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Re: jet shades
I guess that’s the million dollar question. I too am curious.
After the holiday weekend I think I’m going to reach out to them and see if they can bring some clarity to some of these questions.
I’ll report back.
After the holiday weekend I think I’m going to reach out to them and see if they can bring some clarity to some of these questions.
I’ll report back.
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Re: jet shades
I talked with the owner of Jet Shades today. He is working on an Ultra Thins version for DA40/42 that he says never needs removing. The issues with the original (standard and premium versions) are the thickness of the base material and the two-layer bonding process with the reflective coating. He said the thicker shades start to warp and bubble when the cabin interior reaches 150F, which can happen on a hot sunny day with no ventilation. That is why they recommend removal on the ramp.
He says the new thinner material is not bonded and has been tested to over 200F. They block out the same amount of UV, but are significantly thinner and lighter. The only downside is the rear cabin shades are not simply press-fit like the originals, they require small Velcro fasteners. I currently have a set of the original premiums installed, I may be the first test case for the Diamond version of the Ultra Thins. Has anyone flown another aircraft with the Ultra Thins, like Bonanza, Cessna, Cirrus, or Piper?
Should receive next week - Will advise when I've tried them out.
He says the new thinner material is not bonded and has been tested to over 200F. They block out the same amount of UV, but are significantly thinner and lighter. The only downside is the rear cabin shades are not simply press-fit like the originals, they require small Velcro fasteners. I currently have a set of the original premiums installed, I may be the first test case for the Diamond version of the Ultra Thins. Has anyone flown another aircraft with the Ultra Thins, like Bonanza, Cessna, Cirrus, or Piper?
Should receive next week - Will advise when I've tried them out.
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Re: jet shades
Out of curiosity and my own ignorance, why wouldn't you consider tinting the canopy instead of shades?
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Re: jet shades
RE tinting, FAR 23.775 — Windshields and windows
(e) The windshield and side windows forward of the pilot's back when the pilot is seated in the normal flight position must have a luminous transmittance value of not less than 70 percent.
Also, standard tint used for cars will negatively affect the plexiglass in aircraft.
(e) The windshield and side windows forward of the pilot's back when the pilot is seated in the normal flight position must have a luminous transmittance value of not less than 70 percent.
Also, standard tint used for cars will negatively affect the plexiglass in aircraft.
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Re: jet shades
Also JetShades are easily removable for flying in the winter when solar heat gain in the cabin is often welcome. Not so with window tinting.
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Re: jet shades
I can understand having the ability to remove the shade when you want to. Sometimes the shade reduces your view at night. The tinting that was used in my airplane is designed for use on aircraft polycarbonates and acrylics. It doesn't transfer the heat to the plastics. It's also available in a lighter or darker shade. The same people that make the tint, also offer "slap shades", and do installations.
I'm not affiliated with them or get any kick backs. I just like the product.
https://wingviewtint.com/collections/ai ... amond-da40
Curt
I'm not affiliated with them or get any kick backs. I just like the product.
https://wingviewtint.com/collections/ai ... amond-da40
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Re: jet shades
I install Jet Shades only on the windows behind the pilot/copilot doors of my 62. They were annoying me with their optical imperfections. But I'm a picky photographer, so YMMV.
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Re: jet shades
I talked to these guys at Oshkosh and purchased a couple of slap shades, which work pretty well. I was thinking of ordering the film kit for the back windows of the DA42. If I understand correctly, they basically just sell you a roll of film that you have to cut and apply to your windows. If so, I'm curious how smoothly that process went. I had already tried that method with some other brand of tinting film and found it nearly impossible to get a good fit with the compound curves involved. So I've been hesitant to try again with this product.curts63 wrote: ↑Tue Sep 13, 2022 10:33 am The tinting that was used in my airplane is designed for use on aircraft polycarbonates and acrylics. It doesn't transfer the heat to the plastics. It's also available in a lighter or darker shade. The same people that make the tint, also offer "slap shades", and do installations.
I'm not affiliated with them or get any kick backs. I just like the product.
https://wingviewtint.com/collections/ai ... amond-da40
Edit: I'm also hoping that David will provide an update about how his new UltraThin JetShades are working.