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This page is dedicated to David Davies wonderful flying machine...
The Skydancer™ "Mijet"Quad Line Sport Kite

Indoor flying the
Skydancer "Mijet"
(photo by Kay Engelsiepen)

Con with the very first
"Mijet" ever made!
(photo by Kay Engelsiepen)

The "Mijet" was entered in comprehensive kite making at 2009 AKA Convention
(photo by Rick Agar)

(photo by Rick Agar)

Skydancer "Mijet" in flight
(photo by Rick Agar)

Detail Closeup!
(photo by Rick Agar)

DETAILS about the Special Edition Skydancer "Mijet" (3/4 size Skydancer):
Each Special Edition Skydancer "Mijet" is a one of a kind, as the Rainbow Fabric is applied in a unique fashion so that no two color combinations are alike!
The Skydancer is a variable geometry quad-line kite. The aero-elastic tailoring engineered into the Skydancer allows the kite to adopt the optimum aerodynamic form for the combination of both wind and kite speed. At speed , the kite's wings sweep back, resulting in a deep stable form, lightning acceleration and dead-straight tracking. At low relative air speeds, the wings sweep forward and the kite adopts a less stable, shallow or flat form. This gives the pilot maximum precision of control in all directions and allows breath taking propeller spins. EACH SKYDANCER previously IMPORTED was HAND MADE BY David Davies of Inter Active Kites...and now the tradition of excellence continues with HAND MADE Skydancers, produced by Con Engels of Windstar Kites!

Frame: 4mm solid custom carbon rods(throughout the kite), 4 piece Leading Edge & 2 Longerons (verticals)

Fittings: APA & custom

Sail: Nylon ---Full Black Sail with Special Edition Appliques

Sail area: 8 square feet

Weight: 5.8 ounces (4.6 ounces with optional S.U.L. frame, for zero & light wind flying)

Wind Range: Skydancer "Mijet" with Standard Frame... Wind Range: 4 to 18 mph (very conservative wind rating) with skill it can be flown in zero wind on short lines, and can be flown above it's 18 mph top end. I personally have flown a Skydancer with standard frame set on 75' 80# line set down to 3 mph, and have flown the Skydancer "Mijet" in winds as high as 25 mph. In winds above 20 mph, it becomes very challenging to fly the Skydancer "Mijet", as the speed of the kite is very fast, and beginners will find it very diffucult to control in high winds.
TAILS: 20' ribbon tails... OR... 24' Tube Tails are available as an add on ...
NOTE: Bottom end wind range without tails is 4 MPH. Bottom end wind range with Tails it is 8 or 9 MPH.

Wind Range: Skydancer with (optional) SUL Frame... Wind Range: 0 to 10 mph (very conservative wind rating) with skill it can be
flown in zero wind on short lines, and can be flown above it's 10 mph top end. I have flown a Mijet with SUL frame set on 75' 50# line set have flown the Skydancer SUL in winds as high as 16 mph (but you must be careful not to stress the SUL frame set too much in higher winds, as the ferrules will give way). In low winds, I have flown a Mijet with SUL frame set indoors on 15' line set without any problems. Compared to the Indoor Rev, the SUL Skydancer is harder to fly, but no harder than any other Rev with SUL frame set. Please note that the Indoor Rev can only be flown indoors (or outdoors, only in the absolute calmest days), as the frame of the Indoor Rev is only rated from 0 -2 MPH. Overall for light wind days, I will put the Skydancer Mijet with SUL frame set up against any Rev.
NOTE: It is not recommended to fly the Skydancer Mijet with tails, w/SUL frame set .

Wingspan: 75" static & 42" swept (under full power at top speed)

"Mijet Air-Bag" "™": The "Mijet" kite bag (sleeve) is designed to serve two purposes. 1) to store your new kite, and 2) as an air brake! There are two clips (swivels) on each end of the bag. Simply attach each end to the tail attachment points on the "Mijet" (located directly beside the vertical rod pockets)… and "Walla" you have an "Mijet Air-Bag" (air-brake). The "Air-Bag" is not in case you are in an accident but to be use for high wind flying :-)

Skydancer Mijet:
Kite, with Air-Bag "™"...$225.00 SPECIAL $195.00 (Kite and Air-Bag only) plus actual S&H
(add 6% sales tax in PA) .....sorry, no further discounts allowed.
See Package Deals below for great discounts on Mijet Accesories when purchasng a Mijet!

