Sunglasses for flying

[Chris M]

Try on a bunch and go with what fits best. Bring your headset along to make sure they don't lift the ear cushions too much. I have Oakley prescription glasses and non-prescription sunglasses that I wear with contacts. I like the quality and fit (my regular glasses have been subjected to considerable abuse over the years). In the end go with what feels most comfortable to you and fits your budget.

[Check Pilot]

After 40 years in the aviation business I used Ray Ban Ambermatics for at least 30 of those years after trying out at least 50 different kinds. Unfortunately they quit producing them a few years back, I still don't know why because they adjusted to every condition including those in "flat light" and I could pick out VFR traffic in the poorest of conditions. There are a few listed on various websites for sale but the price is going up fairly quickly. I had at least 3 pairs over the years and have saved the lenses for future frames as soon as I can get someone to fit them.

Just an ole aviators opinion.

[5x5]

http://www.styleite.com/news/luxottica-60-minutes/

Other tidbits you may not have known? Luxottica also owns Ray-Ban, which they “refurbished” from a $29/pair gas station brand into the top-selling sunglasses name in the world.

FWIW