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Date: Sat, 13 Mar 2004 09:27:18 -0500
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From: "rfreilich" <rfreilich@sbcglobal.net>
Subject: RE: [LML] Re: sunglasses recommendations>
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Good morning group,

There have been several fatal accidents attributed to polarized lenses =
in
sunglasses.  Since there is normally little depth perception when flying
above the surface of a body of water, any amount of reflective glare is
helpful to determine the height above the surface.  Polarized lenses cut
glare, diminish or remove that very important visual clue.  Though I =
haven't
seen any amphibious Lancairs (anyone want to compete for the Schneider
Trophy?), there have been accidents where the craft was maneuvering to =
land
at strips near water and lack of depth perception was the main =
contributing
factor.  The solution to this, of course, is to be aware of this =
limitation
and remove them when near water or opt for non-polarized lenses.

Richard Freilich
(now planeless)        =20