Video Clips from Kites & Kids:

by Kite Flying Videos on November 23, 2009

Check out some sample video clips from the new Kites & Kids video. These are flash video clips so that they will play on all computers, both PC and Mac

Click the pictures below the picture to video clip:

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* Please keep in mind that the image quality of these web based video clips are of a lower resolution to shorten your download time and do not represent the high resolution of the actual VHS video tape.

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Types Of Kites:

by Kite Flying Videos on November 23, 2009

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The Types Of Kite Line Used To Fly Kites:

November 23, 2009

Cotton string / line: Cotton line is used mostly for inexpensive kites like those you can buy at the toy story or at places like Walgreens. Cotton string will cut most lines (except Kwela) due to the fact that it is a natural fiber and has no oil based byproduct within its fibers. This makes [...]

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The Sled Kite:

November 23, 2009

A Scott Sled is a type of kite developed in 1964 byFrank Scott of Ohio and based off an earlier design calledthe Allison. The design is known for its ease of construction, sturdiness, light weight,stability, and good performance. It’s a sort of scoop-shaped parachute, held open by parallel spars. Most of the shape of the [...]

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The Rogallo Wing:

November 23, 2009

(invented by and named for Francis Rogallo) is a simple, inexpensive flying wing with remarkable properties. It is most often seen in toy kites,but has been used to construct hang gliders, parachutes and small aircraft. NASA also tested the design in the 1960s with the Paresev for possible use in spacecraft landings. A rogallo wing [...]

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