Tuesday, June 21, 2011
by Dale from Grand Junction CO USA 
Pros: quality
Cons: none
Review: Excellent quality, should last for many years.

Wednesday, June 08, 2011
Best Flashlight Available
by Ronald from Woodside NY USA 
Pros: The best torch I have ever owned.
Review: This Smith & Wesson Galaxy 13 LED Flashlight is the best torch I have owned. I should know ... I am a collector of flashlights---have bought all available in mypilotstore.com, as well as many others from different suppliers.
The S & W is simply superb! Versatile in the cockpit, easy to handle, solid construction, and extremely dependable. It does the job you need done while night flying. Obviously, I can't recommend it high enough. It is well worth every cent paid.You shouldn't miss this one.

Tuesday, May 31, 2011
by Kevin from Canton MI USA 
Review: Solid construction, dependable.

Monday, May 02, 2011
Why didn't I think of this!
by Larry from Alta Loma CA USA 
Pros: Compact with thought out lens design.
Cons: None
Review: Looked at many other flashlights....I must have the red lens feature and this one has it built in, not some lens contraption that is added or a bulky flip-up design. Perfect design. Glad I continued to shop.

Saturday, March 19, 2011
Not Impressed!!!
by Nicholas from Sierra Vista AZ USA 
Pros: Above
Cons: Above
Review: It looks great and heavy duty but not really bright and not as heavy duty as i had though. Also it was on back-order and i didn't get it till a couple weeks later.

Thursday, January 27, 2011
Excellent Flashlight for the Money
by Brian - Aviatorman79 from Lawrenceville GA USA 
Pros: Dual mode White/Red LED lights
Cons: Uses AAA batteries.
Review: I wanted an inexpensive flashlight with both white and red light and the Smith & Wesson fills the bill perfectly. The red light is perfect for viewing charts at night without disturbing night vision. White perfect for the night toime preflight. The only caveat is the flashlight uses AAA batteries and all my other gear uses AA, so I have to carry another type of battery in my flight bag. Other than that it's a great product and I highly recommend for the $$.

Wednesday, January 19, 2011
I would definitely buy this flashlight again.
by Joseph Flamingo from Staten Island NY USA 
Pros: very durable
Cons: none
Review: Was better than expected

Wednesday, January 19, 2011
by Keith from Madison, AL 
Review: Very durable construction.

Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Great product
by Wayne from Galesville MD USA 
Review: This flashlight met my expectations.

Monday, January 10, 2011
Great for General aviation
by A Customer from chandler AZ USA 
Pros: The fed light is great in the cockpit.
Cons: the white beam is too wide and not adjustable for distant more than about six feet.
Review: This flashlight is great for use in the cockpit. However, I also fly for the airlines and the white light spreads out in such a wide beam that it is not good for pre-flighting a large aircraft. The beam is only effective for about 6 feet.

Thursday, September 09, 2010
Too much bulk and cost, not enough lumens.
by A Customer from Woodland Hills CA USA 
Pros: Use of AAA batteries
Cons: Heavy. Large. Low lumen output. Cost.
Review: This light is just to bulky for the amount of light it's white LEDs put out. One can find a light half the size with three times the lumen power for less the cost; with red LEDs as well...

Thursday, August 05, 2010
Heck yeah!
by Jakeinator from Mesa, AZ 
Pros: Super Bright, Lightweight, Cool Holster
Review: Definitely exceeded expectations - it is like a football stadium light in the day! The red LED's are cool too - they make the night stuff a breeze. Liked the holster it came with too!

Monday, July 05, 2010
Outstanding quality
by Walter Davis from Jacksonville Florida 
Pros: Bright. The on/off switches are positioned so the right switch (white or red) can be turned on without much fumbling.
Cons: Would like to see it come with a wrist lanyard, although th cordoba carrying case is great.
Review: Light weight yet sturdy aluminum. Bright in both the white led and red led modes. Not to small or large. Overall just the right size for the flight bag.

