Ensure that nothing can cut or fray the special 150lb breaking strain “Dyneema” flying line. Moor the Helikite by tying the length of thick cord to the flying line handle, and then to a wooden stake hammered firmly into the ground. You can place a piece of tape over the nozzle to prevent helium from escaping.ġ. Continue filling until the balloon is drum tight so the Helikite becomes slightly lighter than air and the cover can be pulled tightly around the balloon.ħ. Pause filling occasionally to arrange the balloon cover nicely around the balloon. Clamp fingers around valves so that no air can be sucked into the balloon with the helium. Slowly release the gas by pressing the regulator stem gently sideways or downwards, (see diagram below). Inflate the balloon by placing the stem of the helium regulator into the non-return valve of the balloon. The valve should protrude out the opening in the cover at the back for ease or filling.Ħ. The balloon valve should protrude out backwards through the opening in the cover to ease filling.ĥ.
Insert the un-inflated balloon into the cover of the Helikite so that the pieces of Velcro attach to the piece of Velcro on the cover. Attach two pieces of sticky-back Velcro (with the blue valve facing upwards) one to the middle of the balloon. Clip the flying line to the mooring loop at the base of the red triangular keel of the rip-stop nylon cover.ģ. Firmly and tightly tie the small silver coloured clip to the end of the flying line.Ģ. INSTRUCTIONS FOR PREPARING THE VIGILANTE HELIKITE FOR FLIGHTġ.
Kite fishing helium balloon plus#
Special extra strength “Dyneema” line plus handle. Silver coloured flying line clip.ĥ Mylar (foil) balloons (one already inserted) 1 Swivel.Ĭarbon-fibre spar (inserted already) Short length of thick cord THE VIGILANTE HELIKITE PACKAGE SHOULD CONTAIN: They can also be used as position markers, fishing kites and are excellent for bird scaring. Helikites are designed to lift objects such as light cameras, radio antennas, banners, wind-meters etc. Only Helikites can fly reliably in the boundary layer zero to 200 ft height range, and also above. However, when conditions become favourable again the Helikite automatically re-launches itself. Winds above this will bring the Helikite down, as will wet weather due to the weight of the water.
Kite fishing helium balloon full#
The Vigilante has a full cover to protect it against balloon ruptures when landing on the ground.ĭesigned and patented by Allsopp Helikites, the Helikite will fly in no wind and also in winds up to 25 miles per hour. Originally created for bird control, the Helikite is the world’s only successful lighter-than-air kite. A Vigilante Helikite is a unique combination of a kite and a helium balloon specifically designed by ALLSOPP HELIKITES LTD to fly in hot climates or at high altitude.
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