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Based on the Switlik Helicopter Crew Vest, Doug Ritter has assembled the essential survival gear you should have with you for overwater flights. This FAA TSO13d approved life vest provides reliable lifesaving performance and it's comfortable to wear. With this vest and survival gear you are properly prepared for your next overwater flight.
- Designed and assembled by world-renowned aviation survival authority, Doug Ritter
- Switlik Helicopter Crew Vest, FAA TSO C13d Approved
- Manual Inflation and Dual Buoyancy Cells for safety, 38 pounds of buoyancy
- Short length and mesh back provide added comfort while flying
- Storage Pockets with tether rings
- Survival gear tethered to vest with stainless steel spring clips to prevent loss
- Buddy Line to keep survivors together
- FAA TSO C85 approved Locator Light
- Illustrated Instruction Manual
- Optional McMurdo Fast Find 406 MHz GPS Personal Locator Beacon
- Optional ACR SARLink 406 MHz GPS Personal Locator Beacon
- Optional ACR SARLink View 406 MHz GPS Personal Locator Beacon
- Optional Green Laser Flare upgrade
Sizing NOTE: This vest is available in two sizes, Small-Large (fits most) and X-Large. For persons of smaller stature, the Small-Large size will result in bunching of the mesh fabric when cinched up with the adjustment straps. Custom sizing can be accomplished post purchase by any competent outdoor gear repair shop, but this modification will technically invalidate the FAA approval.
Ships: 3-5 weeks - Continental US Ground Shipping ONLY. Due to the CUSTOM nature of this product the Aeromedix.com 30 Day Return policy does NOT apply. There are no returns or refunds available on this product. Please allow 4-5 weeks for shipment. Doug Ritter reserves the right to substitute, add or withdraw components of the survival kits and vests at his discretion.
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Essentials Overwater Aviator Survival Vest™ Components List
- 1 Rescue Reflectors Type 1 Signal Mirror in Doug Ritter EZ-ripz™ Packaging
- 1 Rescue Technologies Aviator RescueStreamer® floating distress signal, 6 in. x 40 ft.
- 1 Greatland Laser Rescue Laser Flare w/ waterproof Instructions for Use
- 1 Storm USCG Approved Survival Whistle
- 4 SPF 45 Suncreen Packets (vacuum packaged in Doug Ritter EZ-ripz™ Packaging)
- 1 SPF 45 Lip Balm (vacuum packaged in Doug Ritter EZ-ripz™ Packaging)
- 1 Roll-up Sunglasses (will also fit over most regular glasses)
- 1 Spyderco Atlantic Salt Folding Knife with sheepsfoot safety blade, corrosion proof H1 nitrogen precipitation-hardened steel
- 1 Pocket Survival Pak™ designed by Doug Ritter in water-resistant pouch (Includes Spark-Lite Firestarter and Tinder, Rescue Flash Signal Mirror, Fox-40 Survival Whistle, Compass, Waterproof Survival Instructions and much more)
Options:
Personal Locator Beacon (PLB): If you don't already own a PLB, or want to upgrade to one of the current generation PLBs with improved performance and features, this is a MUST HAVE item.
McMurdo Fast Find 406 MHz GPS Personal Locator Beacon - $299
Smallest and lightest PLB available, 5.3 oz., 4.2 x 1.8 x 1.3 in., 50 ch. GPS with Full GPS Test, Flashing LED w/ SOS, One-hand Operation, 5-watt 406 MHz, 50 mW 121.5 MHz, 24 Hr. Operating Life at -20C
ACR SARLink 406 MHz GPS Personal Locator Beacon - $365
8.9 oz., 2.25 x 5.88 x 1.29 in, Flashing LED, 66 ch. GPS with full GPS Test, One-hand Operation, 6.3-Watt, 406 MHz, 5 m W 121.5 MHz, 35 Hr. Operating Life at -20C
ACR SARLink View 406 MHz GPS Personal Locator Beacon - $445
8.9 oz., 2.25 x 5.88 x 1.29 in, High-Visibility LCD Display with Instructions and GPS Location, Flashing LED, 66 ch. GPS with full GPS Test, One-hand Operation, 6.3-Watt, 406 MHz, 50 mW 121.5 MHz, 30 Hr. Operating Life at -20C
Upgrade to Green Laser Flare: $160 (provides 50% or more greater range and more noticeable flash than Red)
Due to the CUSTOM nature of this product the Aeromedix.com 30 Day Return policy does NOT apply. There are no return or refunds available on this product. Please allow 4-5 weeks for shipment. Doug Ritter reserves the right to substitute, add or withdraw components of the survival kits and vests at his discretion.
