I modified a pair of sunglasses to limit extraneous light shining on my eyes, while still allowing a clear view of the flight screen (note cutouts in the lens). Together with a baseball cap, I now can fly comfortable in bright sunshine. Note the auxilirary light guards on the temples, and the top center guard above the bridge for closing out light coming under the cap bill. This is a prototype using black plastic sheet and duct tape. I'm now designing better looking light guards for 3d printing. Hope the pics came through

IMG_1263_edited-1.jpg (405.94 KB, Down times: 0)

IMG_1264_edited-1.jpg (431.09 KB, Down times: 0)

Post Reply

25 mins ago
Reply Edit

Hello there JacktheRipper. Good day and thank you for sharing this interesting sunglasses that you have created. This is very innovative. Keep flying and have a nice day.

Nice tip.  

Cool DIY project.  

Those certainly look handy, would be very interesting to see the later version :-)

"Those certainly look handy, would be very interesting to see the later version :-)"


Guys... And here is the later version, with side shields 3d printed to better conform to the glasses. No sun reaches my eyes unfiltered by the sunglasses, and  really helps with my eyesight on those morning flights.

JacktheRipper Posted at 3-5 07:25
"Those certainly look handy, would be very interesting to see the later version :-)"

You sure seem to be handy and resourceful with your DIY projects.