After I sold my aviation insurance business and retired I found that retirement with nothing to do was boring. So, I decided to start an online business in 2005 and began researching what to sell. As a pilot, one of the things I knew was the importance of a good pair of sunglasses. The higher up in the atmoshpere you are, the stonger ultra violet (UV) rays are. UV radiation is part of the natural energy produced by the sun. On the electromagnetic spectrum, UV light has shorter wavelengths than visible light, so your eyes can’t see UV, but your skin can feel it, and your eyes can see it even if ..read more

Standing at a shooting range, your heart races with anticipation as you grasp your pistol, rifle, shotgun, or bow, and get ready to aim. In that moment the rush of adrenaline in your veins feels nothing less than palpable, making each shot a thrilling experience.  However, amidst the excitement, while aiming one thing holds a crucial importance- the right gear for success. Especially, when it comes to eyewear, choosing the best sunglasses for outdoor shooting ranges is paramount. That's why we're here today to shed light on RE Ranger Shooting Glasses – renowned for their exceptional quali ..read more

As guardians of the skies, the breathtaking views you witness while flying at near the speed of sound are an experience beyond explanation. However, this unique vantage point exposes your eyes to the stronger and more harmful UV rays and the harshest of lighting conditions, from blinding sun glares to sudden changes in brightness while navigating different directions. And of course, the potential debris while on the ground is another challenge you have to protect your eyes from.  The need for precise vision and rapid decision-making while flying makes eye protection a critical aspect of e ..read more

Imagine yourself soaring through the clouds, the sun reflecting off your mirrored shades. Cool, right? Well, that's exactly where aviator sunglasses also known as pilot sunglasses, those iconic teardrop-shaped beauties, got their start! But their journey is far more fascinating than just a pilot's accessory.  Read this blog till the end to find out the exciting journey of aviator sunglasses from being pilots' necessities to fashion icon accessories. You can also find out some of the best pilot sunglasses that you can consider to buy. Born to Fly: Birth of the Aviator The year is 1936. Pi ..read more

Ready to channel your inner Maverick and rock some seriously stylish shades? Aviator sunglasses are a classic style that never goes out of fashion. They not only offer protection from the sun but also add a touch of coolness to your look. However, finding the perfect aviators for your face shape can feel like a Mission: Impossible, but don't worry!  This guide is your wingman, helping you navigate the world of aviators and land the pair that makes you look and feel like a million bucks. So, whether you have a face like a runway model or the charm of a quirky character, we have got you cov ..read more

In the early days of aviation, navigating in bad weather presented a real challenge for pilots, resulting in the early demise of many pilots. There were no navigation aids to help pilots easily find their way from one airport to another. Back in the day pilots flew IFR, or I Follow Roads!  Of course, when the weather turned bad it became more and more difficult to see the roads, and it was very easy to get off course. These landmarks like roads worked fine for a while, and most pilots had rough maps to find their way, which worked OK during the daytime.  But with the advent of airmai ..read more

The Avro Vulcan B.1 was a jet-powered, tailless, delta-wing high-altitude strategic bomber of the mid-1950s Aircraft designers understood the advantages of a flying wing aircraft, but after the Northrop designs failed to deliver the required performance, many manufacturers returned to more conventional designs. Immediately after WWII, the British decided that they needed an aircraft to carry an atomic bomb weighing 10,000 pounds at a distance of 1,500 miles at an altitude of 20,000 to 50,000 feet at a speed of 500 knots. However, even though the riskiest design option was a flying wing a ..read more

The first powered all-wing aircraft was created by British Officer John William Dunne. The first powered all-wing aircraft first flew in 1908. It was a V-shaped biplane, built by a British army officer by the name of John William Dunne. He called his aircraft the D.4, but had to admit it was more of a "hopper than a flyer". In 1895 a young boy by the name of John Knudsen Northrop a/k/a Jack Northrop was born, and by 1916 he had become a draftsman for the Loughead Aircraft Manufacturing Company. In 1923 he switched jobs and became a project engineer for Lockheed Corporation and ..read more

Cleaning your eyeglasses shouldn’t take long at all, and only requires a sink, lint-free towels or cloths, lotion-free dishwashing liquid, and hand soap. Wash and dry your hands Making sure your hands are clean is the first step to having pristine glasses—you don’t want to transfer oil or dirt from your skin to your frames during the cleaning process.  Wash your hands with soap (lotion and other additive ingredients can contribute to smudging) and dry them off with a towel that won’t leave specks of lint.  Rinse your glasses under the tap with lukewarm water  Hold your glas ..read more

Lt. JG David S. Ingalls, the very first US Navy fighter ace circa 1918. On October 13, 1775, General George Washington established the Continental Navy in Philadelphia, PA to defend the American colonies from British attack. In 1903 two brothers with a bicycle shop in Dayton, OH built the first aircraft and made the first successful manned aircraft flight, and the race to build new and better manned aircraft began. During the First World War, aircraft played an important role in winning the war, and the most famous aircraft during that war was the Sopwi ..read more