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	Kite flying - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Kite flying is the activity of flying kites, light, man-made objects designed to fly in wind.
		Kites flown by children are often the of geometric type.
		In Pakistan, kite flying is a ritual for the spring festival known as Basant.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Kite_flying (882 words)

	KITE-FLYING - LoveToKnow Article on KITE-FLYING (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		The cord near the kite is usually stiffened with a mixture of glue and crushed glass or porcelain.
		The original Hargrave kite, the form generally used, has a rectangular section; in Russia a semicircular section with the curved part facing the wind is most in favor; in England the diamondshaped section is preferred for meteorological purposes owing to its simplicity of construction.
		Each kite increases the strain upon the wire, and moreover adds to the height and makes it more uncertain what kind of wind the upper kites will encounter; it also adds to the time that is necessary to haul in the kites.
	95.1911encyclopedia.org /K/KI/KITE_FLYING.htm (1520 words)

	Kite flying - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		A kite is an object that flies by opposing the force of the wind with the tension of a string held by the operator.
		In those countries, Thailand, and some other countries 'kite fights' are held, in which many people gather and fly kites and try to snag each other's kites or cut the other kite down.
		Kite flying traces its roots back to early China, and the development of paper.
	www.encyclopedia-online.info /Kite_flying (547 words)

	The Art of Gudiparan bazi - Afghan Kite Flying
		The kites, or Gudiparan (literally meaning flying doll) as it's called in Afghanistan, came in different sizes - from smallest which was only about 10-12 inches in diameter to largest which was human size - Mahi gec, nim takhtai, se parcha, panj parcha, shesh parcha and the famous humongous haft parcha or simply "haft".
		Once the loser of the kite fight would lose the kite, the kite would be released into the air without guidance and would follow the direction of wind.
		Flying kites in neighborhoods meant one would climb the roof, where they had the best view and access to wind and skies.
	www.afghana.com /Entertainment/Gudiparanbazi.htm (1016 words)

	Kite flying (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Kite Country Kite shop active in the San Diego area for 15 years provides kite supplies and service for all types of flying.
		Kites and Kite Flying Includes history, modern kites, pictures, tips for beginning flyers, and the science of kite flying.
		Kite Law National law that governs to kite flying in the USA, Canada and United Kingdom.
	www.serebella.com /encyclopedia/article-Kite_flying.html (901 words)

	Kite Traction
		Kites have been used to pull large sailing ships from wind sheltered harbors; experimental "war" kites were used to lift scouts into the air to guide artillery shells.
		The basic principles of kite sailing are the same as those of traditional sailing, however, there is one major difference a kite is used to harness the wind instead of a fixed sail.
		Apparent wind is the wind the kite or sail 'feels' which is the vector, speed and direction, sum of the true wind and the velocity of the kite or sail.
	www.aka.kite.org /traction.html (5237 words)

	KiteModeler 1.4a beta
		The wind is blowing over the kite from left to right and the magnitude of the wind is shown by a small green arrow at the bottom.
		The kite surface is inclined to the horizontal at the angle of attack of the kite.
		The lift, drag, and weight forces that are acting on the kite during flight are displayed as vectors (arrows) with the lengths proportional to one another.
	www.grc.nasa.gov /WWW/K-12/airplane/kiteprog.html (2609 words)

	Kiting in Lincoln City
		Furthermore, the clean air directly from the ocean is preferred by kite flying experts, and even novices will see a difference in their abilities at this location.
		Kite flying is a family activity available in Lincoln City throughout the year, regardless of the weather, through festivals, kite building workshops and kite flying lessons.
		In order to enhance the flying and viewing experience, the summer and fall outdoor festivals are held on the beach at the D-River Wayside, where the Pacific Ocean creates a stunning backdrop for colorful kites.
	www.oregoncoast.org /pages/things-pages/kitepage.html (385 words)

	Kite Flying
		Kites are used as a fishing aid in the Solomon Islands.
		Kites are used by the Koreans to announce the birth of a child.
		Kites in the Chinese and Japanese cultures were capable of holding or "flying" a person in the air where the person could spy or act as a sniper using bows and arrows.
	wings.avkids.com /Curriculums/Vehicles/kite_summary.html (1128 words)

	Grenada Kite Festival (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		The tail is about a 20 to 1 ratio to the length of the kite and is attached to a line that hangs from the lower two points of the hexagon.
		A local kite maker told us that if bamboo is used to make the kite, they bridle the kite higher because the bamboo will flex and still be stable.
		Grandma won the most creative with a kite that had crocheting on the front, the granddaughter won with smallest kite, and the other sons and children had honorable mention.
	bhc.com /Grenada_kites (2382 words)

