Polarized Sunglasses
08-19-2007 | 07:23 AM
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From: CRJ-200 FO
Polarized Sunglasses
I've heard people say it causes a problem. Have any of you experienced anything. I had a set of Ray Ban's but they are now in the bottom of a lake in NC. Anyone have any insight on get polarized or not?
08-19-2007 | 07:33 AM
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From: A Big One
Now, I wear Oakley Gold Iridium lenses. They are amber in color and really bring in the light but block the harmful rays. I'd also say they can get you an another 1/4 mile visibility as well...but you can't reduce your approach mins by that factor.
08-19-2007 | 08:37 AM
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Had polarized in the CRJ and now in the Citation. Only on the rare occassion did it create a "color" effect in the windows on the CRJ, and it never was enough to distract or impede my abilities.
YMMV, but I'd buy polarized. (For what it's worth, the picture in my avatar was taken through a pair of polarized sunglasses in the CRJ).
YMMV, but I'd buy polarized. (For what it's worth, the picture in my avatar was taken through a pair of polarized sunglasses in the CRJ).
08-19-2007 | 09:17 AM
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From: Engines Turn or People Swim
Not sure that everyone understands the real problem with polarized glasses. The windshield interference is not that big a deal, but another aircraft may actually become invisible if the angle to the sun is right. Polarized glasses are designed for water sports, not flying.
08-19-2007 | 10:50 AM
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Not sure that everyone understands the real problem with polarized glasses. The windshield interference is not that big a deal, but another aircraft may actually become invisible if the angle to the sun is right. Polarized glasses are designed for water sports, not flying.
POLARIZATION. Polarized lenses are not recommended
for use in the aviation environment. While useful for
reflected light from horizontal surfaces such as
snow, polarization can reduce or eliminate the
instruments that incorporate anti-glare filters. Polarized
may also interfere with visibility through an aircraft
by enhancing striations in laminated materials and
sparkle of light that reflects off shiny surfaces such
aircraft’s wing or windscreen, which can reduce the
has to react in a “see-and-avoid” traffic situation.
The entire document is HERE.
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