This is a complete instruction for kites (kites). It includes sections on basic flying techniques, wind corrections, introductory maneuvers, kite improvement, etc.
Kaite lovers call it "the Bible"
All kites (kites), without exception, are subject to the laws of physics. Depending on the strength of the wind, mass and design of the kite, its behavior changes, but again, it does not contradict the laws of physics. This manual and the author who wrote it does not bear any responsibility and does not give guarantees regarding the use of kites, both according to the rules of piloting and outside of any rules. This manual does not tell you how to make a kite or kite history, we would only like to convey the basics of piloting and slightly raise the curtain over these fragile but graceful creatures - kites (kites).
Most people don't spend a lot of time identifying the wind, or even thinking about the wind. Sailors, pilots or others whose profession is related to the wind will be an exception, because for ordinary people the average wind has little effect on their daily life and, as a rule, they do not notice any minor changes.
Kites (kites) are different. By itself, the kite - wind connection is a system in which the wind is the engine, no engine - no flight.
Experienced pilots and those directly involved with the wind tend to watch the wind almost constantly, even when not flying. They look for flags, trees, circles on the water, and other signs of air movement in space.
Awareness of the wind is what transforms you from a wind lover to an experienced pilot. Therefore, no matter what your level of training, we want to warn you, the wind is not to blame for anything! Many began to think that the wind should listen to them and do what they say, but we will disappoint you, everything is exactly the opposite, you should “listen” to the wind, predict its behavior, because the wind itself, and it has the right to do whatever he pleases. If you learn to cope with the energy of the wind and direct it in the right direction, then you will become one of the best air conquerors.
So start watching the wind, become one of those brooding watchers who always notice the slightest change in the wind.
The wind has two characteristics: Smoothness (smoothness) and Strength!
Let's talk first about SMOOTHNESS (SMOOTHNESS)
Finding smooth wind for flying is just as important as finding a smooth road for a comfortable ride. Unfortunately, there is no such thing as a "steady breeze", just like there are no perfectly perfect roads without bumps and holes. Although it seems to you that the wind is often steady and even, and that it is just a mass of air moving from one place to another, there are still a lot of nuances. The wind is influenced by many factors, such as friction with the ground, which slows down its movement, just as obstacles such as trees, buildings and hills create quite a few obstacles to the wind, including temperature changes, which also greatly affects the wind regime.
Let's look at the wind in the pictures, the direction of the arrow will indicate the direction of the wind, and the length of the arrow will indicate its speed.
If the earth were completely flat, the wind would look like this:
Air friction with the ground makes the air move more slowly near the ground than in the upper layers, even if the wind is strong.
You can even check it for yourself, on a windy day you can simply take a horizontal position in relation to the ground and feel how much the wind strength has changed. In other words, the closer the wind is to the ground, the more it slows down, this phenomenon creates the so-called boundary layer - an area from ground level to the level where the wind is no longer subject to friction. Anything above the boundary layer is called free flow or oncoming.
Here's what you need to know about the boundary layer; its thickness varies. And, as a rule, the kite is best kept in loose layers, as the boundary layers are less stable.
The boundary layer is one that we cannot change, but we can learn to work with it. But there is such a thing as Turbulence, and this is definitely bad news.
Turbulence creates anything that gets in the way of the wind, be it a stone, tree, building or any other obstacle, even your kite (kite) generates some turbulence. Turbulence downwind of an obstacle is called its aerodynamic shadow. All the shadows of the wind gradually disappear, depending on the distance from the obstacle, but this does not happen immediately.
For example, the shadow of an ordinary tree extends several hundred meters, while a large building can leave a shadow one and a half kilometers long.
The difficulty in flying in turbulent conditions is that you will experience sudden and unpredictable changes in wind direction and strength. Depending on the severity of the turbulence, coping with it will be either easy or, in extreme cases, not possible.
FORCE is another important wind characteristic
When determining the wind and talking about the strength of the wind, let's immediately determine the average value of the wind strength, and often this figure is 5m / s. At one time or another, the strength of the wind, in other words, its speed will change.