Tuesday, June 01, 2010
Nice utility light
by Andrew from Secuacus, NJ USA 
Pros: High quality, Relatively inexpensive, Bright even light, Dual push-button switches, Red and white light
Cons: Red too bright for cockpit use, NO LANYARD LOOP (come on S&W!!!)
Review: I like this light a lot. I bought it because I just can't find that magic pilot flashlight that does everything I need. That is, a cockpit-friendly light that I can also preflight with (red and white capable). I've been preflighting my plane at night using a mini mag light with a red lens. It is great in the cockpit but not bright enough to look across the top of a wing or any reasonable distance. But that makes it just right for the cockpit. I can see everything without it being overpowering. Unfortunately, that will likely make the S&W too bright for the cockpit. One other drawback of the mini mag is that you need two hands to twist it on and off. The S&W push button switches solve this problem nicely. I haven't tested this light in the plane yet but around my apartment, the 3 red LED's are bright enough to see across the room. They seem to be way too bright if I look at something in the area the panel or a kneeboard would be. Blindingly so. So I have nice bright red light for outside the plane (if you want that), but I think I will have to stick with my mini mag for the cockpit. I bought a small CRE flashlight a while back and it is amazing to me how bright a single small bulb can be. The white portion of the S&W is not very far behind in total light. And unlike the mag lights, the CRE light and the S&W cast an even patch of light. This is very nice. The two-switch feature is very nice too. Super simple and no scrolling through multiple functions on a single switch. I rated the flashlight a 5 because I think it is a very nice piece of equipment at a reasonable price, and seems to be rugged. It is not, however, likely to be my one and only night-flight light tool. The search continues. PS. I gave the flashlight a CON for no lanyard loop. But I guess if I wasn't flying with this thing (and trying to hang it around my neck), I wouldn't care about the lanyard. So I guess I can understand why S&W didn't include one.

Monday, April 26, 2010
Love this product
by Sean from Litchfield Park AZ USA 
Pros: The light puts out just the right amount of light at night in the cockpit.
Cons: needs to be more compact
Review: The light is great in the cockpit.  It is just a little bulky.

Monday, March 29, 2010
Great Flashlight
by Marc from Alpharetta GA USA 
Pros: Size, ease of use
Cons: None
Review: Convenient size, very durable and well made. Very simple to use, red or white light available very easily.

Tuesday, March 09, 2010
I Would recommended to everyone...
by AHMED from Kuwait 
Pros: Excellent
Review: This product is a life saving item it helped me alot while I was flying and I wanted to check my kneeboard and I have to admit it help me alot...

Monday, March 08, 2010
by Mark from Highland, IN 
Review: If you need a flashlight quit looking and just buy this one. Very bright on white and bright enough on the red light setting to see what you need, but not to ruin your night vision either. Strong belt holster is great and has a spot to carry spare batteries.

Monday, January 25, 2010
Best flash lite I have ever used
by Gayle from Prescott AZ USA 
Pros: great light
Cons: none
Review: It is small with a great light system.

Monday, January 25, 2010
Recommended
by Ryan from Kansas City MO USA 
Review: Works well. Adequate light. Lanyard would be nice. Good purchase.

Monday, January 18, 2010
Too big, I thought it was smaller.
by miamiAerialPhoto.com from Miami FL USA 
Pros: Good lighting
Cons: Way too big
Review: The light is good but way to big to carry on my bag. Unless you need a lot of weight on your carry on bag don't buy this product.

Thursday, December 24, 2009
Not Recommended
by T39Pilot from Illinois 
Pros: Long battery Life
Cons: Poorly constructed
Review: Had it for one month and white light failed. Wire solder joint broke. Had to break seal to repair. Poorly manufactured.

Monday, November 02, 2009
Too much whiz and not enough bang (but priced OK)
by Michael from Halifax MA USA 
Pros: Very durable. Small, yet large enough to wedge between your ear and shoulder for handse free. Light is plenty bright enough for preflighting or reading the sectional using the red light. Comes with a nice nylon belt case with velcro security flap.
Cons: needs lanyard and variable intensity.
Review: This light needs two things to be truly the perfect light. 1) A lanyard so I can hang it around my neck. 2) The ability to change the light intensities. For example high intensity red, medium intensity red or low intensity red. Would like the same options for white. A wish (for any light) would be a clip attachment accessory so that I could clip it somewhere in the cockpit for truly hands free usage.

Wednesday, August 19, 2009
a must have
by Thomas from FRESNO CA USA 
Pros: red or white light or both!
Cons: a bit more expensive than a led maglite
Review: Excellent construction. The red lights are a must inside the cockpit during night operations.

Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Great product
by Justin from Muscatine IA USA 
Pros: Durable, bright, low energy use.
Cons: Beam not as focused, more of a lantern/lamp than a beam of light.
Review: A solid, well-made product. A trusted brand, and the price on my pilot store was 40% lower than on the manufacturer's website. Very easy to use and durable.

