A person wearing Method Seven Pilot Ascent Aviator FLT18 sunglasses for pilots.
Ascent SKY9 Pilot Sunglasses
Ascent SKY9 | Pilot Sunglasses
Ascent SKY9 | Pilot Sunglasses
Ascent SKY9 | Pilot Sunglasses
Ascent SKY9 | Pilot Sunglasses
A person wearing Method Seven Pilot Ascent FLT18 sunglasses for pilots.
A person wearing Method Seven Pilot Ascent FLT18 sunglasses for pilots.
A person wearing Method Seven Pilot Ascent FLT18 sunglasses for pilots.
Ascent SKY9 | Pilot Sunglasses
Ascent SKY9 | Pilot Sunglasses
Ascent SKY9 | Pilot Sunglasses
Ascent SKY9 | Pilot Sunglasses
Ascent SKY9 | Pilot Sunglasses

ASCENT SKY9

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 SKY9™ has a VLT of 9%, making these pilot sunglasses suitable for extremely bright conditions.

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.

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.

9% Visible Light Transmission plus minus

VLT measures the average light passing through a lens. The lower the number, the less light gets through (darker). Since it's an average, not all VLT 9 lenses are the same. 9 is so dark it's reserved for glacier goggles. But with M7 notch filtering, our SKY 9 lens lets the light you need for instruments and ipads come through, while extremely darkening the peak energy of the sun. We designed this lens for a commercial pilot who flew west, chasing the sunset, and also needed to look at instruments without taking off his glasses. It worked. Nine is great for super bright conditions, very sensitive eyes or very young eyes. (older eyes need more light; stick with a VLT of 18 or more. Over 65, or working in dark cockpits, try the VLT 30).

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.

Ascent SKY9 Pilot Sunglasses

Overall rating: 4.6666665 / 5 from 12 reviews.

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ascent SKY 9 pilot sunglasses

"I have been flying since I was in the air force at 19. Im pretty sure This is the best pair of shades Ive ever had! Im always taking them off for someone to look and see for themselves. I love my Method Seven"

— Glenn H. (5/5)

Highly Recommended

"I absolutely love these. I bought the Sky30 for moderate lighting conditions and liked them so much that I bought the Sky9 for intense lighting conditions. The Sky9s are great for outdoor use on bright sunny days and I typically use the Sky30s when flying or driving as they’re easier to see inside the cockpit. The quality is very high and I absolutely recommend them."

— Jesse M. (5/5)

Nice

"Its like magic with these blue lens and with notch filtering it's make these bad boy sweet. It's the darkest lens but yet still make everything look more natural and clear to see like it's not that dark at all. It's hard to say what I'm trying to explain but these bad boy are worth the money for a very dark shaded lens!"

— Peter H. (5/5)

Love these glasses

"These are definitely my favorite pair of sunglasses to wear, not only when I fly but they work great and look great everywhere."

— Travis K. (5/5)

Great fit, love the dark

"Great fit, love the dark tint. I've always worn sunglasses from childhood with u/v protection since its availability. My opthalmologist says maybe thats why at 72 I still don't need prescription glasses or have any sign of cataracts. Love these glasses!"

— Richard G. (5/5)

Love them

"Super fast delivery and great product. I love it."

— Moritz F. (5/5)

Former Maui Jim Guy

"I’ve worn MJ’s for as long as I can remember until I discovered Method Seven. I was on a quest for the lowest level VLT available - and I discovered the Ascent SKY9. As soon as I put them on I could instantly see a significant jump in clarity and glare reduction as well as zero issues seeing my gauges. The difference is remarkable. I highly recommend these optics for anyone looking for improved vision in bright conditions."

— Michael S. (5/5)

Frame is way to small,

"Frame is way to small, like they where designed for a child. My wife and I both tried them and way to small."

— Bron H. (1/5)

Style and lens are great….

"Style and lens are great…. Frames are a little delicate."

— Benjie C. (5/5)

Love the sunglasses, especially in

"Love the sunglasses, especially in the flight deck . Everything as advertised is factual. The clarity inside and outside of the flight deck is phenomenal. Thank you Method Seven! Well done, blue skies ahead, Joyce Roberts"

— Joyce R. (5/5)

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