Perhaps for a better understanding of wind force you should look at the Beaufort chart. It was developed by Admiral Sir Francis Beaufort in 1806 as a standard guide for describing the strength of wind on sailing ships. The table was modified by us and slightly adjusted to fit the kites to make it clearer for you.
Beaufort table:
There are two main things to consider when choosing a location to fly, the terrain and the safety of the launch site.
Terrain - As we already know, flying in turbulence is not easy. And turbulence arises due to obstacles, but not only those that are on the ground, but can also be caused by irregularities in the shape of the earth. Let's see how the air flows over the hill:
On the upwind (front) side of the hill, the airflow is compressed and accelerated. This part of the hill is good for piloting, and this ideal hill shape can even help smooth out the turbulence that will build up on the far side of the hill. As you already understood, with back side the wind and its flow will differ markedly from the flow in front of the hill. Wind flowing over the hill creates turbulence, which can vary from moderate to severe, depending on the strength of the hill shape wind.
If a slight slope has a positive effect on flight performance, then you probably decide that a steep slope will be good place, but is it really so? let's figure it out ...
A sharp rip at the base of the cliff forces the wind into a dead end, creating a zone of turbulence. And the gap in the upper part on the example of the reverse side of the hill also forms a zone of turbulence. That is, as you already understood, rocks are not the best place to launch a kite.
The ideal flight location would be a huge, wide area, ideally without different trees and obstacles. The most best advice you will not fly the kite downwind of trees, buildings or geological formations, and avoid the zone of turbulent shadows.
We will talk a lot about safety, you will often hear about this from your friends, kite shop owners and other specialized kite organizations, and this is because, although the kite in the sky is controllable, it is not predictable, nor is the wind predictable. You can injure others, injure yourself, damage equipment. Even in a moderate wind, the speed of a kite can be about 100 km / h, and I think you understand that there is nothing pleasant in the fact that something from the sky will fall on you at such a speed. Tight lines are even more dangerous, so safety advice should not be overlooked.
Here's another of the most basic safety tips you should definitely heed - stay away from power lines! Anyone who says that kites do not conduct electricity is a lie, and if the kite is wet and you launch it in a thunderstorm it is even more dangerous!
The most important advice is to keep an eye on those around you. The most common example: a beautiful day, a perfect wind, there is only you and your kite, but soon your kite attracts people, you can hear ahh ooh sighs, the audience is getting bigger)
Some children are attracted by your kite and they run chasing it, it flatters you, you try to show some kind of trick, the kite writes out imaginable and inconceivable pirouettes, it seems to you that everything is just perfect, but it is not, you are in trouble! Because no matter how good you are, how prepared you are, there are rules and they should be followed! The wind is not a predictable thing, and if your situation is similar to this, then we advise first of all to tell their parents about the danger for children, tell them that the best and safest place is behind the piloted.
In general, the better you are in choosing where to launch your kite, the less likely it is that something will go wrong. The launch site should be clearly visible and preferably the more the better. Be careful, have common sense with both you and your kite everything will be fine!
Chapter 2 - First FlightMost people who ride bicycles did not learn to ride it right away, there were many falls, bruises and disappointments, but they did not give up and sat down on the saddle again and again making new attempts. Do not forget about this when learning to fly a kite. If you don't succeed right away, try again, do not give up after the first two or three failures. If you have never flown a kite, and there is no one nearby to teach you, do not be discouraged, we will try to help you, here are some tips for this:
1) Almost every kite you can buy comes with a manual, so be sure to read it all. If it is not there, you can contact the store where you purchased it, they will help you. The instruction usually contains useful information both about the kite in general and about the launch.
2) I hope you have read the previous chapter and have an idea about choosing a launch site. You must identify one or a couple of ideal startup locations.
3) Check the speed (strength) of the wind. For your first launch, the ideal wind would be 8 m / s, more is good but not so easy.
4) If possible, take an assistant with you, its presence will facilitate the launch at times. Also take with you a piece of a dowel, or something like a screwdriver, this will be your ground anchor, we will talk about it later.
As a tip, you can put a small roll of duct tape in a briefcase, if some spars constantly pop out, then you can fix them in this way.
