Recent content by BillPilot
-
Boys and Their Toys -- interviews wanted for book
Re: Boys and Their Toys -- interviews wanted Here's a follow up question for anyone who wants to answer: Do flashlights' purpose go beyond the light's basic function, to let you see in the dark? That is, when you carry your flashlight --especially one of the fancier models-- do you feel... -
Boys and Their Toys -- interviews wanted for book
Re: Boys and Their Toys -- interviews wanted Many thanks for the replies. One of the things I'm trying to do with Boys and Their Toys is explain to women (who comprise the main market for this book) why we like our gadgets so much. But here's a broad question: Why flashlights? Why is it... -
Boys and Their Toys -- interviews wanted for book
I'm writing a new book, which I think would be of interest to flashlight owners -- and I'm looking for people to interview. The book is called, "Boys and Their Toys: Understanding Men by Understanding Their Relationships with Their Gadgets." I figure that many of us who spend quality time with... -
Green Laser Newbie
Quote: <<Pilots of low-flying aircraft have enough to concentrate on. Believe it...don't try it!>> I'll second that. I'm a pilot. At best, light from a laser aimed at an airplane would be distracting; at worst, blinding. (Pilots are who wander into or near thunderstorms are trained to fly... -
The Forever Flashlight
I have a forever flashlight. I wish I didn't. The light output is puny -- less than a Photon Microlight, IMHO. My forever flashlight sits in the trunk of my car, and is never used. Sigh. --Bill- BillPilot
- Post #8
- Forum: LED Flashlights
-
You KNOW You're A Flashoholic When...
Re: You KNOW You\'re A Flashoholic When... Every coat you own has a micro-light attached to its zipper. --Bill- BillPilot
- Post #137
- Forum: General Flashlight Discussion
-
9 volt dual LED snap-on light
I have this dual LED light, which I ordered from CCrane. Very neat! The light has to volumes -- dim and bright(er). I haven't compared the light's brightness to anything else. But take away the battery and you have one of the smallest LED flashlights available anywhere. --Bill -
You KNOW You're A Flashoholic When...
Re: You KNOW You\'re A Flashoholic When... You pray that the thunderstorm will knock out your power. You prefer tunnels to bridges. You dislike summer because there's more daylight. You try to turn off the light-activated street lights by shining your brightest flashlight at them -- and you...- BillPilot
- Post #127
- Forum: General Flashlight Discussion
-
Click switch? Rotate Head? What do you prefer?
Definitely "click." Having to twist the lens makes turning on a flashlight a two-handed operation. And with turn switches I'm constantly thinking "did I turn the lens too little or too much?" when I turn it off. --Bill -
FAA Flashlight Rule for Pilots
Speaking as a pilot: When in doubt, ask the FAA. I don't know if the FAA has clarified this rule, (they will issue a clarification if asked) but unless the FAA itself explains what D-cell equivalent is, then pilots are going to carry D-cell powered flashlights. Without the appropriate... -
Interest in Compact Fluorescent posts?
<font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">I agree. I've replaced incandescent lights with compact fluorescents where I can. But the CFs just don't last as long as the package promises. Still, they last longer than incandescent bulbs, consume less electricity and are cooler. Compact fluorescents...- BillPilot
- Post #24
- Forum: General Light Discussion
-
Flashlight Protection
In my flight bag there are a couple flashlights, including a Surefire G2. Along with the flashlights are some metallic objects -- a portable ELT, aluminum kneeboard, pens, leatherman tool, spare batteries, handheld aviation transceiver, etc. Things rattle around when flying and in turbulence...- BillPilot
- Post #7
- Forum: General Flashlight Discussion
-
Flashlight Protection
How do folks protect their flashlights -- especially the lenses? I have a beamshaper on my Surefires; I pack my lights in soft "Zing" bags when traveling. I'd like to know how other flashaholics protect their lights from being scratched, nicked and otherwise damaged. --Bill- BillPilot
- Thread
- Replies: 21
- Forum: General Flashlight Discussion
-
What mistakes have you made?
<font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Been there. Fortunately I learned from my past mistakes and didn't do that with my Surefire M6. Another mistake I've made (more than once) is letting a child of a friend "play" with one of my expensive lights. Amazing how quickly a flashlight can hit the... -
Spam Defense. ** Mailwasher.net **
Re: Spam Defense. What do you do? I agree with the post about Mailwasher -- it's an excellent anti-spam program, that has very few false positives. I also like InboxDoctor, www.inboxdoctor.com, which scans your pop email and grabs your spam before your regular email program downloads it...
