Flashlights

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Now that I'm back in the schoolhouse for a bit sans flight kit, I've been shopping around for a new 121 compliant 'torch.'
Any recommendations?
 
Charger + flashlight = win.

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https://www.rei.com/product/878229/black-diamond-ember-power-light-flashlight

Not the most powerful light, but works great for RJs and the MD95. Will probably have to swap back to something more powerful for my next bird but this is a solid one I like to recommend.
 
I have a colman one I got at wallmart. The best thing about it is i can twist it and it disconnects itself from the batteries. No more lighting up the inside of my flight kit.
 
Cptnchia said:
I haven’t carried a D cell in years. You can’t even take a 2 D cell or bigger maglite into MEX as they consider it a weapon.
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I still carry my 2 D cell maglite. My manual says 2 D cell or equivalent. We only do Canada for international stuff but I can see this being a potential problem in other countries.
 
I carry a small led one that I got off Amazon for like $15. It's roughly the size of a chapstick and is fairly bright
 
Yes I believe that the two D cell reg is a bit outdated.
I know that is still says that but with modern LEDs I think you can have a super bright light that runs on AAAs.
I don think anyone would try to enforce that unless you do a negligent walk around.
Just buy something that will work for you and in your price range.
 
Rodger Wilco said:
Yes I believe that the two D cell reg is a bit outdated.
I know that is still says that but with modern LEDs I think you can have a super bright light that runs on AAAs.
I don think anyone would try to enforce that unless you do a negligent walk around.
Just buy something that will work for you and in your price range.
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I don’t think the reg says 2 D cell. It just says a flashlight in good working order. I think the airlines just adopted the at least 2 D cell flashlight.
 
I have this one

https://www.amazon.com/UC35-Recharg...D=61uGzj7I1jL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=detail

At the time it was one of the few using the standard 18650 battery integrated into a rechargeable flashlight. It uses the standard micro USB plug which is available anywhere.

The spread is perfect for walk arounds and is very bright at level 4 or 5.

I also have this one which is similar in operation but the spread is less making it less suitable on the road even though it is physically smaller.

https://www.amazon.com/MH20-Recharg...pons&keywords=18650+flashlight+nitecore&psc=1
 
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