After your frame is assembled, carefully inspect the lines. For a perfect start, all lines 
must be separate from each other and not twisted with the kite frame itself. The key to a good launch is careful preparation. If there are no loops at the ends of the lines, be sure to learn how to make them, there are special instructions for attaching lines to kites. Usually power lines are attached directly to the rigging of the swivel, which helps to reduce twisting of the lines.
Also, a common mistake at the first start is a descriptor taken incorrectly in the wrong hand, this is in the event that the bar consists of two separate handles. From the outside it looks funny, you want a right turn from the kite, pull the right handle and it flies to the left)) So be sure to take the right handle in the right hand, usually the right one is indicated by some kind of red element, if this is not on your pens, you can color them yourself.
IMPORTANT: When buying a kite, measure its tubes and all other parts, this is necessary in the event that your kite breaks and one of the parts is lost, you can find, buy and replace it.
Spread the lines straight upwind, the lengths usually vary from 30 to 45 meters. Lines shorter than this shorten the response time of the kite to your control, and the kite moves too fast, which is not good for first launches and training.
So, you took the kite control sticks, red in your right hand as you already know. Ask your assistant to take the kite, even if he is holding it by the base or the center of the struts. There should be a tension in the lines between you and your helper. From your helper's point of view, it should look something like this:
Pre-start control:
1) Check the area where your kite is expected to fly, preferably for people or other hazards.
2) Look back, there should be plenty of room for maneuvers and your movements.
3) Make sure all lines have the same tension.
4) Make sure there are no other kites in the sky that you might collide with in the sky.
Well, it seems like you have already learned how to launch a kite (kite), it soars in the sky, you are delighted, but there is still such a moment, what to do if you do not have an assistant, or he simply cannot help you at the moment, sit at home and wait? No! You definitely need to learn how to fly the kite yourself!
1) Extend the lines straight upwind, position the handles so the right (red) is on the right hand. Remember the ground anchor? Now we need it, you should fix your handles for control in the ground in the form of an anchor. Stick the anchor into the ground at an angle away from the kite, and place the handles with lines as if on top of the anchor.
2) Grab the kite itself and, as if walking with your back, pull the lines, make sure that the anchor does not rip out of the ground. When launching a Delta-type kite, it must be positioned so that it is the base to the ground and tilted slightly back. And the diamond snake should stand on a side stand, with its nose buried in the ground on one side, and directed upward on the other.
3) Now we return to the anchor, take the control sticks of the kite and once again check the tension of the lines, but this should be done lightly, because if you pull them strongly, the kite will begin to prematurely try to take off, or simply fall to the ground.
4) Do not forget about the pre-start control rules.
5) Further movements in order to make a separation of the kite (kite) from the ground should be done in this way: we move a couple of three steps back:
There is also such a useful technique for launching a kite like Delta:
If you are launching your kite on a sandy beach and your anchor cannot be securely anchored, do the following. Lay the kite flat on its "back" that is outer part, and sprinkle on the bottom edges of the sand, especially on the corners. Then return to the control knobs and pull gently on them. The kite should start to get up and fill with the wind, the sand will slowly but surely crumble, freeing the kite and lifting it into the sky.
So, you have learned how to fly a kite, you can now hone your skills. But here's what I would like to say and warn. If you decided not to move away from the kite for a long time and hoped for an anchor, then this can "go sideways" for you. You can't, remember IT IS FORBIDDEN Leave the kite, ready to launch, unattended!
Separately, I would like to talk about the independent launch of kites by type Parafoil.
Parafoil(English parafoil) - a soft tissue membrane wing inflated through the air intakes by the incoming air flow. Lift force is created due to the counter-flow of air flowing around the wing profile. This term is often referred to as a frameless type of kite. Parafoil consists of upper and lower shells, ribs, stabilizers. Ribs define the wing profile and divide the wing into sections.
The peculiarity of such a kite (kite) is that it will fly only if the air intakes are filled with wind. There are cases when sand or other debris gets into them and the kite stops flying as before, you have to land it and clean the sections.
