skagwaypilot
Registered User
Texas
Let me start this thread by referring to a paper prepared by NASA for the FAA - if you are on an analog line, this will take a few minutes to download.
http://www.hf.faa.gov/docs/508/docs/vfNVG_equipment.pdf
In my limited experience with Night Vision equipment, I've found it difficult to walk while wearing NV goggles and I have never tried flying, either as passenger or pilot. Needless to say, I don't recommend that you attempt it and anyone trying to pilot an airplane by reference to NV devices does so at his/her own risk.
Most of the devices I sell, as the paper states, are unsuitable for aviation purposes. A year or two ago, there were goggles available which, with proper training, could be used to enhance your vision at night while piloting an aircraft. The Iraq war has made new aviation grade goggles of this quality unavailable. Used ones may be found on the market but will be VERY expensive.
http://www.hf.faa.gov/docs/508/docs/vfNVG_equipment.pdf
In my limited experience with Night Vision equipment, I've found it difficult to walk while wearing NV goggles and I have never tried flying, either as passenger or pilot. Needless to say, I don't recommend that you attempt it and anyone trying to pilot an airplane by reference to NV devices does so at his/her own risk.
Most of the devices I sell, as the paper states, are unsuitable for aviation purposes. A year or two ago, there were goggles available which, with proper training, could be used to enhance your vision at night while piloting an aircraft. The Iraq war has made new aviation grade goggles of this quality unavailable. Used ones may be found on the market but will be VERY expensive.