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I was about to go buy a pair of old-school Ray-Ban aviators for when I'm flying. My
polarized glasses make it tough to see the G1000 in the DA40 I fly, and the thick arms break
the seal of my LS Zulus causing it to be tough to hear the radio at times.Before making a purchase I thought I'd check to see if others had any
thoughts/recommendations.Thanks in advance.
-- Justin Toner, July 5, 2010
Buy from FramesDirect.Com I replaced my old Ray Bans with polycarbonate impact resistant non polarized bifocals they are great. Charles
-- Charles Farley, July 5, 2010
In retrospect, I didn't phrase that well. I was about to buy the Ray-Bans, but am curious if folks have suggestions for other glasses that work well, as opposed to where to buy them (thought I appreciate the response). I was thinking of the Aviators as a default that would work, but am interested in other options. Thanks.
-- Justin Toner, July 7, 2010
I just buy the cheapest I can find, with 100% UV protection. That way I don't feel bad if I drop them on the ramp, or leave them behind in a rental airplane or at an FBO. I keep a couple extra pairs on hand for passengers who don't realize just how bright it is above the clouds.I look for narrow earpieces (to avoid breaking the seal on my headset) and *always* non-polarized lenses. Although fashion is generally the least of my concerns, I prefer lenses that are tinted dark on the top and lighter on the lower half, to make the panel easier to see.
Something else to consider: For flight in IMC and/or flat haze or twilight conditions, you might want to keep on hand a pair with pale pink or yellow lenses. The greatly enhanced contrast is well worth the fashion risk.
-- Jane Carpenter, October 8, 2010