Pilot IFR Training Products

Foggles are view limiting glasses used in instrument training to block a pilot's view outside the aircraft while leaving the instrument panel visible. They simulate flight in clouds during clear weather, letting a student practice attitude instrument flying and instrument scan safely with a safety pilot or instructor on board.

A view limiting device is any piece of gear, such as foggles, a hood, or clip-on training glasses, that restricts a pilot's vision to the instrument panel and blocks the view outside. It recreates the lost outside reference of instrument meteorological conditions so pilots can train and log simulated instrument time in visual weather.

Yes. A view limiting device such as foggles or a hood is required for the simulated instrument portions of the instrument practical test. The examiner expects you to bring your own device, so train with the one you plan to use and confirm it works with your headset and glasses beforehand.

Both work, and the choice comes down to fit and preference. Foggles are lighter and faster to put on, while a hood restricts outside vision more aggressively and clears glasses and headsets more easily. Many pilots try both, then train with whichever your instructor recommends and you find most comfortable.

Some can. Standard foggles sit close to the face and may not fit over larger frames, so pilots who wear glasses often choose clip-on devices like the ASA Overcasters or an over-glasses hood such as the ASA Jiffyhood. Check the product details for fit with your specific eyewear before ordering.

Yes. To log simulated instrument flight, you must wear a view limiting device while a qualified safety pilot or instructor watches outside. The device ensures you are flying solely by reference to instruments, which is the condition that lets you legally record the time toward instrument experience and currency.