On Sep 14, 2:06 pm, Eric Greenwell wrote:
wrote:
I have heard from time-to-time that Sun Tiger sunglasses work well for
soaring. Since I fly within 30 miles of the 1/10th busiest airport in
the world, anything that will increase my chances of seeing another
aircraft is something I want to take advantage of. It also turns out
that Sun Tigers are local, and not particularly expensive.
Opinions either pro or con are welcomed.

Since sunglass type has only a marginal effect on detecting threatening
aircraft, I'm curious: is this the start of a search for improved
separation from other aircraft, or near the end of it, because your
glider already has in it a transponder, Zaon MRX, and a pilot
well-trained in scanning techniques, ATC communications, and
arrival/departure paths?

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Eric Greenwell - Washington State, USA
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Even a small effect may be helpful. I have been working on improving
my scanning habits, (which are similar but not identical to scanning
required to stay alive riding a motorcycle, which I've been doing for
36 years) but still often visually pick up traffic that is already
closer than I'd like. One of the local pilots (25 years working
McCarren tower) is also trying to help me learn which directions the
threats are most likely to appear from in what location at which
altitudes.
To answer your question, radio monitoring yes, MRX and Transponder no.
I will add both if and when I can afford to.
Also, I need new sunglasses and thought this would be a good time to
'ping' the RAS for recommendations.