Cessna 172 Cockpit & Cabin Sun Solutions
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$2,499.00
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The Pilot’s Choice for Cool, Comfortable & Safer Flights!
Looking for complete protection from dangerous solar radiation? Forget the hassle of makeshift hacks that just don’t work. Designed by a pilot for pilots, Jet Shades solves the problem of hot, sunbaked flights. Now you can say goodbye to skin-damaging UV exposure, glare headaches, and sweat-soaked clothes —and enjoy the thrill of flying!
Experience Instant Temperature Relief, Max Sun Protection & Safer Flights
Finally – complete in-flight sun protection for Cessna 172 pilots and passengers! Nothing saps the enjoyment out of flying your Skyhawk for business trips or weekend flying adventures than hours of relentless heat beaming in from all angles. With Jet Shades installed you can say goodbye to passengers freezing in the cabin while the pilots are roasting in the cockpit or the fatigue, headaches, and discomfort felt when sitting sun-drenched in dangerous UV! Made with optical quality polycarbonate that installs quick and easy, Jet Shades are designed to:
- significantly reduce and equalize temperature making flying fun, enjoyable and comfortable
- deliver 99.9% UV protection for all on board from the prolonged exposure to harmful cancer-causing solar radiation
- cut the sun glare so pilots have excellent visual clarity for spotting traffic and viewing instruments while passengers enjoy the unobstructed cabin view or use electronics without squinting
Product Specifications
- Fits Cessna 172 Model Year 2008+. Have an older model? Contact us so we can help find a dealer who can measure, cut and precision fit a set of Jet Shades for your aircraft.
- Blocks 99.9% UVA and UVB radiation
- Blocks 82% (94% Premium Upgrade) Infrared heat
- Reduces glare by 70% (>80% Premium Upgrade) for better contrast and visibility on instrument panels, smartphones and tablet devices.
- Blocks 61% (84% Premium Upgrade) Solar Energy
- Blocks 73% (96.5% Premium Upgrade) Visible Light
- Made from optical quality polycarbonate
- Minimizes eye strain and pilot fatigue caused by prolonged sun exposure
- Maintains pilot & passenger comfort during high sun glare flights
- Effortless removal with patented friction-tab design
- Protects aircraft interior from cracking and discoloration while parked
- Enhances ramp appeal by giving your aircraft a “tinted windows” look (darker “mirrored-windows” look Premium Upgrade)
- Eliminates the need for removing and storing foil sun shades before and after flights*
- All Jet Shades removable window panels come with a two year warranty against defects in workmanship or manufacturing.
- Made in the USA
*Always follow the aircraft manufacturer’s and Jet Shades’ instructions when leaving Jet Shades installed while parked.
Premium Package
Providing maximum cooling and glare protection
While all Jet Shades Solutions are designed to provide the most protection from solar energy and optimal visibility, our Premium package upgrade offers maximum cooling and glare protection in windows or areas of windows that pilots don’t have to look through while flying, including passenger windows. NOTE: Premium Jet Shades cannot be used in the side cockpit windows.
Feature Comparison
Feature | High-Visibility | Premium Upgrade |
---|---|---|
Percentage of Harmful UV, (both UV-A and UV-B) blocked | 99.9% | 99.9% |
Percentage of infrared light (heat) blocked | 82% | 94% |
Percentage of solar energy blocked | 61% | 84% |
Percentage of visible light blocked | 73% | 96.5% |
Reduces glare by | 70% | >80% |
Protection from eye strain and pilot fatigue caused by prolonged sun exposure | Good | Maximum |
Interior aircraft protection from cracking and discoloration while parked | Good | Maximum |
Ramp appeal | "tinted windows" look | darker "mirrored windows" look |
View from the inside | Slight Bronze color for maximum visibility | "Cool Blue" |
Cessna 172 Cockpit + Cabin Total Solution
Included:
- (1) Standard High-Visibility Windshield Jet Shade
- (2) Standard High-Visibility Cockpit Side Window Jet Shades
- (2) Standard High-Visibility Cabin Window Jet Shades
- (2) Standard High-Visibility Rear Window Jet Shades (Option: Choose with or without rear A/C duct)
- (1) Storage Case
- (1) Microfiber Cleaning Cloth
- For 2008 or newer aircraft. See product specifications for older models.
Cessna 172 Cockpit Solution
Included:
- (1) Standard High-Visibility Windshield Jet Shades
- (2) Standard High-Visibility Cockpit Side Window Jet Shades
- (1) Storage Case
- (1) Microfiber Cleaning Cloth
- For 2008 or newer aircraft. See product specifications for older models.