Hello,
I´m working as a pilot. Before/after flight I need to perform a walk-around, to check airplane for ice, damage, etc.
So I´m looking for a flashlight to have with me.
I tried to do some research, but I´m sure someone here knows a lot better than I do
So, this is what I´m looking for:
1. Compact. Since I´m going to use it only 1-5 minutes a day, some days, I don´t want anything big and heavy.
2. Warm light (neutral white), to see ice. I was told it´s a lot harder to see ice with CW.
3. Possibility to spread/focus beam.
4. In case it has several modes, it would be nice if I set in in "medium" or "high" and it stays in that mode whenever I switch it on/off.
5. Must tolerate some rain and cold (for short periods of time).
Now, what I´m not sure about.
1. Lumens. I found between 300 and 2500. No idea how much I need.
2. Batteries. AA? 18500? Rechargeable? Via USB or rechargeable AA? No idea what is best/what I need. How long it will last. But something rechargeable would be nice.
And this is what I found so far.
1. Fenix PD35 (many models, no idea which one I need).
2. J5 Tactical V1-PRO
3. NITECORE P12
4. Nitecore EC4S
5. ThruNite TN12 EDC
Thank you in advance!
I´m working as a pilot. Before/after flight I need to perform a walk-around, to check airplane for ice, damage, etc.
So I´m looking for a flashlight to have with me.
I tried to do some research, but I´m sure someone here knows a lot better than I do
So, this is what I´m looking for:
1. Compact. Since I´m going to use it only 1-5 minutes a day, some days, I don´t want anything big and heavy.
2. Warm light (neutral white), to see ice. I was told it´s a lot harder to see ice with CW.
3. Possibility to spread/focus beam.
4. In case it has several modes, it would be nice if I set in in "medium" or "high" and it stays in that mode whenever I switch it on/off.
5. Must tolerate some rain and cold (for short periods of time).
Now, what I´m not sure about.
1. Lumens. I found between 300 and 2500. No idea how much I need.
2. Batteries. AA? 18500? Rechargeable? Via USB or rechargeable AA? No idea what is best/what I need. How long it will last. But something rechargeable would be nice.
And this is what I found so far.
1. Fenix PD35 (many models, no idea which one I need).
2. J5 Tactical V1-PRO
3. NITECORE P12
4. Nitecore EC4S
5. ThruNite TN12 EDC
Thank you in advance!