A person wearing clip-on Method Seven Pilot FLT18 Clip-On sunglasses for pilots.

PILOT FLT18

Clip-On Sunglasses

$80.00

Description plus minus

Our Pilot new and improved style clip-on has spring-loaded rubber-coated metal clips that gently hold to your prescription glasses. Best suited to fit over larger lenses, the Pilot Clip-On FLT18 features lightweight materials for both comfort and classic style.

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.

FLT Lens Technology plus minus

The Flight Lens is the first polymer lens to match the notch filtering of our SKY mineral glass lenses. This selective filtering removes light energy between primary colors, making Garmin displays and iPad colors crystal clear. The lens cuts through haze for improved distance vision and blocks infrared heat to keep your eyes cool. It’s an engineering marvel—our closest approach to mineral glass in a shatterproof polymer lens, featuring anti-fog, anti-scratch, and anti-reflective interior coatings. Non-polarized and designed for flying. Paired with our titanium frames, you’ll experience the lightest optics on the market, some as light as 17 grams—equivalent to a AA battery. The best materials and engineering result in a truly unique experience.

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.

Pilot FLT18 Clip-On Sunglasses plus minus

Introducing high quality flip-up clip-on sunglasses made specifically for pilots. Featuring large aviator-style lenses that fit over most prescription glasses plus robust clip hardware that withstands everyday use both inside and outside of the cockpit. Non-polarized, lightweight FLT18 lenses utilize notch filtering for enhanced color, contrast, and clarity, plus full UV protection and a VLT suitable for most sky conditions. The same Method Seven lens technology you've come to trust, now in a convenient clip-on form. Yes, clip-ons are finally cool!

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.