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American Optical Original Pilot - Black

In Sunglasses by American Optical

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Product Description

Authentic American style.
Lasting Impact.

American Optical earned its reputation for outstanding optics as a top supplier to the U.S. military. In 1958, they developed Flight Goggle 58 (now known as the Original Pilot Sunglass) to provide military pilots with maximum protection, optical performance & comfort. The rugged, sturdy structure and high quality finishing of the steel alloy frame coupled with distortion free, toughened and polished.

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Includes:
  • Protective carrying case
  • Manufacturer's warranty
  • Eye Size: 52mm, 55mm, 57mm
  • Frame Colour: Black
  • Lens Colour: Grey or Blue Mirror
  • Temple: Bayonet
  • All non-polarized for aviation

Lens Options:

True-Color™ Gray Glass

SkyMaster™ Glass lenses offer superior clarity and scratch resistance.Chromatically tuned True-Color™ Gray tint reduces eye fatigue in bright light conditions. Lens Filter Category: 3

SunFlash Blue Mirror Glass

SkyMaster™ Glass lenses offer superior clarity and scratch resistance.Flash mirror lenses reflect more light than standard tints for comfortable all-day wear. Built on AO’s Cosmetan™ Brown lens, get the contrast enhancement of brown tint with the calming effect of a blue lens. Lens Filter Category: 3

All lenses include:
  • 100% UVA/UVB protection
  • Anti-reflective backside coating
  • Oleophobic smudge-resistant coating
  • Impact-resistant (ANSI Z80.3)
  • Scratch-resistant material and hardcoat
  • Distortion-free for optical clarity
Worry Free Trial: 30 days return for store credit or exchange if you are unhappy with your style or colour pick.

Sunglasses for Pilots:

Pilots should consult their employer or Flight School for lens recommendations. Often polarized lenses are not recommended as they can interfere with LCD control panels and polarized windsheilds.

Cool Facts:

The Original Pilot (originally named the FG-58) was issued to Gemini and Apollo astronauts as part of their survival kits. The standard issue specs were 52mm gold frames with Calobar green glass lenses and bayonet temples.

Other Styles

American Optical

Original Pilot - Gold

American Optical

Original Pilot - Matte Silver

We have moved!

Downunder Pilot Shop has recently merged with Concept Aviation and moved both companies into a new retail & warehouse location in Bankstown Aerodrome. See the Contact Us page for more info.

We proudly use Australia Post

95% of orders are shipped out on the same day when made before 4pm AEST.

Shipping Costs:

Local Sydney* shipping: $9.95 flat rate

Rest of Australia, based on order value:
Under $20 - $16.95
$20 - $99.99 - $14.95
$100 - $249.99 - $12.95
Over $250 shipping is FREE!

Domestic Delivery Times:

1-3 days for most Metro deliveries
3-7 days for rural deliveries
Can be up to 10 days for very remote areas of Australia

Pickup

You can pickup your order from our store at Bankstown Aerodrome, NSW. See Contact Us page for our location and opening hours.

PO Boxes

We can deliever to PO Boxes with Australia Post

International Shipping

shipping will be calculated at the checkout.
All duty and customs charges are the responsibility of the customer

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*Local Sydney shipping is based on a 35km radius from our location. This covers most of metro Sydney.