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Innovative Eyewear and Sunglasses for Pilots

Flying Eyes Optics is revolutionizing the industry through innovative pilot eyewear and sunglasses designed for comfort under helmets and headsets. As a company dedicated to creating high-quality eyewear, Flying Eyes Optics offers a range of products suitable for pilots, motorcyclists, and other adventurers who need to wear helmets or headsets for extended periods of time. […]

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Can Pilots Wear Glasses?

Becoming a pilot is a dream job for lots of individuals, but having an inaccurate understanding of the job’s prerequisites can often prevent people from ever pursuing it seriously. Vision requirements for pilots are one of the many things that the general public tends to be unclear on when it comes to the world of […]

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Best Prescription Aviator Sunglasses

When you climb into the cockpit, your eyes become your most important asset in ensuring a safe flight. Sunglasses are key to protecting your sight. Here are some of FLYING‘s favorite aviator sunglasses that also allow for customization with prescription lenses if needed. Quicklook: Best Aviator Prescription Sunglasses Ray-Ban Aviator Sunglasses:  Best for classically styled […]

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Flying-specific Eyeglasses Achieve Certification as Safety Glasses

Austin, Texas-based Flying Eyes Eyeglasses has achieved certification for two of its eyeglass models, designed specifically to fit under a headset or helmet. The certification was achieved under ANSI/ISEA Z87.1-2015, the same certification required for safety goggles, spectacles, face shields and welding helmets. The certification is established by the International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) and […]

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SkyNext: Flying Eyes Sunglasses

When the search for a pair of sun­glasses that fit comfortably under a noise-canceling headset proved fruitless, Dean Siracusa, the founder of Flying Eyes, decided to take matters into his own hands. He developed a pair of sunglasses with convertible temples, which allowed the pilot to remove the hard temples and replace them with a […]

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Flying Holiday Gift Guide 2016

’Tis the season to splurge on your aviator friends and family members. This year’s guide features gear and gadgets from Garmin, Bose, Breitling and much more. Scroll through for some fun gift ideas that can be found at your favorite aviation shops, such as Sporty’s, Aircraft Spruce and Pilot Mall. Hover over to see product […]

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SkyNext: VedaloHD Azzurro2 Sunglasses

We’re going to come right out and say it: VedaloHD’s ­Azzurro2 sunglasses are hands down the best eyewear we’ve tested in flight. The proprietary SolarMax copper-rose lenses magically cut through haze, and the ultrathin arms fit perfectly beneath a headset earcup. To try them is to love them. $249 MSRP; vedalohd.com SkyNext: Pedego Latch Foldable […]

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