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Shed some light on your after-dark pre-flights

By Janice Wood · November 8, 2011 ·

Shed some light on your after-dark pre-flights with the same flashlight police use from Smith & Wesson, now available from Sporty’s.

Smith & Wesson designed this flashlight to stand up to the rigors of law enforcement, making it an ideal flashlight for the aircraft or hangar, Sporty’s officials said. A tail cap controlled CREE LED blasts over 200 lumens of brilliant white light for maximum illumination during pre-flight.

The Smith & Wesson Tactical Flashlight functions just as well inside the cockpit as it does outside. A separate barrel switch operates a single red LED that is ideal for cockpit use, preserving night vision. Or, choose the 11 white LEDs that help preserve battery life but light up a large area.

Constructed of anodized aluminum with a knurled grip, the Smith & Wesson Tactical Flashlight is virtually indestructible, Sporty’s officials said.

Measuring 5 ¾ inches long, but weighing just 6 oz., the Smith & Wesson Tactical Flashlight comes with a holster and two CR123 batteries.

Price: $69.95.

For more information: Sportys.com or 800-SPORTYS.

About Janice Wood

Janice Wood is editor of General Aviation News.

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