I’ll never forget my first “mag light” before those we used plastic 2 d cell flashlights. I used to use my mag light to hammer in DC8 tow bar pins. I like my stream lite right now. Flashlights are an aircraft mechanic status symbol…lol. Excellent video dude. every aircraft mechanic will appreciate it.
In the past 12 years total GSE here, ramp & shop. Streamlight for me. The battery in my Strion is still going after 7 years, very little discernable capacity loss. Stinger for my POV, used to use it when I was a paramedic. I do like that mag charging setup tho. The Strion spent an hour in a tank full of gas until we could get the fuel drained & tank off to shake it out. Still worked perfectly. My bad for being clumsy & dropping stuff constantly 🤦 Great review Stig. Now they need to improve their lineup & let you try it again.
Try out LED lenser or ThruNite. You’ll be impressed. Otherwise streamlight is a solid but expensive alternative. MagLight is for us OG mechanics. I still have my C cells and D cells mags. Works as a secondary hammer too 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@StigAviation still got a 4 & 5 cell mag also 🤣🤣🤣 hood prop, wheel chock & self defense. I'm glad to see I'm not the only old skoolie out there. Keep 'em flying 🛫🛫🛫
When I worked the line, this was my biggest problem, finding a flashlight that would fit the needs on the ramp. Some of the guys I worked with went with the Stingers (I think that's the name), the same flashlights that police and law enforcement use, but they were pretty pricey. $150 and up just for the flashlight and then you needed special charging equipment for them. I stuck with the standard mag light and whatever other cheap light I could find that had a pretty good lumen rating and light pattern and just went through a buttload of AA and AAA batteries. Great review!
I discovered how much practical are headlights! I'm a maintenance guy like you (helicopters ,Europe) and hands free illumination was an incredible discover. I use the PETZL Actik Core,(led 450 Lumens) and it's absolutely 5 stars!
As an a&p myself, working overnights in Orlando, the two tools I use the absolute most are my Milwaukee headlamp, and my OLight warrior x pro flash light! And yes, they are tools!!!
Great review, Stig - good to see how your particular needs match the specifications on offer. Magnetic base and charging cable look useful. As you say, these three suit a home environment best.
I can see you needing hands free flashlight as well. Love my headlights, no brand preference yet. Using a foxelli unit. Usually have two cos I like back ups.
Try the Coast HP3R for the best of both worlds, or the Coast G20 for direct focused light. Granted, that's in a pen light, but I find them fantastic for maintenance.
I have those both. Great product. Great price. But the most advanced you get more exotic you want in your products. You found the sweet spot. Keep it rolling
I have a couple of Olights at work, the one that gets used the most is an I3T with a 10440 battery. I'm on day shift line, I use it to check IDG oil. 😂 If I end up doing something inside, I have a Perun 2 Mini headlamp. Thing is great, small, light and really bright if you need it to be. I don't usually run it on Turbo, its just too bright for close up work. On high mode it will run for about an hour and a half.
I have several Olights including the Baton Pro 3, hold the power button down for 2-3 seconds and the it will flash on/ off and its locked so its not accidentley turned on. way to be sure is to try and turn on and the little light on the button will illuminate red. Maybe try the Javelot Mini from Olight it has more of a narrow band of light and can throw over 600 meters at 1000 lumens for 6 1/2 minutes then 500 L for 78. Aluminum alloy case and IPX8 water proof. But yeah , it has to be AC maint. STIG APPROVED...😉
If they are still willing to send you more lights, try the warrior x pro, more of a spot light! I can use it to see to the top of the vertical stab on our 319/320’s without issue!!! Been through a lot of lights myself, and this one for its size (fits in my pouch on belt) it’s the best by far. One charge usually lasts me 3-4 12 hour shifts depending on usage. I take it home on days off and use it when walking my dog at 2am. It lights shit up, I swear and 1/8ish of a mile away….. by that I mean, a train crossing with a train going by last night about an 1/8 of a mile away, all reflective stickers and paint lit up bright as hell and could actually see the struckture of the train cars themselves a little too
I doubt they will send me anything after this review 😂. Which is fine. No hard feelings about it. I personally didn’t enjoy the product in my line of work. But some do. Glad it’s working for you. I’ll stick to my previous flashlight. Olight is nice but they miss-advertise their products. So for me that’s a red flag.
