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Instant IFR Training Glasses

Price: $15.95
ID #: 1743A
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These Instant IFR™ Training Glasses are the next generation in instrument training, with specific comfort features to keep them from interfering with headsets or eyeglasses. Plus, their small size won’t obstruct the safety pilot’s view like most hoods.

Features:

1. Adjustable hinges to match your headset

2. Telescoping temples allow you to customize the fit to your head

3. Low-profile temples minimize discomfort and headset interference

4. Curved frame sits on many sunglasses/eyeglasses for extra support.

5. Precision frosting prevents cheating


All these improvements are available at a 25% savings over Foggles, and with a full 5 year warranty. Includes carrying bag. Available in clear, tinted or yellow (high acuity).

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Our one-year guarantee has not changed since we introduced our first product in 1962. If for any reason you are not 100% satisfied with your purchase, let us know—we will make it right. If you would like a refund or exchange, please return the product on a timely basis in the same condition in which it was received.

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Reviewed On:  August 25, 2010   Would You Recommend This Product:  No.
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Nice carry pouch, light weight. Probably a good pair for someone who doesn't wear prescription eyeglasses.

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I wear prescription eyeglasses so I ordered these IFR training glasses because the description on the page specifically said, "Curved frame sits on many sunglasses/eyeglasses for extra support." I suppose now I know that my eyeglasses don't fit in the "many" category. I could have done just as well if I had taken a pair of those throw-away safety glasses from work, frosted them in the appropriate way and saved my money.

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Reviewed On:  August 18, 2010   Would You Recommend This Product:  Yes.
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Reviewed On:  August 11, 2010   Would You Recommend This Product:  Yes.
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Best fitting pair that I have found so far. I wear reading glasses so I appreciate the adjustable angle on the side of the frames.

Reviewed On:  August 6, 2010   Would You Recommend This Product:  No.
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Not a good fit for those who wear glasses. I end up seeing too much of my peripheal vision.

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Reviewed On:  July 30, 2010   Would You Recommend This Product:  Yes.
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Reviewed On:  July 22, 2010   Would You Recommend This Product:  Yes.
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Reviewed On:  July 13, 2010   Would You Recommend This Product:  Yes.
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Reviewed On:  July 12, 2010   Would You Recommend This Product:  Yes.
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Reviewed On:  June 18, 2010   Would You Recommend This Product:  Yes.
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Reviewed On:  June 10, 2010   Would You Recommend This Product:  Yes.
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Reviewed On:  April 13, 2010   Would You Recommend This Product:  Yes.
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Reviewed On:  April 8, 2010   Would You Recommend This Product:  Yes.
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Reviewed On:  April 1, 2010   Would You Recommend This Product:  Yes.
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Reviewed On:  March 18, 2010   Would You Recommend This Product:  Yes.
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They were a great price compared to other versions, and are very adjustable.

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I could see a thin band outside the plane, but it didn't matter because I concentrated on the instrument screen.

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Reviewed On:  March 17, 2010   Would You Recommend This Product:  Yes.
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They work.

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They seem cheap, not sure how durable they would be. I can see how they wouldn't fit over glasses.

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Reviewed On:  February 24, 2010   Would You Recommend This Product:  Yes.
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I just want to add that I have a couple of flight bags I purchased from Sporty's. I damaged one (my fault for sure) and you replaced it for free even though I was willing to pay. That is exceptional service - thank you very much. Sporty's is where I look to first for pilot supplies.

Reviewed On:  February 16, 2010   Would You Recommend This Product:  Yes.
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Small and handy! Not bulky like the old hood.

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Reviewed On:  February 12, 2010   Would You Recommend This Product:  Yes.
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They look great...students don't mind putting them on over the dreadful hood.

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Seems like I could make some out of safety goggles, tape and white paint.

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Reviewed On:  February 10, 2010   Would You Recommend This Product:  Yes.
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The training glasses are easy to put on and take off one haded while in flight and fit very well with headsets. They do well at obstructing the view of of everything outside of the panel. Very quick and easy to pull off one handed at the MDA to finish the approach and landing. I do not wear glasses, for me the fit was very comfortable.

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Do not completely white out the vision outside of the panel, there is some light that shows through, not enough to make anything out or to use it for ground reference.

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Seem to be the same buid as shop or safety glasses so the durability should be good as long as you dont sit on them, get extremely rough with them, or try to run them over, but for the price you shouldnt expect an indestructable set of glasses that could stand up to anything. After all, these are glasses for aviation use in the cockpit, not in the deer woods. If you are like me and take care of your equipment they will be just fine. For the price they are a great set of foggles and honestly I prefer them to some of the more expensive ones I have tried.

Reviewed On:  January 14, 2010   Would You Recommend This Product:  Yes.
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