A person wearing Method Seven Pilot Ascent Aviator FLT18 sunglasses for pilots.

ASCENT SKY18

Pilot Sunglasses

$275.00

Description plus minus

The world leader in visual performance, SKY mineral glass lenses define the pinnacle of contrast and clarity. The SKY18™ has a medium VLT of 18%, making these sunglasses a perfect choice for mixed conditions.

Lens Technology

A different approach to optics

We believe most sunglasses are too dark, overly polarized, and primarily about fashion. Maybe they make you squint less, but they don't help you see better.
We've accepted the major brands' offerings as their best effort. We wear our shades, everything looks darker, and that's (not) acceptable. Pilots have been using non-polarized lenses for years. Those companies tout the absence of polarizing as a feature, without anything else to offer, accept a bendy frame. In some cases, they are worse than using nothing at all.

Our technology is different.

We learned how to filter light with such precision that we can eliminate a specific wavelength (color/energy). Conversely, we know how to enhance a wavelength, like the specific red warning light in the cockpit of a 373 jet, and make an iPad screen come to life. We call this notch filtering "noise cancelling for your eyes", because our tech is so precise we clean up all the wavelengths you don't need, and give you more of what you do. Its music to the eyes. You see better. You are more relaxed. You keep your glasses on at all times. We help you have the best experience.

SKY Lens Technology plus minus

SKY lenses are Method Seven’s flagship pilot lenses, crafted from premium German glass with advanced notch filtering. These lenses incorporate eleven rare earth elements, including neodymium, molecularly bonded within a crystalline structure. Thirteen proprietary coatings block harmful UV rays and infrared heat, ensuring unparalleled color and clarity. For top-notch performance, nothing beats mineral glass for clarity and scratch resistance, and SKY lenses excel in light filtering tailored specifically for pilots' needs.

Crafted with precision across the globe: cast in Germany, polished in Italy, chemically hardened in China, thin-film coated, and set in titanium frames in Japan. Then, shipped to California for quality control before arriving at your hangar. The most complex and unique lens, exclusively for the complex conditions experienced by pilots.

18% Visible Light Transmission plus minus

VLT measures the average light passing through a lens. The lower the number, the less light gets through (darker). 18% is about average for sunglasses but not average for M7 because we use notch filtering. That means we can filter selectively, taking out more harsh light and letting more good light through. Our VLT 18% lenses are brighter than other companies' yet you experience less fatigue. Counterintuitive, right? That's because eyes need light to inform our brain and make decisions. The better the quality of light information, the better and faster your brain can 'see' what's happening. You don't want to squint, but if the lens is cheap, dark, and hazy - you'll strain to see. M7 solves this problem. You get the best light, you make the fastest decisions, and your eyes and brain don't overwork. Notch filtering, by Method Seven - it's crazy physics and chemistry, and it makes a better lens.

Frame Technology

Designed for flexibility, durability, and longevity, Method Seven Pilot eyewear won't break your headset seal, ensuring you never miss a radio call. Timeless style meets endless comfort, without interruption. Developed and tested with real pilots across various professional and general aviation aircraft and cockpit configurations.

The Ascent plus minus

The classic aviator—elevated. The Ascent is crafted from aerospace-grade titanium, offering unmatched strength-to-weight ratio and durability. Bayonet temples taper down to less than 1.00 mm, ensuring comfort and compatibility with headsets and flight helmets when properly fitted. This lightweight aviator is designed to minimize audio interruptions and never impede the use of oxygen equipment.

Titanium Frame Technology plus minus

Our titanium frames are hand-tooled by expert craftsmen, ensuring durability for everyday use and flexibility to conform to your head's shape. Titanium is naturally hypoallergenic and resistant to corrosion, making these frames a great investment in essential flight gear that will last for years to come.

Method Seven Pilot

Method Seven scientifically develops eyewear in-house and rigorously tests it in the field. Our mission is to unlock the full potential of the greatest flight instrument of all: the human eye. We are committed to enhancing vision, providing unmatched clarity, and ensuring superior protection for all pilots.

Eric Tucker

Method Seven is all I wear when soul surfing the skies.

Airshow pilot Eric Tucker holds single-engine commercial, multiengine ATP, CFI, and glider and floatplane ratings, with over 6,000 hours logged. Coming from a long line of aviators, including his father who is an airshow pilot and crop duster, Tucker had his first airplane ride before he was born. Today, he wows crowds by landing a Piper J-3 Cub on top of an ambulance speeding down the runway at 55 mph.