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Old 29th November 2002 | 21:19
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helmet fire
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I have flown with polarised lenses and experienced no problems. In fact I preferred it.

The only criteria I use is colour definition. The lense has to allow at least "true colour" sensitivity to ensure that your eye remains sensitive to cockpit warning/caution and advisory lights. Dark helmet visors are specifically designed for this - another good reason for wearing a helmet. I would stay well clear of any colour tinted lense such as most of the Bolle range. I am a fan of the Ray Ban G15 lense which was originally designed with aviation (and colour definition) criteria in mind, although a polarised version is very difficult to find these days.

Besides, I keep wearing the Ray Bans in the hope that Kelly McGillis will cross polarise with me!!

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