	Korean, Japanese, Brazilian, Cuban, Thai and Malaysian Fighter Kites
		The kite had a large cotton ball attached that was burning, causing the supertitious people to think it was a falling star soaring up in the sky, and that their misfortunes would soon come to a close.
		These Kites have been enjoyed since the 13th and 14th-century Sukhothai period, and the sport was probably most popular during the reign of King Rama IV (1851-1868), when people were granted royal permission to fly kites at Bangkok's Phra Men Ground next to the Grand Palace.
		Kite fighting is an ancient local sport whereby two teams try to force each others kite to land in their half of the field.
	www.csun.edu /~ghsiung/fighters4.html (1831 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Kite flying is one of the oldest past-times known to man, dating back thousands of years to ancient days of yore when men were men, women were women and you couldn't get hold of a decent carbon fibre rod or lightweight, zero-stretch, airtight fabric for love nor money (which hadn't yet been invented).
		Trick kites evolved from melting pot of kite design during the 1990's, bringing to life a radical monster capable of incredible, string twisting and mind-warping tricks.
		Freestyle kites and the freestyle way of flying is the natural progression from that point, being a fusion of trick-oriented, slack-line combinations and classic, controlled flying.
	freestyle.kites.org.uk (371 words)

	Ray Bethell - Kite Flying Tips
		Flying kites over people or animals can startle them and can give people the impression that kite fliers are irresponsible.
		Yes, we all know that dogs are great fun to watch chasing your kite but sooner or later the wind is going to drop while you're flying and the dog will get your kite...
		Fly high in the window until people and animals are clear the area.
	www.raybethell.com /html/t_01.htm (414 words)

	B And C Creations / Kite Flying
		Today, kite flying has become one of the biggest hobbies throughout the world providing fun for children of all ages.
		Spreading the joy of this hobby, B and C Creations offers a wide variety of kites for beginners through advanced fliers and we plan to continue this tradition of fun kite flying into the future.
		Follow these kite flying safety tips from B and C Creations and have safe fun with the entire family.
	www.bandccreations.com /sport-stunt-kite-flying/kite-flying.htm (265 words)

	KAP knots and hitches
		Kites and KAP camera rigs fly on lines of various types and characteristics.
		Knots and hitches are utilized for many purposes--joining two lines together, making a loop in a line, shortening lines, stopping lines, and attaching lines to anchors--posts, rings, cleats, etc. In fact, it is impossible to fly kites without the ability to tie a few basic knots.
		The kite line used most often by the author is braided dacron (polyester).
	www.geospectra.net /kite/knots/knots.htm (1371 words)

	The Science of Kite Flying (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Most people connect kite flying with a stiff wind to get the kite into the air but most kites are designed for light breezy conditions.
		The second stage of kite flying aerodynamics is when the airflow is not just split along the upper and lower kite surfaces but when the split air vaults over the kite and doesn't meet up again right away.
		For your kite to fly stationary in the sky the lift and drag must be equal and opposite to the force pulling it down.
	www.2020site.org /kite/science.html (435 words)

	Bali Kite Festival (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		When the team was called to fly, they would carry the kite up the rice terraces about a 1/4 mile away and launch them by running down the terraces to pull the kite up into the trade winds.
		It is obvious the Balinese are into sound in their culture, for not only do the kites have hummers, and the kites have bands with them, but there are these wind machines which are placed along the flying fields behind the kite teams.
		At first the kites were in the form of large birds, and one was a giant bat with fake fur on the body.
	bhc.com /Bali_kite_festival (1652 words)

	Fighter Kite Flying Basics and Instruction Guide at WindPower Sports Kites
		Although all my sport kites have their own personalities, they are obligated to turn when ever I dictate it by pulling or pushing one of the lines.
		On the other hand, my stable single-line kites have a mind of their own and don’t really care what I do at the other end of the line, they just keep flying.
		They are usually easily disassembled for transport (a BIG advantage) and offer the flyer the opportunity to fly the kite many times with the same performance.
	www.windpowersports.com /guides/fighter-kite.html (732 words)

