Farnsworth Lantern FLASHLIGHT

dmcburn75

dmcburn75

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Good Day,

I purchased the Farnsworth Lantern Flashlight from gulden ophthalmics http://www.guldenophthalmics.com/cc...f=Farnsworth_Lantern_Flashlight+&cat=&catstr=

Has anyone had an experience with it and if so, how does it relate to the actual farnsworth lantern FLANT?

I took the test with the flashlight version and answered all 9 right. However, before the test I imagined the white light would be similar to a lightbulb or perhaps the white in a PAPI approach. If I did not know the test was either Red, Green or White and was asked to tell what color you see, I would describe the white light as an almost light amber. Again, does this match up to the actual lantern test? I am borderline with my color vision and usually get about40-50% of the pseudo chromatic plates right. I really appreciate any help. Thanks!

-Danny
 
You are correct. The white does have an amber color to it. We tell our folks that and we also show them the colors first.

The colors in the flashlight are pretty true related to the real Farnsworth Lantern.
 
Thanks Doc. One more question if you don't mind. I noticed on the flashlight the bottom colors seem brighter. For example red/red has a bright red on the bottom and the top red looks dimmer. Does this hold true for the real McCoy as well? Many thanks again

-Danny
 
It is the same.

If you are going to be at Las Vegas, we are bringing one of our Farnsworth Lanterns.

To my knowledge, the FAA does not accept the Farnsworth flashlight test.
 
Good day!

I might need to practice with the Farnsworth Flashlight soon... Does anybody have a used flashlight for sale...? dmcburn75? I could be interested!

PM me if needed! Cheers!

Termerair
 
My Flight Surgeon said:
You are correct. The white does have an amber color to it. We tell our folks that and we also show them the colors first.

The colors in the flashlight are pretty true related to the real Farnsworth Lantern.
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That kind of makes me a little angry. I took the Farnsworth several years ago at Columbus, MS AFB. They never explained that the white has an amber color to it. I guess they didn't have to. I just took the test in a normal lighted room sitting 6 or 7 ft from the machine. Does that sound normal? I wonder if them telling me about the amber and letting me see the colors first would have made a difference. I guess it doesn't matter now that I passed the Keystone. Just a late night rant!
 
We actually tell people upfront and those who are going to fail the Farnsworth, fail it anyway. It really does not make a significant difference.
 
Good day!

Question for you... Is the serie of nine bi-colour slides (Farnsworth Lantern) always the same or is it different at each location where you take the test...? I mean, for instance is it always GR-WG-WW-GR...?

Another question here. Is the Farnsworth one of the most difficult approved tests or are they pretty much all the same...? Thanks for your answers!

Cheers!

Termerair
 
Question 2 first - it is the easiest of the tests.

Question 1 - The machines all have the sequence the same but the way the test is done, the examiner changes the sequence; i.e.; slide 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 2, 4, 6, 8 or 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. It is all up to the examiner. We never do all of the runs in the same sequence (you can't memorize the results to pass).
 
dmcburn75 said:
Thanks Doc. One more question if you don't mind. I noticed on the flashlight the bottom colors seem brighter. For example red/red has a bright red on the bottom and the top red looks dimmer. Does this hold true for the real McCoy as well? Many thanks again

-Danny
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I know this is reviving a really old thread, but I'm wondering how did you go?
I am in the same boat as you were here, it seems. I have ordered the Farnsworth Flashlight as well (soon to arrive), and will take the test soon.
 
My Flight Surgeon said:
The Flashlight is not the same as the Farnsworth lantern. Additionally, the plates are shown in random sequence.
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I understand the plates are shown randomly. What I'm wondering about is how similar the colors are.

For instance, I quote your previous post. "The colors in the flashlight are pretty true related to the real Farnsworth Lantern."
 
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