Pilot Products

Flashlight Roundup

The flashlight is far more than a pedestrian gadget — it could be the most important thing you carry in your flight bag. We offer here several options available on the market.

AOPA Crew MagLite
The high-intensity beam adjusts from spot to flood and comes with a lifetime limited warranty from Mag Instrument Inc.
Price: $34.95
Contact: 800/776-7897; www.sportys.com

Battery-free LED Shakelight
The magnetic-force flashlight uses LEDs (light-emitting diodes) and is battery free, and corrosion- and shockproof.
Price: $24.95
Contact: 800/776-7897; www.sportys.com

V2 LED Lenser
The V2 lasts up to 100 hours on a single AA battery.
Price: $39.95
Contact: 877/564-4457; www.approachaviation.com

Mega-Flex Light
The Mega-Flex Light has a flexible neck that rotates 360 degrees to illuminate hard-to-reach areas.
Price: $39.95
Contact: 877/564-4457; www.approachaviation.com

Aero Emergency Kit
The bright-yellow kit includes two flashlights, a portable strobe, a key-fob flashlight, and an emergency kit with first aid, batteries, respirator mask, and other survival items.
Price: $269
Contact: 800/260-3063; www.beyondbulbs.com

Pelican L1
The adjustable LED clip-on light with Velcro and loops uses four LR44 1.5-volt alkaline batteries and comes with red, white, and green lenses.
Price: $33.99
Contact: 800/249-5730; www.pilotmall.com

The Pilot Shop Beam N Read
The Beam N Read is an LED light with four filters and hands-free operation.
Price: $29.95
Contact: 800/729-7503; www.pilotshopusa.com

Tacktikka Plus
The headlamp uses three AAAs and features four LED bulbs and a red flip-up lens.
Price: $37.95
Contact: 800/854-1001; www.kingschools.com

Pelican VersaBrite
The Xenon light with a clip attachment plus a strap uses two AA batteries and comes with red, white, and green lenses.
Price: $19.95
Contact: 877/477-7823; www.aircraftspruce.com

Lightwave 4000
The Lightwave 4000 is a big, bright LED flashlight for use around the hangar and during the preflight.
Price: $53.95
Contact: 877/477-7823; www.aircraftspruce.com

Surefire A2 Aviator
The rugged lithium-battery aviation flashlight was designed for military use.
Price: $185
Contact: 877/477-7823; www.aircraftspruce.com

Pelican VersaBrite II
The VersaBrite II has a larger bulb and weighs more than a standard VersaBrite flashlight.
Price: $19.95
Contact: 800/854-1001; www.kingschools.com

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