
kevin Posted December 18, 2005 Author Report Posted December 18, 2005 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 Quote
Skidz Posted December 18, 2005 Report Posted December 18, 2005 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... Quote
Elvis Posted December 18, 2005 Report Posted December 18, 2005 I got a pair of Serengetis last year and they by far the best ones I have ever had. :up: :up: :elvis: Quote
helicopper Posted December 18, 2005 Report Posted December 18, 2005 these babies might help out in the tighter spots!!! Quote
T tail Posted December 18, 2005 Report Posted December 18, 2005 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 Quote
Bladestrike Posted December 18, 2005 Report Posted December 18, 2005 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. Quote
Skids Up Posted December 19, 2005 Report Posted December 19, 2005 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. (Save the comments! Your time is coming!!!) Quote
VNE Posted December 19, 2005 Report Posted December 19, 2005 Just to note Serengeties are polarized. Quote
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