What is a parachute flare?

It is used to signal anxiety, usually from the naval container, the parachute of the light fires an extremely bright pyrotechnic signal that floats from a small parachute. The ignition can reach a height of about 1,000 feet (300 m) and can be seen for a clear night from about 28 miles (45 km) from here. Each light is usually driven on a rocket made of aluminum alloy tube. The rocket usually burns the engine for about 3.5 seconds before the flame and parachute start. The outburst of the parachute then burns for about 40 seconds, while slowly drops. Experts recommend burning the second outbreak of parachutes a few minutes after the first, which helped the rescuers determine the location of the person who burns the flare. In conjunction with parachute lights, other types of emergency signals can be used-as lights, fire, smoke signals or manual flare-birchrooms.

Only people who are in need should shoot red parachute flares, because the color is a universal signal for extreme emergencies. White parachute flares are also produced, but are used for SIgnize or for lighting large areas. The white parachute flares can also be abandoned from the aircraft or helicopter.

Hand rocket parachute flares are designed for easy use. If there are caps at the ends of the launch tube, one should remove them first. The end of the shooting, which is usually clearly marked, must be directed from the face and body. Usually the trigger that fires the parachute flares is secured with a safety pin that must be removed. After removing the pin, the flare should be focused as high as possible before the trigger is pulled out.

Since the parachute flare contains highly flammable material, extreme care must be used to handle. It should never be sifted near the flame or source of high heat. Although the flares are packed in waterproof cases, they should be held under the deck in a waterproof container.

Parachute eruptions has a date of expirevalidity of 42 months after the date of production. The United States Coast Guard (USA) and local naval patrol agencies require that after the expiration date the flares or the vessel owner will be quoted if their ship is checked. Old eruptions can be held on board about another year for use as emergency backups after the purchase of new ones. Once five years have passed from the date of production, they should be destroyed in local hazardous waste facilities.

All passengers and crew of the vessel should know where the flares are stored and be instructions in using them. Under no circumstances, red parachutes should not be released as a joke or for fun. Not only does it send a false emergency signal that could have the task of local maritime rescue organizations, if it is opened, it is dangerous and is against US law.