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Found a pair of glasses I like, however, they are unfortunately polarized.

Anyone wear polarized goggles and have any issue with a Dynon efis?


*EDIT*

Maui Jim Black Coral's are fine with Dynon EFIS's..
 
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Same here. I finally decided to treat myself and buy those $180 Ray Bans. And I cannot use them while flying. UGH.
 
From the FAA:

"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."

From the Aviation Safety Letter (Canada):

"Polarized lenses are
great for fishing, but bad for flying. Due to
manufacturing stresses, there
may be small areas of
polarization in an aircraft canopy
or windscreen and, if the angles
of polarization in the glasses and
the windscreen differ, a blind
spot can be produced.
Polarization may also interfere
with depth and distance perception,
particularly during a bank.
Just what you need turning on
final!"

So... be advised.
 
vlittle said:
From the FAA:

"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."

From the Aviation Safety Letter (Canada):

"Polarized lenses are
great for fishing, but bad for flying. Due to
manufacturing stresses, there
may be small areas of
polarization in an aircraft canopy
or windscreen and, if the angles
of polarization in the glasses and
the windscreen differ, a blind
spot can be produced.
Polarization may also interfere
with depth and distance perception,
particularly during a bank.
Just what you need turning on
final!"

So... be advised.
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Yeh, this is why I asked, due to the readability of some instruments.
 
Try the non polarized Serengeti Velocity Drivers Gradient Sunglasses (Aviator).
They work good and I can definitely see my Dynon's
 
Those of you who need to wear prescription sunglasses, be sure to specifically ask for tinted lenses. Most places will usually do polarized lenses by default, at least the ones I've encountered.

Cheers,
 
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sirlegin said:
Try the non polarized Serengeti Velocity Drivers Gradient Sunglasses (Aviator).
They work good and I can definitely see my Dynon's
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I second that - also good for iPad and G1000. You will see crisp cloud outlines of which otherwise you wouldn't know were there. It's like HD for your eyes.

I've bought a couple from www.opticsplanet.com
 
Maui Jim Black Coral's and Dynon's go together like peanut butter and jelly. It will get some fade out if you fly with your head at a 50* angle.

If you keep your head straight and level, you won't have any issues.
 
It's tough to beat these Vedalos for pilot usage. Pricey, but you get what you pay for.

Very lightweight, very comfortable under a headset, and extremely good optics. Non-polarized.

Vedalo can make them with your prescription too.

Vedolo HD
 
sun glasses

Many airline types use Serengetis to enhance screen readability, particularly at altitude. Cheap sunglasses, some polarized produce very interesting effects :eek: .
 
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