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07-18-2007, 04:20 PM
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Inspection Flashlight
I need a small BRIGHT flashlight for doing inspections. The ones I've come up with either cost an arm & a leg, or go through a set of batteries in one inspection. Does anyone know of a reasonably priced, small BRIGHT flashlight available?
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Mel Asberry, DAR since the last century.
EAA Flight Advisor/Tech Counselor, Friend of the RV-1
Recipient of Tony Bingelis Award and Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award
USAF Vet, High School E-LSA Project Mentor.
RV-6 Flying since 1993 (sold)
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07-18-2007, 04:33 PM
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Join Date: May 2005
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What is reasonable price to you?
I love my little led flash light. I don't think that I have changed to batteries in more then 4 years. I don't think that they make the one I bought, but this one look very similar.
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalo...agliteGray.php
Kent
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07-18-2007, 04:38 PM
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Yikes! This one is not reasonable priced.
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RV9A N94KJ - IO320, CS, tipup
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Canby, Or
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07-18-2007, 04:41 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Townsend, Montana
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Not sure how small you require, but you probably won't find a brighter or tougher light than this:
pelican light
We use the 2400 at the Powerplant and they are excellent. I personally carry a 2400 for night flights and always have a 2200 in my flight bag. Battery life is very good.
The beam of the 2400 is so good could be used as a landing light, but still usable up close.
in comparison to maglites, maglites are carp. YMMV
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07-18-2007, 04:45 PM
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Second
I will second the recommendation for the Pelican 2400.
We used them in the fire service before I retired.
Good units.
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07-18-2007, 04:46 PM
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Mel,
Just bought one at Harbor Freight yesterday with a LED bulb and a 20" flexible arm on it with magnet on the end. Uses 2 AA batteries and was a whooping $6.99. Works great for some places but I guess not close to the compass.
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07-18-2007, 04:48 PM
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Location: Winston-Salem, NC
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A Great Flashlight
Mel,
We have been using UK 4AA's at work for the past few years and really like them. They're small, light weight, and very bright. They come in LED and Xenon. I like the Xenon best. They also come in twist on/off as well as a thumb push button. I use the thumb button model and bought a couple for use at home as well. Prices vary up to $32.00 on ebay but I found them for $15.95 at Defense Devices.
http://www.defensedevices.com/uk4aaheli.html
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07-18-2007, 04:49 PM
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I never thought I would go for an LED light, but this one at Sam's will blind you. 2 for $24.
20 hour run time on 3 AAA batteries
http://www.samsclub.com/shopping/nav...=5&item=341405
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07-18-2007, 05:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Mel
I need a small BRIGHT flashlight for doing inspections. The ones I've come up with either cost an arm & a leg, or go through a set of batteries in one inspection. Does anyone know of a reasonably priced, small BRIGHT flashlight available?
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Mel,
Others may disagree, but you would be hard pressed to find a brighter, longer lasting LED flashlight than the commonly available Mini Maglight LED AA.
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07-18-2007, 07:01 PM
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All good reports
Thanks Guys,
I'll look into these. The ones from Sam's gets my attention.
Gives me directions to look.
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Mel Asberry, DAR since the last century.
EAA Flight Advisor/Tech Counselor, Friend of the RV-1
Recipient of Tony Bingelis Award and Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award
USAF Vet, High School E-LSA Project Mentor.
RV-6 Flying since 1993 (sold)
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