Note: Need a Ground Stake... Just $16.00 Additional!

Note: Need a Ground Stake... Just $13.00 Additional!

Skydancer "Mijet" SUL Frame set: $55.00 (for zero & light wind flying)

Custom Skydancer Standard handle.....$35.00

Rev II handles w/purchase of Skydancer "Mijet": $35.00 (reg.price $40.00).

Rev II Handles (higly recommended) for "Mijet" flying...WSK Price: $35.00

OR you can choose to use Standard Rev Handles...

Rev Standard Handles...WSK Price: $35.00

Premium Kite Stake... $16.00 (sorry no discounts on Ball Stakes)

LINES RECOMMENDED:
Use 80# line 75' for outdoor use in winds 4 MPH or above
Use 40# line 50' for light winds from 0 - 8 MPH
80#/75 Premium quad set WSK Price: $69.00
... see special package deal above for discounts!

40#/40' Premium quad set WSK Price: $42.00
... see special package deal above for discounts!

Indoor Line Set: 40#/12' Premium quad set WSK Price: $29.00
... see special package deal above for discounts!

For 12 years I had the pleasure of having David Davies as my business associate, my mentor, and most of all my friend. In September of 2008, while David was in ill health, he asked me if I would want to continue on with his work. To which I replied that I would be honored to do so. Sadly, on November 11th, 2008 David passed away. Since David's passing, his wife Sue and son Howard have confirmed David's wishes and granted me permission to carry on with David's work and indeed his passion for making kites. During the 2009 year I have sold most of the few remaining ORIGINAL kites that were made by David himself, and David's wife Sue then sent me the templates for David's kites. So the Skydancer and Skydancer related kites will continue to be made here in the US, and HAND MADE by me (Con Engels). This very much indeed is a great honor that has been bestowed upon me, and I and very much treasure the opportunity to continue on with David's legacy!

I also entered the new Skydancer "Mijet" ¾ size Skydancer in the Sport kite Category that the "Mijet" took 3rd Place (2009). The "Mijet" is David's Enigma sail cut and scaled down to ¾ size.

All of these accomplishments are by David, as it is HIS body of work, and design expertise that made it possible. I am only happy to be a part in the continuation of David Davies' kiting legacy.

Enigma "1st Place" in Cooperative............ Enigma & Mijet with awards.......... Mijet "3rd Place" Sport Kite Award

The Skydancer "Mijet" is a 3/4 size Skydancer and is based on the Skydancer "Enigma" (pictured below).
The Enigma is a very unique design, in that the sail configuration is slightly different from any other Skydancerthat David Davies had come up with previocusly. It has a more effective, and more precise feel to it when flying. The Cletic Knot design on the kite was designed by David's friend Dr. Mike Armstrong (in the UK).Each and every Enigma is a one a a kind as the color pattern on each kite that Daivd made was different.

Skydancer "Enigma" takes 1st Place at 2009 AKA Nationals, in Rochester, MN!

In tribute the David Davies, I entered the Skydancer "Enigma" in the Cooperative Kite Making category, which I had framed and made the tails for and David had sewn the sail. The Skydancer "Enigma" took 1st Place!!!! This particular kite was the first Enigma that David made for the US, and is my personally owned kite. I know that David is looking down on me, and smiling! David certainly deserves the recognition for his kite making abilities, and I am very happy that he finally received this great award!

When receiving the 1st Place Award, I asked Steve Ferrel if I could say a few words... "I thank my Dad who helped me get started in the kite business, my Grandfather "Pap" for getting me started kite flying when a young boy, David Davies for his wonderful flying creations... this is for you David, and most of all my Mom who supports me all the way!"

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