Flying glasses

[Guest]

Hi just wondered if anyone used shades while flying reason i ask is i have quite light sensitive eyes and while flying i constantly squint and it becomes difficult and uncomfortable flying while trying to watch my heli zooming about.
I tried the sunglasses i have in my car but they were way to dark so just put up with it last year so today i went up for a flight and after one battery it was too much there was a lot of bright cloud cover and i could barely keep my eyes open looking up at it up there so came home.
When i got home i remembered i had a pair of ex military laser eye protection goggles so went back up again and gave it a go and although the filters in them made everything a bright yellow i found it was very comfortable looking up at the sky while flying although i did look like a mad professor with them on.
Question is does anyone else have a issue flying against bright sky and if so what type of shading glasses do you wear.
Thanks for any input
David.

[exiged]

I can't fly without sun glasses on for the same reason. I tried some ski goggles one winter but didn't get on with the yellow glare. I just wear basic uv protection glasses.

[NiceBlades]

Oakley e wires with polarised lenses, though I guess any sunglasses your comfortable with looking at the sky with would do just to get the glare factor reduced.

[dillwhacker]

I think most people find it hard to fly against a bright white sky - the heli becomes a silhouette and that makes it easier to become dis-orientated.
I don't find sunglasses any help TBH.
Some hunting / shootin / fishing glasses have red / amber / yellow tinted lenses that can help a bit, especially if they match the canopy colour, but it always feels odd to me.
TBH, I haven't found anything better than flying against a blue sky with the sun shining on my chopper.

[myxiplx]

I have a pair of yellow tinted polarised glasses I've used a few times, they cut out a lot of glare and really make the model stand out.

[mahbouni]

I have the same problem. My eyes are sensitive and white clouds seem to make it worse.

I've been wearing Maui Jim Peahi sunglasses with Bronze lenses for a few years now and I still think they're awesome for flying. They literally highlight anything Red or Orange. Also the wraparound lenses give a very wide peripheral vision. Expensive but worth every penny imho

Maui Jim Peahi Polarized H202-2M Sunglasses Matte Black | SmartBuyGlasses UK

[gazmk2]

Unless it's virtually dark I quite literally cannot fly without sunglasses on! I've gone through a few different pairs and in the end I bought a pair of light amber tinted ones with small lenses on the arms. I picked them up at Weston Park last year for 20quid!

The 3 main reasons these glasses work well seem to be the polarised lenses (reduce glare) the amber tint (stops the model from becoming a silhouette) and the little side bits stop the sunlight coming in and making you see your eyes in a reflection!

All in these glasses made a big difference and the amber tint makes yellow and orange canopies stand out really well too.

[milly0812]

I use these they are polarised and have 4 sets of lens for different light conditions
Flitemaster Sunglasses Complete With 4 Sets Of Polarised Lenses Flitemas

[Guest]

Hi thanks for the replys i guess most people dont actually fly with the naked eye and most of you go for a yellow/bronze color.
I must admit i didnt really want to fly using glasses but it seems to be the only way forward especially after i tried my laser proof goggles yesterday and found it did like a lot of you have said enhances the model in the sky just got to get used to it.
I think for the price those flightmaster ones look good with the selection of lenses that come with them.
Hopefully this summer i will have a squint free more comfortable fly.
Thanks for the replys
David.

[milly0812]

The most important bit is the polarised lens, they cut glare and make things more HD lol

[10x]

+1 on Don's choice, I use the Nimbus with the same len's just a different frame. Get them direct a lot cheaper and free post....

Nimbus (Silver) RC Modelglasses

[Guest]

thats a great price going to order some of those thanks 10x

[bigpops]

I've flown the Rapid Eyewear Nimbus for years now. Usually with the brown tint polarised lens as they suit a wide range of skies, the darker polarised lenses on the two days a year when it's really sunny.

I must buy some new frames though. The paint it flaking on mine now.

[Guest]

Just bought a set now cannot believe i put up with the brightness for so long

[cycled]

I use grey prescription sunglasses unless it's really dull. Tried flying without a couple of times and had to stop half way through because of watery and uncomfortable eyes.