DAVIS Sky-Alert User Manual
Instructions, Parafoil rescue kite, For emergency use only
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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 perfor-
mance.
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.
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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
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