Any pilots here? What do you use for flying?

[darthray]

I need prescription glasses and try not to wear contacts while flying (don't wear them very often, trying to reduce the number of things I have to think about) so that leaves me with prescription sunglasses, but there's still a lot to choose from: polarized or not? Would prizm lenses be a good idea? What kind/color of tinting?

What are your thoughts?

 

[Frogskins]

I always figured @flyer was a pilot ...

 

[flyer]

I always figured @flyer was a pilot ...

That's "pile-it".
I never needed Rx, but as far as tints go, G-15 was good enough for General Chuck...

 

[TheDukeOfIce]

I've read before that Polarized lenses are not allowed for Pilots due to the issues associated with reading the instruments and LCD's?

I've found Black Iridium a nice catch all lens - assuming your flying over the clouds, and would have lots O sun to deal with...

 

[darthray]

I've read before that Polarized lenses are not allowed for Pilots due to the issues associated with reading the instruments and LCD's?

I had heard the same thing for the same reason, but after flying a G1000 C172, I didn't notice any problems. It seems the displays on that particular aircraft were polarized at a 45 degree angle so I would only notice any problems if I tilted my head a bit. Not sure about other displays though.

I've found Black Iridium a nice catch all lens - assuming your flying over the clouds, and would have lots O sun to deal with...

My flying is currently limited to below the clouds only (VFR). Thank you for the recommendation. Good for a future IFR flight.

 

[cyclerdoug]

You're still not allowed polarized in the cockpit. Right or left-seater. Backs can wear whatever they like. I use Killer Loop Rumble, they fit the best under my Clark headset, and old habits die hard.

 

[Ti man]

Vr28 black Iridium.

 

[WavecloudCustoms]

I've read before that Polarized lenses are not allowed for Pilots due to the issues associated with reading the instruments and LCD's?

I've found Black Iridium a nice catch all lens - assuming your flying over the clouds, and would have lots O sun to deal with...

Same reason they’re not good for water sports....

 

[Oaks in the backwoods]

No polar

 

[BakedTater]

My buddies friend gave him a pair of Flak 2.0 SI for flying. Matte Black with clear to black Photochromic. He loves them!