Kite flying makes for a great family tradition, and can get everyone involved as they take turns holding on to the kite line, launching a kite, or even crafting one. The traditional start date for the school year has been the Tuesday or Wednesday right after Labor Day. Although some schools still keep this tradition, many schools now start in the last two weeks of August and some schools especially private ones may start as late as the end of September or the first week in October.
With a later start for the school year, it means that homework rarely intensifies in October. In turn, this means that there are more opportunities to take kids out in the evenings or on the weekends for kite flying. It requires relatively little equipment to fly a kite, and due to the weather, there is usually no need to bring extras like sunscreen, umbrellas, and other items that are typical to excursions in Summer.
Depending on where you go for example: the beach , you may still want to bring some of those things. With lesser set up and pack down time, you and your family can have a more rewarding experience and time flying the kite s.
When choosing a space to fly your kite, keep in mind that you are looking for open spaces that have little to no structures or trees in them. Make sure to stay far away from power lines and trees that could damage your kite or pose a risk to you. Open fields are the best, with parks coming in as a close second. Most people believe that Spring is the season for kite flying — I hope this article has proven otherwise — and so open fields, parks, and beaches tend to fill up very quickly in spring time with kite fliers and spectators.
The more people in a particular area flying kites, the more difficult it is to do so safely. This was at a busy beach, some time in the early evening. I had a large Delta kite flying high up in the sky, when suddenly I felt something tugging on my kite line.
I looked up at the sky and squinted — it looked 2 other kites had their lines wrapped around my kite line. I started looking around to see if anyone else was tugging hard on their lines so I could ask them to stop and reel in both our lines together.
Unfortunately, I could not find the owners of both the kites quickly enough. My kite line suddenly snapped and I watched as my Delta soared away over the tree line. It was just too crowded. Use the correct flying line Too heavy a line will weigh a kite down Too light a line and your line might snap and you may lose your kite Do not use mono-filament fishing line. It is hard to see and can be dangerous If flying lines cross, one will cut or nick the other PROBLEM SOLVING: If your kite spins and the wind is not too strong: Too short a tail can cause your kite to spin Check to see if the struts are correctly fitted or that both sides of the kites are equal On delta kites, make sure the leading edge struts are pushed all the way down into the wing tips.
Your tow point where the line attaches may be too forward Tape a piece of tail to the opposite side. Check out Prism's Freestyle Pilot video series for all the tricks from beginner to advanced!
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Join the Discussion. Vivi Apr 2, I hope it is a good day to fly a kite with my cousins. Bryn Amelia Jul 30, We are going to try flying a kite at 17 mph for wind Definitely post an update. Aug 2, Definitely let us know how it went! Bryn Amelia Aug 3, Aug 5, We hope you're okay, Bryn! Jim Apr 26, Robert Moore Nov 1, Nov 5, Wow, Robert! That's impressive!! Thanks for sharing! Apr 30, Ray Apr 8, My kite just flys for a few seconds to the side and then crashes to the ground help!!!
Apr 11, Lauren Mar 30, How many miles per hour does the wind have to be blowing in order to keep the kite airborne? Apr 5, Jun 22, Dec 11, Justin Nov 20, I can't wait to fly my kite to see it go airborne. Nov 23, Nov 20, Kaylee H Nov 20, Can you still fly a kite even when it is really freezing outside. Kavalunas' class Nov 20, Great story! We are still wondering whose job it is to design different types of kites?
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