Cessna 172 Ultra-Thins Kit Solutions
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The Pilot’s Choice for Cool, Comfortable & Safer Flights!
Significantly reduce heat, glare, UV radiation, & much more! These multitasking Jet Shades eliminate the sun beaming in — leaving pilots and passengers feeling refreshed and wondering how they ever flew without them.
Experience Instant Temperature Relief, Max Sun Protection & Safer Flights
Don’t let relentless heat, blinding sunlight, and cockpit glare diminish your flying pleasure.
Jet Shades are here to revolutionize your flying experience, effectively shielding you from intense heat, glare, and UV during flight and beyond! Crafted with optical quality material, Jet Shades are engineered to:
- Reduce Cockpit Temperatures by 15-25° F: Makes flying a comfortable and enjoyable experience for everyone on board.
- Block 99.9% Harmful Solar Energy: Protects skin and eyes from dangerous UVA & UVB radiation.
- Cut Sun Glare, Maintain Clear Visibility: Reduces glare without compromising your view, ensuring safer navigation.
- Minimize Eye Strain & Pilot Fatigue: Reduces the impact of prolonged exposure to sunlight for a more comfortable flight.
- Eliminate Time-consuming Foil Guards!
A Must-Have for Hot, Sunny Flights
Jet Shades are thoughtfully designed with pilot and passenger comfort in mind. While other sun protection products focus mainly on blocking visible light, Jet Shades are built so you can enjoy complete protection without blocking your view, including:
- 99.9% protection from harmful UVA/UVB radiation
- up to 94% infrared heat blocked
- as much as 80% glare reduction
This triple protection from the sun is a game-changer for:
- individuals with fair skin and eyes
- anyone prone to sunburn or has a history of skin cancer
- families flying with children and pets
- passengers who use electronic devices
- anyone who feels uncomfortable in elevated thermal temperatures
Premium Package
Jet Shades are renowned for delivering superior protection from solar energy and enhancing visibility. Opt for our Premium Package to experience the ultimate in heat, light, and glare-blocking protection during flight.
Cessna 172 Ultra-Thins 7-Piece Total Aircraft Kit
Includes:
- (1) High Visibility or Premium Windshield Jet Shade
- (1) High Visibility Cockpit Side Window Jet Shade (Pilot)*
- (1) High Visibility Cockpit Side Window Jet Shade (Co-Pilot)*
- (4) High Visibility or Premium Cabin Window Jet Shades
- Installation Kit (includes mounting brackets, hook & loop fasteners, alcohol wipes, grease pencil, stickers, instructions)
- Microfiber Cleaning Cloth
Cessna 172 Ultra-Thins 3-Piece Cockpit Kit
Includes:
- (1) Premium Windshield Jet Shades
- (1) High Visibility Cockpit Side Window Jet Shade (Pilot)*
- (1) High Visibility Cockpit Side Window Jet Shade (CoPilot)*
- Installation Kit (includes mounting brackets, hook & loop fasteners, alcohol wipes, grease pencil, stickers, instructions)
- Microfiber Cleaning Cloth
Jet Shades products are precut to the ‘near-net-shape’ of specific aircraft model windows and may require trimming.
Product Specifications
- Blocks UV, infrared heat, solar energy, and glare (See Solar Protection Specs below)
- Approximately 1/32 of an inch thick
- Each Jet Shade weighs approximately 0.5 pounds
- FAA Approved
- Made from optical grade material
- Bendable and ultra durable, and heat resistant to 200 degrees Farenheit
- Two year warranty against defects in material
- 100% Made in the USA
Solar Protection Specifications
| Feature | Pilot/Copilot High-Visibility | Cabin/Windshields Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of heat BTU's blocked | 58% | 76% |
| 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" |