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What kind of aviators do pilots wear?
Most pilots wear non-polarized Aviator sunglasses, either in the classic ‘teardrop’ or ‘squared’ shape. The sunglasses usually fit well, and feature high quality grey tinted lenses to protect their eyes from the sun’s UV rays, and thin temples to allow headwear to be worn on top.
What are AO glasses?
Engineered to rigid military specifications and built to last, they’re the only aviator you’ll need. Founded in 1833, American Optical is known for being an early eyewear innovator and the originator of some of the most iconic sunglass styles.
What is sunglasses eye size?
The eye size number measures the width of the lens, measured from the bridge, in millimeters. The bridge width is the distance between the lenses in millimeters. And the third number is the length of the temple in millimeters.
Who makes American Optical?
Europa Eyewear
When he retired in 1891 and Beecher died in 1892, the volume of production in the town was about two million frames and a million pairs of lenses per year. In March 2020, STATE Optical Company, a division of Europa Eyewear, acquired American Optical and moved equipment and production to their facility in Chicago.
Why should pilots not wear polarized sunglasses?
Polarized lenses diminish glare by absorbing and blocking incoming horizontal light, while allowing in vertical light. First, this effect can cause issues in the cockpit in regards to the aircraft’s instruments. Polarized lenses can reduce the ability to read instruments that already incorporate anti-glare filters.
How large should aviators be?
As a general rule aviator sunglasses size comes as a 52mm size (5.00″ or small – typically women/small men); 55mm (5.25″ or regular) and 58mm (5.75″ or large).
How big should aviators be?
The bridge should sit comfortably, not too short or too wide. If it is too short, the bridge will sit too high on the face; if it is too wide, it will droop too low down the bridge of the nose. Your eyelashes should not be able to touch the lenses. Your aviators are too small if they sit that close to your eyes!
Are pilot sunglasses made in the USA?
American Optical Original Pilot Sunglasses are genuine government Air Force Pilots Sunglasses. These true aviator style sunglasses are made in the USA and come in wide selection of frame colors and sizes.
What are the specifications for AO original pilot sunglasses?
Specifications for AO Original Pilot Sunglasses, Bayonet Temples: Temple Length: 140 mm Age Group: Adults Gender: Unisex Lens Color: True Color Gray Glass Polarized: No
How long have aviator sunglasses been around?
For over 60 years, the classic U.S. Air Force Aviator Sunglasses. Made in the USA since 1958. It was in 1958 that the Flight Goggle 58, now known as the Original Pilot Sunglass was produced for the US military to provide pilots with maximum protection, optical performance and comfort.
What are the specs of an American Optical aviator?
American Optical Aviators feature nickel silver frames in chrome, 23K gold electroplate or black frame, with impact resistant TrueColor® grey or green glass non-polarized lens, 100% UVB Rays & 98% UVA, bayonet temples for easy fitting under helmet and also comes with a carrying case.