Dumb Question

[Nightowl]

How do Maui Jim polarized sunglasses work in the CRJ cockpit?

Any other suggestions?

 

[another cfii]

I luv it... You may see some streaks up at altitude, probably have to do with the ambient temp and the glass. I never have trouble looking at the gauges... It's light, you always couldn't tell you had it on for 8 hours!

 

[Terrain Terrain]

both people in the above posts are complete dorks. back to halo boys.


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yess..

 

[Lolikoka]

No problems

How do Maui Jim polarized sunglasses work in the CRJ cockpit?

Any other suggestions?

I use Maui Jim's and have no problems. However, for some reason I thought polarized sun-glasses are not allowed by the FAA because, in theory, they can block some of the colors on the screen. I know what is supposed to be on the screens, and I have never had any trouble seeing anything there. The only drawback is that my Maui Jim's are a bit heavy - but I live with it because I like them.

 

[flyboyike]

These are the ones I have. I haven't been in a CRJ yet, but on the Meridian there are no problems.

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-RAY-BAN-AVIATOR-POLARIZED-SUNGLASSES-RB3025-014-83_W0QQitemZ8290610216QQihZ020QQcategoryZ79732QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

[Dubya]

Look at your LCD displays, tilt your head to the right about 45-60 degrees...tell us what you see!

W

 

[flyboyike]

Look at your LCD displays, tilt your head to the right about 45-60 degrees...tell us what you see!

W

I don't know what I would see, but I can't remember ever looking at any gauges with my head tilted 60deg.

 

[n757st]

Look at your LCD displays, tilt your head to the right about 45-60 degrees...tell us what you see!

W

Well, other then the RTU's, (and I am pretty sure they aren't too...), the CRJ does not have LCD displays. That being said, I never looked at the displays with polarized glasses.

 

[captpetefam]

Polarized in the Cockpit

I've known a few CA that were BI-polar but I think that's different.

Back to the real issue. If you are going to use Polarized sunglasses in the cockpit, you should really check to make sure the "Meet FAA regulation regarding Polarized Sunglasses". The ones that do say so on a tag or in their info sheet that comes with them.

It sounds anal but it does make a difference. Plus, you can think you have a good idea what should be there but with polarized glasses, the info just doesn't show! Some info shows in a grey color and some just plain disappear. It's really weird that way.

IMHO, if you want the best sunglasses made for the cockpit, get Serengeti's. I've really never used anything that comes close. The provide excellent dimming of clouds and sunshine but still allow you to see the gauges well in low light situations. They can be pretty expensive if you don't shop around but you can pick up a cheaper pair at Sam's Club or Costco.

But I would deffinately stay away from Polarized. They work GREAT for bass fishing but they just don't belong near screens. Two different animals.

Good luck.

CP

 

[Jon Rivoli]

I've know a few guy's that spent big buck's on Maui Jim's only to get really bummed out the first time they wore them in the cockpit; rainbow glare on the windshield and trouble seeing some of the screens.

I second the Serengeti motion, second to none. Get them at Big 5 sporting goods, they run them on sale for $50. If they aren't on sale, ask and they will usually honor the sale price.

Save the Maui Jim's for the beach.