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ASCENT FLT24 RX BIFOCAL READERS

Prescription Pilot Sunglasses

$475.00

Description plus minus

Meet the Method Seven Rx lens. An advanced polymer lens featuring notch filtering, enhanced contrast, and impossible clarity. Full UV and infrared heat protection in a lightweight and shatterproof neutral gray lens.

Lens Technology

Method Seven’s lens technology delivers cutting-edge non-polarized glare reduction, allowing for clear, unrestricted vision without the drawbacks of polarized lenses. Using advanced notch filtering technology, Method Seven sets a new standard for optical performance and protection. Notch filtering allows for enhanced color accuracy, contrast, and clarity, providing a sharp and vibrant visual experience. Method Seven lenses provide complete UV protection and are designed to maintain clarity without distorting electronic displays or aircraft windows.

FLT Lens Technology plus minus

Method Seven’s FLT lens technology is an engineering marvel, offering the closest approach to mineral glass in a shatterproof polymer lens. These lenses feature advanced anti-fog, anti-scratch, and anti-reflective interior coatings, ensuring durability and clarity in all conditions. With a neutral gray base, the FLT lens is ideal for most pilots and suitable for use in virtually any cockpit. A blue mirror flash coating enhances performance in harshly bright sunlight, making these lenses perfect for high-glare environments. Designed for aerobatics pilots, open cockpit aircraft, or anyone sensitive to the weight of traditional glass lenses, these are the lightest pilot sunglasses available, combining unparalleled comfort with superior optical protection.

24% Visible Light Transmission plus minus

VLT measures the average light passing through a lens. The lower the number, the less light gets through (darker). Average lenses are 18% VLT, so our 24% VLT is on the lighter side. But remember, VLT is an average. We use notch flitering so our lenses can have a higher VLT than most (lighter), yet block more harsh light energy. The result? You get more good light to your eyes comfortably and safely. You make better, faster decisions and have less fatigue.

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.

Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 6 reviews.

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Best sunglasses I've ever owned!

"I LOVE these sunglasses. I own several pair so that I always a pair close by when I need them. I love that these sunglasses are NOT polarized, which makes reading an instrument panel far easier than with polarized glasses. Of course, the "readers" portion of the glasses also helps greatly with reading an instrument panel. They fit well and they stay on my head. They are clearly well made and well worth the investment."

Stewart W. (5/5)

Can't fly without them

"With a restricted license that requires me to wear corrective lenses, these glasses are indispensable. The bifocal level is perfect for seeing my entire instrument panel while leaving my far vision unaffected. I use them not only the Gulfstream, but I also have a second pair I wear in the L39 under my helmet. Their thin arms are undetectable which prevents hot spots around my ears and the lenses are perfectly sized to fit under my visor."

Wilbur W. (5/5)

My Favorite!

"These are the sunglasses I reach for day in and day out. They are beautifully constructed and fit extremely well. I also need a bifocal reader lens for my aging eyes. These ascent FLT24 Rx Bifocal Readers perform that function perfectly. I find these glasses comfortable as well as very functional. It doesn't hurt that they take strong cues from classic flight sunglasses and go them one better with a titanium frame that is beautifully crafted and lenses specifically designed to give you all the clarity, enhanced color accuracy, and contrast you need without polarization. I can read all the screens without contortions!"

Melvin H. (5/5)

Best sunglasses

"The Ascent with Bifocal is perfect for me"

Walter M. (5/5)

Perfect in every way!

"Just ordered my second Accent Aviator Flt-24 bifocal reader as a back up. Excellent lightweight glasses for flying and driving, with perfect optics. Best flying glasses I have ever owned. Customer service is just amazing. Highly recommended."

Khosro A. (5/5)

Outstanding

"These are the best I've ever worn. The location of the "Reader" portion is spot on, and the amount of light transmission is just right. Highly recommended."

William D. (5/5)

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