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: Polished Silver
- Lens Colour: True-Color™ Gray Glass or SunFlash Silver Mirror Glass
- Temple: Bayonet
- All non-polarized for aviation
Lens Options:
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
We pride ourselves on our quick and reliable order fulfilment and shipping process. We have a 95% same-day order fulfilment rate, with a further 4% completed the following day. Please read below for information on shipping pricing, order fulfilment and other related details. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions.
Free Shipping*
On all orders that exceed $250 AUD in order value at the time of checkout.
Some items are exempt from this, such as the larger windsock frames. These items will specify that extra shipping may apply.
Other Freight Chargers
Our freight chargers are based on order value. See below for how much it will cost you to ship your item(s). Charges listed here are in AUD and for any order being shipped domestically within Australia.
Over $250 shipping is FREE!
Under $20 - $16.95
$20 - $99.99 - $14.95
$100 - $249.99 - $12.95
We use Australia Post with daily pickups from our Sydney warehouse at 5pm
We strive to have your order out the door on the same day it was made with us. If the order was placed before 3pm on weekdays, theres a good chance it will be picked up by 5pm that day. Most of our orders reach their destination within 1-3 business days.
WA and remote areas please allow a few extra days, very remote areas can be more than a week. Feel free to contact us to find out how long your parcel may take
Supply Chain & COVID-19 Impacts
Like many retaillers in Australia and around the world, we are experiencing delays and shortages due to COVID which has affected staffing, shipping times and supply chains. Although we endeavour to maintain good levels of all stock, please understand that sometimes delays in shipments are outside of our control! We are working hard to get back to quick shipping and minimal delays.
Certain products like electronic components are still facing massive shortages around the world, so items like headsets and radios can sometimes take months to receive.
Need more info before making your purchase? please just give us a call or drop us an email, we are always happy to help.
PO Boxes
We can deliever to PO Boxes with Australia Post
International Shipping
We ship worldwide - shipping will be calculated at the checkout.
All duty and customs charges are the responsibility of the customer
True-Color™ Gray Glass
SunFlash Silver Mirror Glass
