The best pilot sunglasses

[jonburf]

Oakleys without a doubt. would reccomend the blue lens tint for IMC and in haze but not polarzing lenses.
with them it's is easeir to pick up features in haze and so on. I ware a set of Titanium Juliet's.
I bought them when i read an article many years ago, that showed a range of sunglasses on some kind of refraction device. It showed that the optics of the Oakley lens were far better than any competition, not to mention better UV blocking etc.

[PPRuNeUser0161]

I use the serengeti Pilot #1 7160 with driver gradient lenses and cable temples. Perfect in all ways except the lense color. They should be neutral grey for best color perception, thus my next set will not be serri's unless they address this issue!

I find it is almost impossible to tell the difference between yellow and green on the LCD flight displays with them on.

SN

[lpokijuhyt]

I wear Blue-Blockers. I purchased them at the "As seen on T.V." shop in the shopping mall. Not only are they great sunglasses, it drives all the ladies insane!

[eltonioni]

Oakley Crosshair for me with brown to clear tint. Nice contrast and instruments / screens as clear as a bell. The kinked arms prevent any sound leakage around the headset.

[Siazo]

Clarification on ND?

So I'm looking at either buying some ray bans or serengeti's for flying, having read this I am not clear as to whether serengeti's colour enhancement, which is present in their brown drivers lenses, are as effective for flying as a neutral density say like the G15. I get the impression that the data says they are not, but I don't understand why, if a greater amount of difference is being perceived between colours isn't this better than having typical perception?

Further is their much or any difference between a rayban B15 lens and a serengeti drivers lens?

Thanks

[q100]

Very happy with my Serengeti Drivers Gradient Velocity glasses. Bought a replacement pair after excessive abusing of the first one. Do not see any issues with photochromic lenses, especially because I tend not to wear them at night

Q.

[crazyguy306]

Serengeti sunglasses

hi i have read all the post in the thread "the best sunglasses for pilot" and it came out a question for me.

Is the serengeti polarmax lens suitable for pilot to use? as they are made of polycarbonate instead of glass which i think is more safe to use for fly.
thanks a lot

[Saab Dastard]

hi i have read all the post in the thread "the best sunglasses for pilot"

So how did you miss the bits about not using polarising sunglasses?

serengeti polarmax

There's a clue in the name.

SD

[108.9]

Are there actually any shops where you can go in and try on Serengeti's before buying?

None of the sunglasses or opticians ive been to stock them. They only seem to be available online but I want to see the fit before spending €100+!

[MyIDisthis]

What type of Ray Ban lenses are most appropriate for flying?

Hi, I need some new sunglasses and want to buy the right ones from the start. So, what I would like to know is what type of lenses that are most appropriate for flying? I'll buy Ray Bans, should they be Green ( G15 ) or Brown ( B15 )? From what I understand the difference is that if you're using green lenses the colors are more natural, while brown I guess gives you sharper color/edges?

Finally polarized or not? Polarized take away glare ( which is the main reason to why I need new ones ) but might disort the image when looking at LCD screens. To be able to fly/drive while the sun is low I guess polarized are better, or will non polarized perform as good in those conditions?

Anyone who knows something I'll be happy to hear it.

[K.Whyjelly]

May I humbly suggest you look a little further down this forum where this thread lurks..............


http://www.pprune.org/medical-health...unglasses.html

[MyIDisthis]

Thanks, I appreciate it. How could I miss that..?

[teresa green]

May I, as a Old fella, flying for 49 years, request that you do two things. (One) a pair of sunnies that REALLY protect your eyes from the sun to stop terigians forming (and they will) and (two) I dont care if you fly in Iceland, do NOT take off without a 30plus sunscreen on your arms and face. To go to a pilots reunion in this country (Australia) is like going to a Skin specialists surgery, everybody with pieces taken out of them, and a lot with eye problems. We did not know the danger, you younger blokes and girls do. Learn from us.

[disco87]

I've read this thread and I was wondering if there was a need to avoid polarised lenses for PPL flying. I'm about to start my PPL and I am looking for some sunglasses. Obviously I won't be in a glass cockpit so the problems associated with these lenses won't be an issue. So, for the types of aircraft and flying that I’ll be undertaking would it be possible to take a pair of sunglasses to the opticians and have them put in any type of prescription lens.

Thanks

[Ixixly]

Thought i'd throw my 2cents in. Just recently bought a pair of Serengettis. The lenses are Photochromatic (Adjust to lighting conditions), Drivers Gradient (Which is their own brown colour lenses) and have their S Flex arms as well.

These are the best sunglasses I have ever worn and have everyone i've leant them to so far has agreed, they've even earned the nickname "The Rose Tinted Glasses", the world literally becomes a brighter, sharper, clearer place when worn. The Photochromatic lenses adjust without you even noticing allowing you to walk from a dark hangar straight out into direct sunlight with no problems at all. They wrap around nicely stopping sunlight coming in from the sides and above and below and with the S Bend arms they are incredibly comfy.

Admittedly they are expensive, but if you go to the right places and mention your a pilot and certainly in Australia you can mention you have Private Health Care they'll give a hefty discount, I got mine with 20% off from Sunglass Hut by mentioning both those facts allowing me to purchase them for only $336AUD.

If you don't mind the price tag, I highly recommend these, but be sure to get the non-polarised ones, which are actually a bit cheaper as well.

AND NO, I don't work for Serengetti or any other related company before anyone asks

[DX Wombat]

Go get any frames you like

But make sure they are wrap-around so you have proper side protection too.

[BladePilot]

Serengeti's are fantastic. Can be bought in Dubai at festival city or Abu Dhabi at Carrefour on Airport Road. 108.9 if you want a pair PM me and I'll deliver them to Dublin on next visit!

Blade

[PushCentreCommand]

Large Ray Ban aviators with Driver (appear smokey brown) lenses. Look a little 'Tom Cruise' and old fashioned, but they are perfect for flying in any weather.

[Leezyjet]

I've just got a set of Mile High sunglasses. Tried them out the other day and they were excellent. They all come with a range of inter changeable lenses so are suitable for all light conditions.

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I got the "aviate" ones as I need prescription lenses, and if needed I can quickly flip up the front - but without them looking like old man geeky flip front glasses. I can also take the optical lenses out and just use them normally if I have my contacts in too, so don't need to lug 2 pairs around.

I got the optical lenses with an anti reflective coating, and the total cost was much less then many of the more "trendy" pilot's sunglasses, with fixed single colour lenses !!.

[DutchBird-757]

Best one? Don't know, but I can stronglhy recommend the one I'm using.
The Serengeti Velocity 6692 with Driver Gradient Lenses. I love them. Good in all weather conditions and easy/light to wear all day. No problems with headsets either.

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