Top 5 Flashlights for Pilots

Flying at night is amazing. Fewer people fly at night so there is much less traffic to deal with. The air is often smoother than during the day and the visibility is even better. Seeing city lights from a small airplane ranks high on the must-do list for many a land lover. 

  1. Flight Gear Bite Light- Having both hands available in the cockpit is essential, and if one is tied up by holding a flashlight that light will inevitably end up in your mouth. The Flight Gear Bite Light was specifically designed to solve this problem, with a silicone ring on the back for just such occasions.

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  2. Flight Outfitters Charter Ops Flashlight- This innovative Flashlight boasts a user-friendly color-selector dial, effortlessly toggling between white, red, green, and now blue illumination options. Multiple intensities of light are available with the touch of the rear tail cap. The beam is focusable from a floodlight to a spotlight, and a type C port is easily accessible for charging.

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  3. Coast Dual Color LED Flashlight- This light has been a favorite among pilots for many years. Independent switches provide instant access to red or white light. Made with anodized aluminum and gold contacts on the inside. These lights have been known to live in a pilot’s flight bag for over 5 years. Uses three AAA batteries.
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  4. Flight Gear Universal Aviator’s Light- This light is much more than a headlamp. The innovative dual rotating axis and durable clip allow placement almost anywhere in the cockpit or on your flight bag. Red and white lights operate with independent buttons. Small size won’t get in the way. Uses 2 AAA batteries (included) to provide up to 100 hours of use.


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  5. Flight Outfitters Horizon Headlamp- This dual-color headlamp puts the right type of light right where you need it without tying up your hands. Dual switches allow you to turn on just the white light, or just the red light. A focusing ring provides a quick flood to spot adjustment.  Pro tip: this light also makes a perfect neck light. Flip it upside down, put it on like a necklace, and it perfectly illuminates that panel.






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