The ON/OFF switch is located in the middle of the light between the Fresnal Lens. This makes it simple to find in the dark.
Although the ASHLIGHT was designed for emergency situations some pilots just like having more light in the cockpit especially in older model planes with poor dash lights. You will also find it works great for a courtesy light for both preflight and postflight procedures.
The Standard Ashlight is designed for the ashtray chassis with an opening of 1.5h x 2.125w. This side panel ashtray was used in Cessna, Beech, Bellanca, Mooney, Piper, etc. The order page will inquire for your model plane and the year.
Baron B55
Cessna 182RG
The Large Ashlight is designed for the ashtray chassis with an opening of 2.5h x 5w. This side panel ashtray was used in KingAir, Navajo, Cheyenne, Aztec later model Barons and Bonanzas, etc.
As an ATP pilot and flight instructor I have tried every flashlight that has come along for the past 15 years. After experiencing no less than 3 complete alternator failures at night I can assure you it is no time to fumble with a flashlight. Have you ever tried flying a plane while holding a flashlight? While doing night training my favorite emergency drill for pilots is to turn the lights off in the cockpit. Have you ever tried it? Most pilots will choke while trying to point the flashlight tied around their neck and you better hold on when they start trying to read the emergency checklist and fly. You will find that in a simulated or real emergency you cannot have to much light. Nothing is darker than a black cockpit in IMC conditions. The ASHLIGHT is bright and you will appreciate every single drop of candlepower. The one thing we guarantee is that old ashtray unit full of chewing gum wrappers isn't going to help you!