Oh my! This so unreal...or surreal, was just checking the locks on the freighter ,with the pilot, n he saw my super duper floodlight from a small key light,800lumens ,n said my keylight can do more "damage" than old days Cop Maglights, I knew there has to be a commonality love of torchlight amongst us aviation staff, AME, crew... Maybe we should be issued with Imalent DX80, double up as De-Icing. Lol
Honest review. Please tell me which flashlight you personally use for your work which were seen on your previous videos. Please give the model number also.
I gotta ask....is there an airline helping you with this channel? Cuz you and I both know mechs are not easy to come by right now. And ive never aeen any youtube vids promoting the work before. It always been "pilot shortage"
No airline helps me. I work for my airline. They know what I do. But there is not collaboration between me or the company. I just promote aircraft maintenance, education and safety on my own behalf.
@@StigAviation word. Well, pretty cool man. I'm also an AP. Guna be getting the IA this year. Keep the mech shortage under wraps eh? Never been easier to find work. 😉😁
And American is okay with you reviewing flashlights as you’re “doing” inspections? It’s a little off putting. Most mid-air disasters happen because of very tiny reasons. Also I get it “you know what you’re doing.” So did those in other midair accidents.
Alan what you just said made no sense to me. What does me using a flashlight (any flashlight ) and taking a few seconds of film here and there got to do with incidents?? I’m still performing the same tasks. I’m just showing you a flashlight.
I knew you were going to give a “I know what I’m doing kind of vibe.” It’s why I stated that from the get go. I guess I’ll put it this way what would Robert Isom think?
@@alangarcia4446 Robert watches my videos. Does that help. ? Alan I’m not trying to cause issues. Just showing and teaching about aircraft maintenance and safety. Does what I show bother you ? I’m honestly asking you. I’m a real person. I’m talking to you. I’m not some social media influencer idiot that posts for likes and followers. I’m just here to educate.
In AMT school right now and before I started school, I worked as a ramp agent for UPS and at Atlantic Aviation and used a Olight Baton Mini, now I use a Baton 3 Pro at school and I love it! I wish I could afford other Olight flashlights.
Honestly just the video I'd love to find. Especially as a fellow Aircraft Mechanic. I'm currently using the Nitecore P23i which helps a lot. I do agree that more companies need to have Aviation Maintenance in mind. Since we need great visibility for checking safety. Cheers to you
I’m glad this was helpful. Patrick, Nightcore is actually a really good company, I am currently using ThruNite and that is working out phenomenal for me.
Connor. I’m glad you enjoy it. But I disagree. Especially on the 777. Pretty much useless unless you’re right on top of it. But to each their own. Glad it works for you.
@@StigAviationI understand what you mean. I find that when you want to inspect and area that is high up, like the vertical stab for static wicks as an example, it lacks the focusable lens which isn’t ideal. I find myself switching to my other torch.
@@connornixon2971 and there’s the problem… you shouldn’t have to switch. Again it’s my view point and my opinion on this. Whatever works best for you is the best for you. I’m just showing what olight can and can’t do.
5 year old Nitecore R40 and i still love it. 5 power level to set , metal body, heavy as it have to be, A330 vertical stabilizer I don't fear you, pressing both P/B it stay off so no way it turn on by itself. Just to be careful at the P/B membrane, induction and cable charging, 115€ but it's worth it all IMO. My company provided me a Led Lenser (don't remember the model) but not the best option in external use. Ciao ;)