To launch a kite with the help of an assistant, no special labor is required, your assistant must stand behind the kite, grab the canopy from both sides and position the air intakes in the wind so that they are filled with air during the first toss, and you, in turn, will simply have to pull on the lines and the kite will soar into the sky.
Technique self-launch without help is not nearly more difficult. To do this, you need to position the kite with its outer side to the ground, air intakes from the wind, sprinkle it with a little sand, but only the part that is closed from the ingress of sand and other debris. Then go to the control handles (bar), take a couple of steps back, pull the slings. With this tension on the lines, the front edge of the kite, which is not covered with sand at the moment and has open sections for air intake, begins to rise and fill with air. A couple more movements, a step two back and the kite, having straightened all the sections and filling them with air, goes straight into the sky.
Launching in a stronger wind alone is in principle possible, but there is a possibility that while you go to the control sticks the kite will fill with air and spontaneously begin to take off, and if you have not taken care of the ground anchor, then your kite can do a lot of trouble.
You can already raise a kite (kite) into the sky, but you are having difficulties with control, we will try to help you with this:
That's actually the whole story with the controls) Whatever maneuver you want to make and whatever the difficulty, there are basic concepts for piloting, and they consist in turning right and left. But nevertheless, let's dwell in more detail on each of the movements.
When moving straight, the kite does not have to move vertically upward, the concept of a kite flying directly means that it moves in a straight line in the sky. The figure below shows the options for driving straight ahead:
There is a large difference in types, models and designs of kites, and accordingly, some of them fly straight better, some are better in various tricks, more nimble or less controllable - it all depends on the type of kite, but also on the design, because For example, one delta can perform some maneuvers better than the other. The best you can do in this case is to experiment with different types and brands of kites.
When you pull the right stick towards you, the kite responds accordingly by starting to turn to the right, but it does not necessarily mean that it will fly to the right side of the sky, it still depends on the correctness of your movements and on what you need from the kite. It is enough just to set the direction of the kite and it can easily move, for example, from the left to the right edge of the wind window.
In each of these pictures below, the kite (kite) turns to the right (left turns work the same way):
No matter how many kite loops you make, your kite will always remain in the sky and will be controllable. In order to unwind the lines, which were twisted during kite loops, it is enough to direct the kite in the other direction.
Concentrate on the flight, watch the kite and at the same time think over its trajectory, try to control the kite to move it across the sky as you want it. Some special additional or sometimes unnecessary movements will only attract the attention of other persons but will not add anything positive to your flight.
Don't forget to smile))) Flying a kite should be fun;)
When launched, the kite rushes upward:
Your sticks are positioned at the same level, the kite can be deflected left or right. If the kite turns to one side, then add a little tension on the opposite line to align the direction of the kite.
If the kite is turning left, pull slightly to the right.
If it turns right, pull slightly to the left.
When you reach a certain height, pull the right handle and direct the kite to the right, but do not overdo it. The movement should be smooth, do not allow the kite to make a kite loop (loop).
After that, when the kite has flown about 1/4 of the loop, pull on the left control stick so that the kite makes a left turn much higher than the trajectory of the first right turn. Then drive the kite straight, do not overdo it with a left turn to avoid a loop.
Then RIGHT again, and RIGHT
Congratulations !! You just made a horizontal figure eight. Now do it again!
Most The best way to master flying a kite (kite) is to try something new again and again and hone the maneuvers that you have already learned. Over time, you will realize that the main thing in piloting is refinement and precision, that delicacy is much better than brute force.
Note: Never drop the control sticks when the kite is in the sky, as this can lead to dire consequences. Some kite models can then glide over long distances, and the control sticks "dangling" behind it have a direct danger to everyone on the ground, without human control they can be dangerous!
Random (emergency) landing, in its essence, is not a method of landing a kite, since in most cases the kite falls to the ground due to the inability to land it correctly, or it is simply corny not to want to do it carefully. The only disadvantage of this method, besides the aesthetics of piloting, is that you can easily damage the kite. Having broken, for example, one of the spars is not so difficult to repair it, but who wants to do this instead of launching a kite. The usual reaction of a person who, for one reason or another, did not keep the kite in the sky and observes its uncontrolled fall, is to grab hold of the handles and pull them on, while taking a step or two back.
