DAVIS Sky-Alert User Manual
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The Sky-Alert®parafoil rescue kite is easy to fly in
5–25 knot winds. It is highly visible to attract attention,
helping rescuers find you on water or in the wilder-
ness. Sky-Alert is also a good lifting device to increase
the visible range of safety devices such as a personal
strobe light, radar reflector or handheld flare. Flies
hundreds of feet above waves, hills and trees.
Improves victim's psychology by creating a feeling of
self-help. Certified to comply with U.S. Coast Guard
requirements as a visual distress signal for boats (46
CFR 160.072). Used with internationally recognized
distress signals (flares, strobes and EPIRB's), Sky-
Alert dramatically increases your chances of rescue.
Sky-Alert includes 28 x 38'' (71 x 97 cm) of rip-stop
nylon parafoil kite, ABS line spool with over 300' (91m)
of 150# braided nylon line, 12' (3.7 m) tail, and a nylon
storage bag.
Best wind range is 5–25 knots of wind.
Do not fly in apparent wind speeds exceeding
25 knots.
To launch when the kite is wet, shake off
excess water before launching for best performance.
FOR EMERGENCY USE ONLY.
Basic Launching Procedure
PARAFOIL RESCUE KITE
INSTRUCTIONS
Note: This product was discontinued in 2005.
Snap tail on back of kite,
attach line to kite's bridle.
Pay out line as kite gains altitude.
"Pump" string in light winds.
❶
Open kite and
point into breeze
above 5 knots.
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Optimum Parafoil Flying
Light Air Light Breeze Gentle Breeze Moderate Breeze Fresh Breeze Strong Breeze
Wind
Conditions
0 ••••••••••••••••••••••••Miles/Hour 5 10 15 20 25 30
0 •••• •••• •••• •••• •••••Knots 5 10 15 20 25
0 • ••••••Meters/Sec. 2 4 6 8 10 12
To use Sky-Alert to lift safety devices such as reflec-
tors, strobes or flares, a wind above 8 knots is recom-
mended and Sky-Alert should be at least 50' (15 m) in
the air and flying in steady wind, away from surface
wind currents. Simply attach device to the line and pay
out more line.
WARNINGS and PRECAUTIONS
• Use only in emergency distress situations.
• Never fly in electrical storms or near power lines.
• Do not fly in apparent wind speeds exceeding 25
knots.
• If flying with strobe, reflector or flare:
These devices must be tied to the line at least
50' (15m) below the kite to eliminate wind eddy
interference. Tie device to the line when kite is fly-
ing well in steady winds aloft. Do not attempt to lift
a strobe, reflector or flare in winds below 8 knots
or above 25 knots.
SURVIVAL TIPS:
• Carry a waterproof VHF radio that uses alkaline
batteries. Pack spare batteries in a "ditch bag" and
conserve battery power by using radio intermittently.
• Never waste flares; only shoot them off with res-
cuers in sight.
• If stranded, keep a watch schedule to look out for
rescuers at all times.
• Positive mental outlook is proven to save lives.
HYPOTHERMIA (can be fatal):
SYMPTOMS: Shivering (may have stopped in
advanced cases), confusion, slurred speech, clum-
siness, muscular rigidity, semiconscious or uncon-
scious.
IN WATER: Keep head and neck out of water.
Lessen heat escape by huddling with others or
folding arms and legs and curling over. Remain
still–do not swim–unless certain of reaching safety.
OUT OF WATER: Gently remove wet clothing.
Monitor pulse and breathing; use CPR if neces-
sary. Apply heat to body core using blankets, com-
panions' bodies or warm water. Do not warm arms
and legs; rapid warming of extremities can be
fatal. Give no food or drink by mouth. See a doctor
as soon as possible.
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