FighterPilot From Canada, joined Jun 2005, 1306 posts, RR: 28 Posted (5 years 3 weeks 2 days 10 hours ago) and read 25968 times:
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I'm currently looking into buying some sunglasses for general use and flying and I'm not sure what to get. I want to keep the cost under $300 CAD, and for them to be polarized. I currently have my eyes on these Oakleys: http://oakley.ca/pd/1131 and http://oakley.ca/pd/1137 I'm looking for something similar to these, anyone have any ideas or good suggestions?
ZBBYLW From Canada, joined Nov 2006, 1890 posts, RR: 8 Reply 4, posted (5 years 3 weeks 2 days 10 hours ago) and read 26007 times:
Hey Cal, did I tell you about my Ray Bans that I bought... The are great... anyways make sure you do NOT get polarized... but get Ray Bans... you want AVIATORS as your course will teach you to become a pilot anyhow, I spend $180, on my Ray Bans and LOVE them.. I would get them again if I could... but I do not need to.. as they have held up for me so far anyways good luck either way. Plus you look ALOT cooler in aviators then sport sunglasses.
ACDC8 From Canada, joined Mar 2005, 7587 posts, RR: 47 Reply 5, posted (5 years 3 weeks 2 days 1 hour ago) and read 25996 times:
From the FAA regarding polarized glasses ....
POLARIZATION. Polarized lenses are not recommended
for use in the aviation environment. While useful for blocking
reflected light from horizontal surfaces such as water or
snow, polarization can reduce or eliminate the visibility of
instruments that incorporate anti-glare filters. Polarized lenses
may also interfere with visibility through an aircraft windscreen
by enhancing striations in laminated materials and mask the
sparkle of light that reflects off shiny surfaces such as another
aircraft’s wing or windscreen, which can reduce the time a pilot
has to react in a “see-and-avoid” traffic situation.
IAHFLYR From United States of America, joined Jun 2005, 4135 posts, RR: 28 Reply 6, posted (5 years 3 weeks 1 day 23 hours ago) and read 25986 times:
Maui Jim has been my choice in sunglasses for some 6 years, love them. The bronze lenses provide great transition from bright sunlight to the panel and back. I've had 2 pair, no complaints, and for under $250 USD in most cases you can get a very nice selection to pick.
Regardless of what the FAA article says about polarization., I've had no problems seeing traffic, just the opposite in my experiences, no issues seeing the panel, and no glare off the windscreen, but this is not flying with flat panels so that could present a difference, round dials no issue again for me and my old eyes.
FighterPilot From Canada, joined Jun 2005, 1306 posts, RR: 28 Reply 7, posted (5 years 3 weeks 1 day 18 hours ago) and read 25969 times:
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Ahh I did not know polarization wasn't a good thing for flying, I was under the impression it was good.
Does anyone have any good links to some good aviators?
ACDC8 From Canada, joined Mar 2005, 7587 posts, RR: 47 Reply 10, posted (5 years 3 weeks 1 day 5 hours ago) and read 25920 times:
Quoting Ebs757 (Reply 9): yeah I had no clue polarized were bad for flying...my pair are and ive seen some commercial pilots with Oakley's and im assuming they were polarized.
There are some polarized sunglasses out there that are acceptable for flying, I've never looked into it, so I couldn't tell you which ones. Sorry.
KBFIspotter From United States of America, joined May 2005, 729 posts, RR: 1 Reply 12, posted (5 years 2 weeks 2 days 11 hours ago) and read 25818 times:
Quoting JMJAirways (Reply 11): Why not go for Randolph ... they are the officiall supplier for US Airforce and NASA... that must be good quality!
That's what I have. I love them. I found them to be extremely comfortable to wear for long durations, and are great for when flying. I got my pair through Sporty's Pilot shop for about $60. www.sportys.com
HighFlyer9790 From United States of America, joined Jul 2005, 1225 posts, RR: 0 Reply 14, posted (5 years 2 weeks 2 days 9 hours ago) and read 25812 times:
Quoting FighterPilot (Reply 7): Ahh I did not know polarization wasn't a good thing for flying, I was under the impression it was good.
Quoting Ebs757 (Reply 9): yeah I had no clue polarized were bad for flying...my pair are and ive seen some commercial pilots with Oakley's and im assuming they were polarized.
Polarized sunglasses are probably worse for flying than a $10 gas station pair. here's the hook: while flying against the sun, a momentary glare off another plane will help you notice it, where as with polarized glasses, you wouldn't see that mirror like sparkle. Also, the biggest factor, is that every screen from a Garmin to a 777 glass cockpit already has polarized screens. you would not be able to see those screens with a second polarized lens. in addition, in commercial planes, the windscreen is polarized as well. this may go for newer GA aircraft as well, but im not sure.
As far as design goes, a nice pair of large lens glasses from any well known brand will last a while. not sure what your buidget is, but the more you pay, the better the quality you'll get.
FighterPilot From Canada, joined Jun 2005, 1306 posts, RR: 28 Reply 16, posted (5 years 1 week 6 days 18 hours ago) and read 25732 times:
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Hey All
Well after all this great feedback I bought a pair of RB3293's, mirrored lens of course. In the near future I may buy a pair of polarized Oakley Juliet's for general use.
WILCO737 From Greenland, joined Jun 2004, 8006 posts, RR: 83 Reply 19, posted (5 years 1 week 3 days 5 hours ago) and read 25654 times:
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I vote Ray Bans... I use them as well (have 2 pairs) one only for flying (not polarized) and the other is polarized I use everyday...
I am very happy with them and dont want to have others...
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anyhow, I spend $180, on my Ray Bans and LOVE them.. I would get them again if I could... but I do not need to.. as they have held up for me so far 
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