My ultravisors are a little longer than the originals and shorter than the Rosens.  The perfect size IMHO.

     Dave

In referring to the A.R.F.C. visors, The Plane Plastics website <http://planeplastics.com/visors_cessna.asp> states, "These visors use the original bracketing. Just remove the old sun visor and replace it with a new FAA/PMA'd tinted sun visor.

All necessary paperwork and hardware are supplied as per FAR 43.9(a). Installation only requires a screwdriver and may be installed by the pilot or owner."

The visor kit includes a sticker to be affixed to the aircraft maintenance records (log) with a line for the installer's signature. According to the sticker, this may be either an A&P mechanic's signature and certificate number OR aircraft owner/pilot's signature and certficate number.

I discussed the installation with both my mechanic (an I.A.) and the local FSDO inspector, and both agreed that the work could legally be performed by me and the maintenance records for return to service signed by me with my pilot certificate number (I'm not an A&P).

I used to think that sunglasses were a better option than sun visors, until it occured to me that in the cockpit I'm really trying to block the sun and I'm not trying to darken my work environment (the cockpit).  Sunglasses darken everything including the instruments I need to read.  Additionally, eyes will adjust (the pupil dialates) when wearing sunglasses, so I lose some of the shading effect.

I installed Rosen visors on my C172 and I don't wear my sunglasses until I exit the plane.

I have a set of graduated sunglasses that I keep for those instances when I'm flying other aircraft.  I guess it's just personal preference.  I prefer not to peer out the bottom of the sunglasses at my instruments or be momemtarily assaulted by sunlight through the bottom and sides of the sunglasses when (for example) I tilt my head to look at the OAT gauge mounted on the venttube.  Of course, I'm not solving a big problem, as it's not all that different to use graduated lens instead of the visors  ...

And at the rate I lose sunglasses, I could have purchased the visors.

Ultravisor is offering club discounts. All Cessna Visors Early and Late Model.The CFO members get $120.00 per set. UltraVisor will do the same for all clubs and flying grouips. Call 928-681-1004, talk to Bob (UltraVisor) and him them know you saw this post.