Sunglasses
 

I've got a pair of Ray Bans - no idea which model they are but they are wrap around, quite slim arms but when I've got my headset on over the arms, i can be in considerable discomfort after a couple hours of flying - and, they don't dim so if I descend through / under cloud, I need to take them off.

Have there been any comparisons or recommendations done by GA pilots on the most suitable sunglasses?

Any got any strong recommendations or is it just a "try them all and see which are best"?

I had a similar issue where my sunglasses were lifting the headset seal so it was uncomfortable and the noise difference was noticeable. I went for a pair of Serengeti sunglasses with the S-flex arms. I can't remember the model name, but they're non-polarised and I've found them to be ideal.

The arm is flat and sits comfortably against the side of your head without adding pressure or affecting the headset seal. At the hinge the flat arm bends inwards to move the whole arm closer to your head.

Google "Serengeti S-Flex" for some close up pictures of the hinge.

-j34-

I have a Ray-Ban baseball cap. Works fine. Try search function.
http://www.pprune.org/dg-p-general-a...ar-flying.html

just make sure that whatever sunglasses you buy, are not polarising, as they can make the displays on your avionics appear blank. I had just such a pair of glasses which made the readout on on my KX155's look dead as a doornail which, momentarily, was a sphincter-puckering moment....

so which once are you now going for..

I have cheap but flashy glasses, but the frame is too thick and it lifts of the headset.

What are the overall suggestions here? I dont want to spill out £100 for new glasses..as I am just gonna sit on them some day and break them..

I eventually went for Serengeti's. Like you, I'm always paranoid about sitting on them but they come with a protective case and they will stay in my flight bag when I'm not flying. So far, they've been excellent. The only slight criticism is that they don't dim as much as I'd like them to. Other that that, very good, thanks.

Or a quick solution to the comfort problem is these:

David Clark Stop Gap cushions : David Clark - Airplan Flight Equipment