	Make a Kite! and other activities at FamilyEducation.com
		Chinese warrior kites were painted with faces of fierce gods and demons and were designed to hum and shriek in the wind.
		Kites are aerodynes and they overcome the pull of gravity and stay aloft by the force of the wind.
		For a kite to fly, the combined lifting forces must be greater than the weight of the kite.
	fun.familyeducation.com /outdoor-activities/air/35046.html (714 words)

	Flying Nun Kite Project
		Materials for this kite project are a standard size sheet of paper (8 1/2" X 11"), a couple staples, a
		The corners of the kite are "bent", or "curled" until the corner meets the edge of the fold at a spot
		The last step is to tie a flying line through the hole.
	www.littlekites.com /nun1.html (310 words)

	Smithsonian Kite Festival- Welcome! (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Two heart-stopping events are also offered: The always popular traditional rokkaku kite battle will be held at the end of the day and the Hot Tricks competition, which is limited to eight competitors.
		Kite flyers strut their stuff on the field while dazzling the crowd with trick kite moves.
		Representatives from kite organizations set up stunning displays under the open sky, where participants and spectators are invited to ask questions about kite making and kite flying.
	kitefestival.org (416 words)

	The Virtual Kite Zoo (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		There are many ways in which you could classify kites, two obvious ones being according to structure, and according to historical derivation.
		If you're interested in kite history, look at Pelham, probably the best all round book on kites with a good historical section, or Hart, which is the definitive work on kite history.
		Like nature, kites exhibit a fairly small number of basic designs, each of which is subject to almost endless variations.
	www.kites.org /zoo (1086 words)

	Gomberg Kites: How to Fly: Prof. Kite
		Kite Flying is great fun and it's easy if you know some of Professor Kite's secrets.
		Flying is most fun when the wind is medium so you can do more than just hold on.
		Let the kite fly away from you a little, then pull in on the line as the kite points up so it will climb.
	www.gombergkites.com /howgen.html (847 words)

	Indoor Kite Festival! (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		A member of the Lincoln City Kite Friendship Association, Deb is exceptional at teaching anyone to build a simple kite and frequently performs a stuffed animal drop for kids at outdoor festivals.
		Six years ago she began flying kites indoors in no wind with no fans and placed 2nd in the AKA 2001 Grand National Competition for indoor flying.
		She will demonstrate the art of flying indoors without wind and invites young and old alike to get on the floor with her for a free lesson in indoor flying.
	www.oregoncoast.org /kite-festival/indoor-kite-04.html (1001 words)

	Saurabh Mishra's Weblog
		He came to my place at 10.00 am on 15th Aug and we decided to participate in Kite flying while we were finalising plans for our next expedition in Sept/Oct 2005.
		Initially we had little difficulty in controlling the kite as and when it flew in the sky, but soon we got to know the trick.
		One of girls group had at least 100+ kites bind together and were touching the skies.
	blogs.sun.com /roller/page/saurabh_mishra?entry=kite_flying (409 words)

	KCKC Member Pages -- Dave Ellis
		An interesting and easy kite to build is a sled kite from plans found in England.
		Make the flying line about as long as the flyer is tall, and then run like crazy to make wind for the kite to fly!
		If you have some help you might like to build a box kite that is real cheap and easy to fly.
	kckiteclub.org /DaveEllis/kidspage.htm (574 words)

	Broom Straw Air-Ship Flying Machine Kite
		I use five inches only because the air-ship or flying machine which I built was made with five inches; the measure of each side of each triangle, and as this airship sailed well, I feel safe in giving the same dimensions to the reader.
		The kite was flown in a light breeze--a strong wind necessitates a stronger kite.
		By duplicating the front kite and placing it where the rear wings are, you will have a Pyramidal Box Kite.
	www.inquiry.net /outdoor/spring/kites/flying_machine.htm (1254 words)

	Seattle Parks & Recreation: Warren G. Magnuson Park - Kite Flying
		Sand Point Head (also known as "Kite Hill") is a grassy, 35-foot hilltop overlooking the waters of Lake Washington to the east.
		With no trees to trap your kite, Kite Hill offers clear views to the north and south (Mt. Rainier!).
		Several hundred people attended the event which included kite flying demonstrations and kite making for kids.
	www.cityofseattle.net /parks/magnuson/kite.htm (292 words)

	Flying a Kite (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		The story was about a kite that the boy's uncle sent him.
		Each child made their own kites using 2 different methods and then attempted to fly them.
		They also brought a purchased kite and the wind and weather cooperated so we had a successful kite flying project.
	www.challenge.state.la.us /k12act/data/fly_kite.html (679 words)

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