American Optical Flight Gear

American Optical has been producing sunglasses since its humble beginnings in 1833.  AO began a long tradition as the premier supplier of sunglasses to the U.S. Government and U.S. Armed Forces in 1913 with the introduction of the first 100% UVA and UVB protective Calobar« lens technology.

In 1958, AO developed the Flight Goggle 58, now known as the Original Pilot Sunglass (or OPS) for the U.S. Air Force.  More than 45 years have passed and the Original Pilot Sunglass remains the top preference of pilots due to its maximum protection, optical performance and comfort.

In fact, The Original Pilot Sunglass was honored to be the first ever sunglass to be brought up to the moon with the crew of the Eagle lunar landing in 1969.  It was subsequently featured in the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C.

If you want fashion and comfort, plus the optical performance demanded by the U.S. Military pilots, look to American Optical Eyewear.

Performance-tested sunglasses with classic aviator styling.  The Original Pilot Sunglass has been a favorite of US military pilots for more than 40 years.

Engineered to rigid military specifications and issued to millions of US soldiers, sailors, marines and airmen since 1958.

The rugged and sturdy structure and high quality finishing of the steel alloy frame coupled with distortion free, toughened and polished True Color« glass lens have made the AO Flight Gear« Collection the standard bearer of all fine military sunglasses.

True Color« is a registered trademark of American Optical IP Corporation.  Original Pilot Sunglass«, General«, Color Correct« and Flight Gear« are registered trademarks of AO Sunwear USA.