Refresh Flash Object using F5

RefreshFlashObject.as

// Allow F5 to reload the browser window including the SWF object itself.
// Thank you Jake Howlett: http://www.codestore.net/store.nsf/unid/BLOG-20091027-0543

private function init():void {
    FlexGlobals.topLevelApplication.addEventListener(KeyboardEvent.KEY_UP, keyHandler);            
}

private function keyHandler(event:KeyboardEvent):void {
    if (event.keyCode==116)
        ExternalInterface.call("window.location.reload");
}