Normal The (recommended) landing is the planned landing of the kite at the point where you would like to land it. This exploits the fact that the kite loses speed and traction as it descends into the edge of the wind window, whether it is the right or left edge, it makes no difference.
When landing, you need to lead the kite at a slight angle to the edge of the wind window, feeling that the thrust has decreased, and when there are a few meters to the ground, you need to make a slight left turn, this will allow your kite to be parallel to the ground. After that, a complete weakening of the lines is possible, or another hand movement, but only to the right and the kite will very gently land on the ground by itself. Congratulations, your landing was successful.
With practice, you will find that you can sit wherever and wherever you have planned.
Cases when the kite breaks are unfortunately inevitable. Whether it is an ordinary puncture of the dome, or broken parts of the structure, repairs cannot be performed without special repair parts. The best and most commonly used material for canopy repairs is (ripstop) nylon ripstop, the same material your kite is made of. You can buy it in specialized kite shops. A conventional plan puncture is repaired on site in a matter of minutes, and you can launch the kite into the sky again. Repair of spars without special spare parts is practically impossible, and when using them on the spot, repairing a kite is not always quick, but feasible.
If it seems to you that you yourself cannot repair the kite, or are simply afraid to do something wrong, then you can always contact specialized stores, which, in combination, are most often kite clubs, they will definitely help you there!
When flying a kite, your kite is usually on the leeward side. As you know, in the sky, it moves over a large space, and depending on the direction of the wind and the region (part) of the sky in which it is located, its behavior also changes.
Center line is an imaginary vertical line straight downwind.
Center of the wind- this is an area in which the kite (kite) has good speed and maneuverability. The first maneuvers are usually done in the central part of the wind. The size of this area is not fixed, but changes depending on the strength and speed of the wind, weather conditions and kite designs.
Wind window edge is an imaginary line from the center line to the ground, extending to the right or left of it. A kite located at the edge of the wind window has minimal thrust and is therefore less maneuverable.
Between the center and the edge the kite will fly normally, but slower than the center. It is worth remembering that the wind zone increases in proportion to the strength of the wind, in a strong wind the zone will extend by 120 degrees, and in a weak angle it decreases to 45.
As you probably understood, there are two ways of piloting: playing form and practicing.
When you fly a kite in a playful way, your piloting is limited to some simple tricks and you do not strive for something new, your main task is to relax, have fun and give a smile to others. This style of piloting allows you to escape from the thoughts that bother you, assumes relaxation and inner calmness.
The practicing form differs significantly from the play one, as it has a purposefulness and a high degree of concentration. A person who wants to progress in piloting skills is aimed at specific tasks, the study of specific maneuvers and behavior of the kite. Naturally, there is no reason to separate one from the other as things completely distant from each other, one does not interfere with the other, so to speak. You can easily play for a while and practice new skills for a while.
Level flight
Level flight is performed along the horizon, from left to right or from right to left, in a straight line. This is not so easy at first glance.
Most likely, you will not be able to perform these maneuvers "cleanly", since their clean execution requires not only training, but also the ability to concentrate and keep constant control. You need to learn how to concentrate your attention on your hands and give the kite commands exactly as you want to see it in motion. You will feel the tension in the lines increase or decrease depending on which part of the sky your kite is in. The best exercise to control the snake you can't imagine, try to pass the snake, as shown in the picture above, from top to bottom, reaching the lowest border, which may be a meter from the ground.
Direct flight
Then, as your next exercise, try to mentally "draw" straight lines in the sky in any direction, not necessarily along the horizon. Use all the same skills of concentration and complete mastery of the kite and you will succeed, because apart from complete control, nothing is required of you. As you understand, it is much more difficult to write out some ordinary maneuvers in an arbitrary order to perform this or that trick or maneuver that was planned earlier.
Throttle control
This concept includes an increase in power or a decrease due to the simultaneous tension or release of both lines. Control of such a plan is a high level of preparation. Remember, steering and throttle power are two different things: steering means a change in power relative to the voltage of one of the lines in relation to the other, and "throttle" means the voltage on both lines at the same time. More often than not, however, you will be using both styles at the same time.
