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Old 03-15-2009 | 05:03 PM
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Mason32
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Originally Posted by Pontius Pilot
I wore polarized lenses while instructing and also as an FO. I don't believe the FAA's assertion that it will prevent you from "See & Avoid".
Yes, your vast experience far exceeds the folks who have been writing about this stuff since polarizing lenses first appeared. What you mean to say is that in spite of all the safety related data that is available, and in spite of FAA written guidance on the matter... you, on your own, have decided that it doesn't apply to you, and that you will continue to do things as you see fit.

Think back to your instructing days... there is a name for that type of behavior.

Originally Posted by Pontius Pilot
I always see the other traffic just fine.
So, the one time that you don't... can we assume it was your glasses then?

Originally Posted by Pontius Pilot
Yes, some aircraft you can see weird purple colors on the windshield and some instruments sometimes look a shade different

and you continue to wear them.................... why again ?


Originally Posted by Pontius Pilot
- I feel they enhance my vision by eliminating glare off of shiny objects.
A pair of non polarizing lenses will do the same thing... and you'll still look cool....

Originally Posted by Pontius Pilot
I could not fly with out them.
That is a very scary statement. Have you considered signing yourself in for more sim training?

Originally Posted by Pontius Pilot
I will continue to wear them.
There's that pesky hazardous attitude thing again....
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