Rated 4.59911894273/5
based on 227 customer reviews
Product description:
Available Exclusively from Sporty’s
Tired of flashlights that are bright enough for preflight but too bright for the cockpit? This custom-made light is the best of both worlds. Independent switches allow the user to select which color of light is needed without having to scroll through multiple colors. 10 white LEDs provide maximum illumination for outside the cockpit, while three red LEDs preserve night vision in the cockpit. Still too bright? Switch on the one red LED for just the right amount of light for viewing charts and flight plans without disturbing sleeping passengers. Measures 6 1/2” long. Operates on three AAA batteries and also includes deluxe nylon holster with extra battery storage compartment.
Features:Independent switches for each color of lightConstructed of precision machined anodized aluminumShatterproof LED diodes last over 110,000 hoursIncludes carrying caseLimited lifetime warranty
Tired of flashlights that are bright enough for preflight but too bright for the cockpit? This custom-made light is the best of both worlds. Independent switches allow the user to select which color of light is needed without having to scroll through multiple colors. 10 white LEDs provide maximum illumination for outside the cockpit, while three red LEDs preserve night vision in the cockpit. Still too bright? Switch on the one red LED for just the right amount of light for viewing charts and flight plans without disturbing sleeping passengers. Measures 6 1/2” long. Operates on three AAA batteries and also includes deluxe nylon holster with extra battery storage compartment.
Features:
Independent switches for each color of light
Constructed of precision machined anodized aluminum
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended Yes
Pros
Small, bright, solid and easy to use.
Cons
None.
General Comments
Very good product
Reviewer - Carlo the bug smasher driver
Location - Savannah, GA
Date - 11-23-2011
Pilot Rating - Instrument
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended Yes
Near ideal preflight/cockpit flashlight
Pros
Great all around flashlight for use in preflight and cockpit operations at night, especially with two levels of red light. Built like a tank and has great battery life with the LEDs.
Cons
Maybe slightly large and I wish there was a rechargeable version of this flashlight available.
General Comments
These are awesome little flashlights to use on preflight inspections as well as cockpit operations at night and are not excessive in capability. I've previously used a Blackhawk Gladius and similar tactical flashlights with the high power (120+ Lumens) light output and they're really too powerful for this job; that level of light will destroy your night vision in a flash and you really don't need that much power for doing a competent night preflight. Unscrewing the tailcap on the S&W Captains flashlight reveals a removable cradle for three AAA batteries. This could make battery changeout difficult if you're doing so in a dark cockpit at night. I recommend S&W redesign the cradle to provide a tactile feel for correct polarity when inserting the batteries. Fortunately, even with AAA power this flashlight can really last and fears about power exhaustion is unwarranted, especially as I carry a spare Captain's Flashlight in my flight bag as well. The 2 levels of red light output are great but I wish that S&W had shaped the white and red switches different from each other so you can differentiate between them by touch; push the wrong one and there goes your night vision for a few minutes. Physically this is a tough flashlight. Machined from AL alloy and sealed with O rights and a shock and scratch resistant lens, this flashlight can really take abuse. Knock it off the high wing of your Cessna, drop it in water, or subject it to years of abuse on night flights, this torch will still light up at the push of a button. I particularly like the fact that Smith &Wesson made the tailcap octagonal shaped, making it easy to set the flashlight on the nose or wings of an airplane without worrying about it rolling off. The included nylon carry case is nice and I store my Captains Flashlight in this case right next to my Icom AC-24 transceiver during night VFR and IFR operations.
Some suggestions for making this great product superb: slightly reduce the size of the unit, design it with an internal battery that's rechargeable, and use different shaped buttons for red/ white lights or move one to the tailcap.
Date - 11-16-2011
Pilot Rating - Instrument
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended Yes
A Really fince piece of gear
Pros
Built SUPER tough Lots of light, both white and red Very good on batteries Very nice case
Cons
Not inexpensive
General Comments
Well, I HAD to come up with a con ... but this light is well worth the money. I've dropped it multiple times with no effect. I owned it for over a year and am still using the batteries that were sent with it.
Everyone is looking for a something that is actually worth the money it costs to buy it. This light is that unit. It is well made, provides plenty of light, both white and red and is very scotch with the batteries. Nice light in a very nice and also well made case.
Reviewer - Keanan
Date - 11-1-2011
Pilot Rating - Private
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended Yes
Good Flashlight
Pros
-Bright white leds helps with preflight -durable and made of metal
Cons
-red lights are REALLY bright (even on 1 light setting) -a big flashlight when trying to hold in mouth and look at sectional while flying
General Comments
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Date - 10-27-2011
Pilot Rating - Commercial
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended Yes
Pros
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Date - 10-20-2011
Pilot Rating - Student
Overall Durability Value Usability Expected
Recommended Yes
Pros
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Date - 10-7-2011
Pilot Rating - Student
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended Yes
Pros
good buy
Cons
none
General Comments
( No General Comments Listed From Reviewer )
Reviewer - Marc
Location - Los Angeles, CA
Date - 9-7-2011
Pilot Rating - Student
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended Yes
Good Flashlight, but could be better
Pros
Solid, durable flashlight. The option to run with one or three red LED's to offer variable nighttime brightness is very handy.
Cons
The white 10 white LED's aren't as bright as one would expect, especially when compared to a Maglite Mini, which only has one LED but is almost as bright.
General Comments
( No General Comments Listed From Reviewer )
Date - 8-15-2011
Pilot Rating - Student
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended Yes
Pros
Good size and bright enough for anything you need in the cockpit or during pre-flight. Not sorry I made the purchase.
Cons
No place to hook a lanyard and I am always turning on the red light when I need the white light and turning on the white light when I need the red light.
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended Yes
Where's the lanyard hook eye??
Pros
Bright light and the red light button is separate from the white light button; no chance of accidentally blinding myself with the bright one while flying.
Cons
There's no easy place to hook on a lanyard so it can sit around your neck while flying. You have to hang on to it.
Excellent flashlight, great for preflight and planning
Cons
little too big to use inside the cockpit
General Comments
I would buy it again
Date - 5-25-2011
Pilot Rating - Instrument
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended Yes
Pros
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General Comments
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Date - 5-18-2011
Pilot Rating - Private
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended Yes
Pros
An excellent accessory for my aircraft. A regular flashlight is sometimes not working correctly and needs to be jostled a bit to get a good contact.
This light however, works perfect, every time, all of the time.
Nice product
Cons
None that I can see at this point.
General Comments
( No General Comments Listed From Reviewer )
Date - 5-9-2011
Pilot Rating - ATP
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended Yes
Pros
I love this flashlight. It really helps me at night!!!!!!
Cons
NONE
General Comments
Great flashlight
Date - 4-25-2011
Pilot Rating - Student
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended No
Pros
its great for everything, but flying
Cons
Not recommended for students. you only have 2 hands, one to fly with, the other holding a chart, pen, E6B, flight plan, and the flash light... Hmmmm. that was tricky, i think i am going to buy the head one..
General Comments
as i said you need more than 2 hands to be able to us it with everything else
Date - 4-15-2011
Pilot Rating - Private
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended Yes
Pros
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General Comments
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Date - 4-13-2011
Pilot Rating - ATP
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended Yes
Pros
looks like quality stuff
Cons
shipping was about double what was expected
General Comments
( No General Comments Listed From Reviewer )
Date - 4-13-2011
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended Yes
Pros
dual switches
Cons
None
General Comments
Too early to rate Durability and Reliability, but I don't expect any issues
Date - 4-8-2011
Pilot Rating - Student
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended Yes
Pros
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