Vertical figure eight
It is performed in almost the same way as the horizontal figure eight, with the exception of one, in the upper layers of the air the kite moves more slowly. To perform this trick on the highest level you will need to draw smoother lines through the center of the figure eight.
The Chinese have long believed that a kite soaring in the sky carries away all diseases, adversity and anxiety. In addition, flying a kite is always a spectacular and fairly simple activity. The main thing is to choose the right place and take into account some of the nuances.
What child does not dream of flying a bright kite? What could be stronger than the delight with which children watch a toy floating in the sky? "Daddy, let's make a snake!" - is talking beloved child... And the father, in response, worriedly scratches the top of his head, since assembling a kite and launching it seems to be something especially difficult. But it’s not at all like that.
Before flying a kite, you need to familiarize yourself with the basic concepts:
A leer is a thread with which a flying toy is controlled;
A bridle is a strong thread woven together that attaches the kite to the handrail;
Bearing area - the size of the projection of the kite on the horizontal surface;
The load-bearing capacity is the lifting force of one unit of the load-bearing area;
The center of pressure is the center of the bearing area.
How to make a kite so that it floats? To do this, its surface should not be flat, but bend upward under the pressure of the air flow. That is why it is not recommended to stretch the material (paper, oilcloth, fabric) too tightly when making a snake. Sometimes it is enough to fix only the corners. The center of gravity should be shifted to the tail, otherwise long hover cannot be achieved.
The leading edge of the kite must be carefully glued or reinforced to avoid twisting. For those who do not yet know how to fly a kite, it is better to give preference to flying models that have long tail- it gives the correct balance to the entire structure.
Another important element is the bridle, which should consist of two strands. But such a snake is quite difficult to control, so it is better for beginners to use a triple bridle.
1. To assemble the simplest type of kite, you need to take two thin pine, bamboo or plastic slats 30 and 50 cm long. Measure 15 cm from the end of the longer slat and attach a small slat at a right angle using strong threads. Thus, a cross for a flying toy is obtained.
2. At the ends of the strips, you need to make round notches into which a thin strong thread is pulled. You should get a quadrangular frame.
3. Then you need to take thin paper or oilcloth and cover the existing workpiece. To do this, the resulting frame is placed on a sheet of prepared material and outlined with a pencil or marker, adding a small distance to the allowances for fastening.
4. The pattern is cut out, after which the frame is thoroughly greased with glue and attached to the material. You can decorate the kite with felt-tip pens, drawing cartoon characters on it (which will delight your children), or depict the slender legs of your beloved woman on it (which will delight you).
5. Now you can start attaching the bridle. For this, a spool of fishing line is taken, which is attached to the left corner of the workpiece. Then you need to stretch it to the snake's nose, and from there to the right corner to determine the length of the bridle. Cut off the thread and attach the tip to the right corner of the snake (it turns out a long thread from one edge to the other). Now we take the coil again, fix the fishing line in the bow of the structure, measure the distance to the left corner of the kite, add another ten centimeters, cut it off and tie it to the middle of the first thread.
6. The tail of a kite can be made from a thin cord or strong nylon thread, measuring 3.5-4 meters. The tail can be decorated with paper bows.
7. Launching a kite is impossible without a leash. To do this, a long strong thread is attached to the bridle, at the end of which you can tie a small stick for ease of control.
These kites are the simplest and most famous. The frame is made of pine or any other light wood. The cladding is made of foil or paper. The paper does not provide stability to the structure, so it must be strong (mica paper, tissue paper or rice paper). If a film is used, then it should not stretch well, but at the same time adhere well to the frame (it is best to buy acrylic).
This flying model got its name due to its similarity with the hood of a monastic robe. Such a kite is perfectly centered, so a two-legged bridle is enough to launch it. The tail is used as a balancer, it should be light and thin. It is better to choose a dense material for such a kite, because under the gusts of wind it crumples and falls too easily.
This is one of the varieties of the flat kite. The frame is constructed from a pair of slats for lightness. In this case, the front rail gives rigidity to the entire structure, but there is a great sensitivity to the wind. It is not always possible for beginners to master the launch of this type of kite the first time.
