Foggles

Foggles are a type of eyewear used in the aviation industry to simulate instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) for pilot training purposes. They are designed to restrict the wearer's field of view to the instrument panel, forcing the pilot to fly the aircraft by relying solely on the instruments rather than visual references.

History

The concept of Foggles was first introduced in the mid-20th century as a training tool for pilots. The original design was a pair of goggles with frosted lenses that only allowed the wearer to see straight ahead. This forced the pilot to rely on the aircraft's instruments for navigation and control, simulating the conditions of flying in poor visibility.

Design and Use

Modern Foggles are typically made of plastic and feature adjustable straps for a secure fit. The lenses are frosted or covered in a way that restricts the wearer's field of view to the instrument panel. This forces the pilot to rely on the aircraft's instruments for navigation and control, simulating the conditions of flying in poor visibility.

Foggles are used in a variety of training scenarios, including flight simulator training and actual flight training. They are an essential tool for teaching pilots how to fly under instrument flight rules (IFR), which is a set of regulations governing flight under conditions in which flight by outside visual reference is not safe.

See Also

• Instrument flight rules
• Flight simulator
• Pilot training

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