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12-30-2008, 11:18 AM
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Smith & Wesson LED Flashlight
Just thought I'd pass along a great find. My son bought me a Smith & Wesson Galaxy 28 LED Flashlight for Christmas. Wow, this thing is amazing and the overall quality is very, very good. It comes with 20 white LED's, 4 red, and 4 green. Obviously from the way this thing lights up the dark LED's have come a long way in recent years. It comes with a carrying case that can be worn on your belt, or the velcro straps could be used to place it in your plane easily. When you purchase a flashlight for your RV spoil yourself and get on of these. 
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Bryan 9A Sold
Beech S35, and daydreams of a Super 8 or a Rocket starting to take over my brain. 
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12-30-2008, 06:13 PM
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I bought one last week at Big 5 for $21 on sale. Great little unit.
One thing I haven't figured out is, what's the green for?
Heinrich Gerhardt
RV-6, flying, almost 200 hours...
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12-31-2008, 06:52 AM
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One thing I haven't figured out is, what's the green for?
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It helps prevent global warming
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Milt Concannon
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12-31-2008, 08:20 AM
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Location: 57AZ - NW Tucson area
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I called my local...
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Originally Posted by hgerhardt
I bought one last week at Big 5 for $21 on sale. Great little unit.
One thing I haven't figured out is, what's the green for?
Heinrich Gerhardt
RV-6, flying, almost 200 hours...
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...Big 5, and they said the $21 sale flashlight is a S&W Galaxy, but only has 12 LEDs.
Is yours really the 28 LED model?
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Gil Alexander
EAA Technical Counselor, Airframe Mechanic
Half completed RV-10 QB purchased
RV-6A N61GX - finally flying
Grumman Tiger N12GA - flying
La Cholla Airpark (57AZ) Tucson AZ
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01-02-2009, 07:35 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: getting ready to move
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Originally Posted by hgerhardt
One thing I haven't figured out is, what's the green for?
Heinrich Gerhardt
RV-6, flying, almost 200 hours...
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according to the website...
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Originally Posted by Smith & Wesson.com
One of the most versatile flashlights on the market today, the Galaxy 28 LED, is a step above anything you've seen. This flashlight comes with 20 Ultra Bright White LED's, 4 Red LED's for night vision and 4 Blue LED's for low light veiwing. This flashlight features the latest MSAT switch technology which allows the white LED's to operate on one switch while the color LED modes are activated on a separate switch allowing the user to never second guess losing natural night vision.
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i don't know what the green LED's are for. 
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Ian
RV-8 economically on hold... short term hold. 
AME2, USN
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01-02-2009, 11:29 PM
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Originally Posted by az_gila
...Big 5, and they said the $21 sale flashlight is a S&W Galaxy, but only has 12 LEDs.
Is yours really the 28 LED model?
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Nope, it's the 12 LED version. I didn't look at Bryan's post clearly enough before I replied... That said, the 12-LED model is way more than enough for cockpit duties.
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01-03-2009, 05:41 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Korea
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Green LEDS
It depends on the color green being used. I have a Sure-Fire flashlight that has "Yellow-Green" LEDs that are NVG compatable. They are not as bright as regular green LEDs but don't hurt the eyes under nogs. I would rather have geen or red than blue in an aviation flashlight because of IFR maps washing out if I really needed it.
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01-03-2009, 12:19 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Shorewood, WI (Milwaukee area)
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Flashlight
Just ordered the 28 LED version (Galaxy 28) from Optics Planet via internet for $35.50 including shipping. Will comment on quality/usefulness after a bit. Bill
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Bill Dicus
Shorewood (Milwaukee) Wisconsin
RV-8 N9669D Flying 12/4/14!
Flying Pitts S-2A, Piper Lance
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01-03-2009, 12:34 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Sonoma County
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Originally Posted by hgerhardt
Nope, it's the 12 LED version. I didn't look at Bryan's post clearly enough before I replied... That said, the 12-LED model is way more than enough for cockpit duties.
Heinrich Gerhardt
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I have used a 2 white and 1 red led head light from the camping section and have plenty of light...............
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01-03-2009, 03:47 PM
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The green light is suposed to luminate blood for following a blood trail when hunting.
RV-10 160tt
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