Parker_Woodruff Posted June 25, 2019 Report Share Posted June 25, 2019 Don, I've had success with a USB flashlight that I've now lost. I'm considering replacing with one of these two: https://www.amazon.com/Streamlight-66604-Microstream-Black-Flashlight/dp/B077BLB1DN/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=usb+flashlight&qid=1561475537&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1 https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Tactical-Flashlight-Rechargeable-Water-Resistant/dp/B01KH2JP5G/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=usb+flashlight&qid=1561475558&s=gateway&sr=8-4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaylw314 Posted June 25, 2019 Report Share Posted June 25, 2019 If you use a hand held flashlight, I've found ones that have an adjustable beam are more helpful for preflighting. If you open up the beam to the widest setting, you can see more and the beam is less intense, which affects your night vision less than a narrow, powerful beam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLCarter Posted June 25, 2019 Report Share Posted June 25, 2019 Bright flashlights are awesome, until you get in the plane, I use the home screen light from my phone and it works good. Always have the flashlight app or the streamlight if needed, also have a red lens cover but never use it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonMuncy Posted June 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2019 All interesting comments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTurtle Posted June 25, 2019 Report Share Posted June 25, 2019 On 6/15/2019 at 11:12 PM, carusoam said: Maglite was always good for being reliable... Seems to have gotten lost in the wave of LEDs... https://www.amazon.com/Maglite-2-Cell-Flashlight-Presentation-Black/dp/B0024NLH2Q/ref=pd_sbs_468_3/191-3689940-5713039?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B0024NLH2Q&pd_rd_r=9bb949ac-8ffd-11e9-8eda-ff76b5373e2f&pd_rd_w=VFhXV&pd_rd_wg=WfKMV&pf_rd_p=588939de-d3f8-42f1-a3d8-d556eae5797d&pf_rd_r=GTG5KR4QQZDSS1PWVMAP&psc=1&refRID=GTG5KR4QQZDSS1PWVMAP -a- Objectively speaking maglights are garbage flashlights. They are tough as far as the steel shell goes. Make a good night stick. But as far as a flash light they suck. The beam has the "maglight" glob in the center. They arent very bright. The bulbs poof when you drop them. The lens technology is 50 years old and wasnt anything special back then. The spin to adjust just makes the beam wonky. Don't get me wrong. I have a couple. But there are really way better flashlights out there for the same price. Mag lights just have that nostalgia from my boy scout days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carusoam Posted June 25, 2019 Report Share Posted June 25, 2019 Turtle, The mini-mag is all that, but takes up much less space... and not as good when used as a night stick... It turns out, my flash light needs became less and less over time... no preFlights in the dark anymore... my bird lives indoors with a set of lights... Working on a project yesterday required a flashlight in broad daylight... the handy iPhone was ready and quick, and readily available... and could fit better in the space than my head... a flashlight, with a video camera! This was an automotive challenge... a find out where all the brake fluid went exercise... a simple $50 part that disabled one of my land based vehicles... Best regards, -a- 02A023DC-E532-46AE-A545-DCF2016EC722.MOV 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTurtle Posted July 9, 2019 Report Share Posted July 9, 2019 On 6/25/2019 at 8:13 AM, Parker_Woodruff said: Don, I've had success with a USB flashlight that I've now lost. I'm considering replacing with one of these two: https://www.amazon.com/Streamlight-66604-Microstream-Black-Flashlight/dp/B077BLB1DN/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=usb+flashlight&qid=1561475537&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1 https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Tactical-Flashlight-Rechargeable-Water-Resistant/dp/B01KH2JP5G/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=usb+flashlight&qid=1561475558&s=gateway&sr=8-4 Is there any documentation on rechargeables? I know if I put a couple AAs in a flash light and throw it in a drawer in a year or 2 Ill probably still get some light. If I turn off my phone and throw it in a closet for a year or 2 im pretty sure it will be dead. For a light I use a lot Im ok with rechargeable but for the family light in case of emergency I stick with regular batteries. Im not sure this is still valid though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradp Posted July 9, 2019 Report Share Posted July 9, 2019 The avionics guys had usb recharging versions of coast inspection lights ($50). I have a two coast AAA inspection lights and a heavier AA flashlight of the same brand. The later is my go to. I also have the mini AA versions of the Bauer brand inspection light from HF. It’s $6, brighter and longer lasting than the $30 big Larry I have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steingar Posted July 9, 2019 Report Share Posted July 9, 2019 Since the Turtle is in dah house this feels enormously appropriate. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M20F Posted July 9, 2019 Report Share Posted July 9, 2019 Been my mainstay for 8+ years. SureFire Minimus Variable Output LED Headlamp with MaxVision Reflector, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N34RZCH/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_-lmjDb8WBKJW0 I put my batteries in backwards when not in use as well but more so it doesn’t accidentally turn on in drain. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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