Tuesday, June 30, 2009
by Susan from Springville CA USA 
Review: Very compact and easy to use. Works well

Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Solid, Bright, Excellent
by ROBERT from VA 
Pros: Bright, well made
Cons: None
Review: With both red and white lights, the whites being very, very bright, it is a well made product, which comes in a quality case. Well worth the money.

Thursday, June 18, 2009
Fits in the palm of your hand and light up your world like sunshine.
by Paul from Jamestown NC USA 
Pros: Small enough to store anywhere plus the case works great on the belt and fits nicely in the palm of the hand or held in the fingers. The lights, both red and white, are amazing and will with clear sharpness illuminate whatever you point it at.
Cons: I just don't have enough of them yet, at less one more!
Review: What a surprise after using it several times. I have not seen a bright light from 10 LED's like this. If you could say the focus was sharp, that what this light is like. The three red LED's make working in the dark as if I was in a football stadium with the light on, only in red. It's that bright and that clear. I have used the S&W Galaxy on my helicopter for inspections and reading maps and used it at home on a regular bases. It has replaced all my other flashlights including a big 9 volt one. I am thinking about buying one or two more for my cars and my house.

Monday, May 18, 2009
Wonderful!
by STG2 from FPO AA USA 
Review: I sent this to my husband who is deployed and he has done nothing but brag about his super cool flashlight!

Monday, March 23, 2009
Great product!
by Matthew from Palmdale CA USA 
Pros: Right size, bright lights
Cons: None
Review: This product is very useful for night flight operations. The white LED portion is great for pre-flight, and the red LED's are more than sufficient for seeing in the cockpit. The LED's are bright, and they will last for many years, with low power consumption.

Wednesday, January 28, 2009
by A Customer from Martinsburg WV USA 
Review: This was a gift to our son. He is in the Army and asked for this specific flashlight. Think he liked it.

Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Good product
by A Customer from San Juan PR USA 
Pros: Rugged, decently priced.
Cons: A little bulky.
Review: Rugged product, thanks to the LEDs it can take a beating and survive falls on hard surfaces. The LED's provide good battery life but the intensity is reduced. Good for the cockpit but not appropriate for outdoors use.

Thursday, October 09, 2008
Very nice flashlight
by Martin from Sun Prairie WI USA 
Pros: Very well manufactured
Cons: No focus of the spot
Review: Bright light and nice red light. Very strong flashlight. Nice fabric holder with extra bag for replacement batteries.

Friday, July 18, 2008
A good flashlight.
by Joel from Los Angeles CA USA 
Pros: Construction and dual-color output.
Cons: None
Review: It operates as it should. It's compact, rugged, and has the features I needed.

Monday, May 05, 2008
Great light - I would buy it again.
by A Customer from Coventry RI USA 
Pros: Red light saves your night vision
Cons: It could use a lanyard
Review: The red light doesn't hurt your night vision and the white light is bright enough to see where you're going. It could use a lanyard.

Wednesday, January 02, 2008
by Preston from Virginia Beach VA USA 
Pros: Small and efficient, low power conserves battery, Has red lens to save nite vision
Review: Good flashlight. Easy to use; small and the LEDs allow the batteries to last a long time.

Wednesday, December 05, 2007
Superb light, but get GREEN & White, NOT RED & White
by David from Los Angeles, CA 
Pros: See above
Cons: See above.
Review: Excellent light, sturdy, convenient. Excellent amount of light, quality of light. You should seek out their GREEN and White version, though, better illumination with Green than with Red, and still night vision-safe. Idiotically, they omitted both a clip and any easy way to hook a rope, loop, lanyard on it. But easily remedied with strong cord and a constrictor knot. Too bad they don't make it in bright colors.

Tuesday, November 06, 2007
Great Flashlight
by Alexander from Goodyear AZ USA 
Pros: Very bright, white and red light setting, solid design,
Cons: a bit bulky
Review: This flash light is the ultimate for a pre flight walk round at night. Extremely bright, and solid design. Red option is good for night flying, however the torch is a little bulky for use during the flight. It would be useful to be able to attach it somewhere for in flight use. All in all a great Flash light!

Monday, November 05, 2007
Bright... and solid.
by James from Safety Harbor FL USA 
Pros: Bright, Durable.
Cons: No mount of any kind.
Review: I love it... bright as can be and solid built. I wish it had a strap mount.