Sunglasses For Pilots and Aviation Enthusiasts

Introducing Brand New Prescription Trivex Sunglass Lenses

We are pleased to announce that we can now provide prescription Trivex lenses in any of our frames or a frame you may already have. One of the many benefits of Trivex eyeglass lenses is that they a...

Merry Christmas 2022

Well, it's been an exciting year, to be sure! Our base of operation is on the shore of Lake Michigan in North Muskegon, MI, and I just checked how much snow we have. Just 4 1/2 inches so far, the s...

Aviator Shades: The Ultimate Accessory

One of the most important assets that pilots have are their eyes.  This makes wearing aviator shades an essential piece of flight equipment. We all know what a pair of aviator shades look like. Rec...

For The Love Of Aviators

Many years ago, my father took me to the Monroe County Michigan fair when I was a young man. As a curious young lad, I had no idea what I wanted to do for a living, but who does in their early teen...

Where Have You Gone Hidalgo's?

For many years Hidalgo's provided a great resource for both prescription and non-prescription glasses and sunglasses. The last catalog I received from them was in 2014, and you can download a copy ...

AO Original Pilot Sunglasses And The Moon

August 4, 1969 On July 20th, 1969 Astronaut Buzz Aldrin becomes the first man to step foot on the moon. For those of us old enough we remember those first words from the moon: "One small step for m...

Randolph SKYTEC™ Lens Technology

Over the years I have noticed that many Customers prefer glass lenses to any others, and I can understand why that is. Randolph uses crown mineral glass for it's SKYTEC™ lenses. SKYTEC™ lenses are ...

Why Prescription Sunglasses Cost So Much - The Naked Truth

The naked truth about why prescription glasses and sunglasses are so expensive.

Old Joe and COVID-19

Old Joe and Covid-19 bring inflation even to sunglasses! But don't let that ruin your vacation; you can still get a great pair of sunglasses at Aviator-Sunglasses.net.

Paddles and Sunglasses

Paddles and Sunglasses. The natural confusion decoded.

The Naked Truth About Why A Good Pair Of Sunglasses Are So Expensive

  We all understand why sunglasses are an essential accessory for anyone who spends a great deal of time outdoors. But do we really need to purchase an expensive pair of sunglasses? Do a good pair ...

The History of Aviator Sunglasses

How long have sunglasses been around? It might surprise you to know that they have been around longer than you might imagine. Read about the very first sunglasses and where they are today.