This kind of homemade snake looks pretty solid, but it's easy to do. He doesn't need a tail. Moreover, such snakes can lift small loads, so that a small digital camera can be placed in them, having previously turned it on for video recording or burst shooting. Thus, you can get completely unique footage from a bird's eye view. But the box-shaped structure keeps well in the air only in strong winds.
So that nothing interferes with the flight process, you should choose open areas without any barriers. Trees, kiosks, buildings located nearby interfere with the direct passage of air currents and create unnecessary turbulence. The sea coast with its breeze is perfect (unless, of course, you have to jump over the bodies of the tourists). It is best to stay away from highways, airfields and power lines.
First, you need to determine the direction of the wind, just slobbering your finger. Now the kite is solemnly awarded to a friend (girlfriend, child, wife). You need to stand in front of your assistant, who must hold the snake above his head, perpendicular to the ground. The wind should blow at your back, the reel with the line should be in your hands.
So how to fly a kite? To begin with, you need to slowly move away from a friend at a distance of about 20 meters, while unwinding the leash. Having given the command: “Let go!”, Sharply pull the rail towards you. With good wind strength, the kite itself will soar in the air, and all that remains is to enthusiastically watch its flight. Otherwise, you will have to run a little more over the field until the structure catches the air flow.
How to fly a kite correctly with different wind strengths? If it flies only when the person controlling it is running, then the wind is too weak. With fairly strong air currents, the flying structure easily floats in the air, and no additional effort is needed. The optimal wind speed for launching a paper model should be 3-6 m / s.
If the tension of the leash thread is too strong, then it should be unwound a little. If the wind dies down, then the snake is pulled to itself. To return the structure to the ground, it is necessary to gradually wind up the rail and go home with a sense of accomplishment.
Trembling, alive, he strives upward, towards freedom and the sun, trying to flutter out of his hands and break the leash. How to assemble a kite? After all, it is about him!
You must have read S. Marshak as a child. One of his works deals with the life of a schoolchild, an important part of which at that stage were just the same kites. Among the boys, it was considered prestigious not only to make the largest one that would last the longest in the air, but also the most durable one: after all, real battles were fought! Whose will not fall to the ground ?! In addition to the excitement, the practical value of the structure was also meant: twine and other scrap materials were very expensive. And the guys, naturally, did not have the slightest idea about the properties of aerodynamics: everything was done empirically.
Now there are more concepts, but snakes have become a rarity. Although even in the last century, scientists used them already on business: with their help it was possible to carry out meteorological research lifting devices to a height of 1000 m. But this is a great way to keep a child busy and get closer to him even more! Let's try to revive traditions?
First you need to consider: the lighter the structure and the larger its plane, the higher the likelihood that the kite will take off... Therefore, the materials for manufacturing should be light: we will take wooden shingles for the frame, and you can cover it with thin paper or foil. For a larger product, you will need canvas, plastic wrap (owners of crazy handles even fit an ordinary garbage bag) or thin cardboard. All this is held together with threads / twine / thin wire. Do you want to use threads? Be sure to coat them with glue after finishing work!
Agree, the answer to the question "how to assemble a kite" is not so difficult!
Understanding how to fly a kite is almost as important as knowing how to make one. After all, even small birds are taught to fly by their parents, and they have wings from birth!
A small kite is quite capable of flying in the corridor, according to the principle of a paper airplane. It is only important to run with him evenly, with the same speed. Thrown up and ... forward! For a big flyer you need space and a light breeze... Choose a place in advance: it can be the seashore, a wide field or an ordinary stadium. Eliminate possible obstacles and make sure that there are not many people around.
Is there a support group with you? Let them step aside and keep an eye on both: getting a design in the face is a dubious pleasure, and it is better to keep the memory of the event not in the form of scars, but in the form of photographs.
Remember how surfers catch the wave? And so you will need to catch the moment when the flyer begins to rise, drawn by the currents of air masses. Gently straighten the structure, untangle the tail. Throw up and start running quickly against the wind - this gives you an initial speed. A properly glued snake will quickly rise upward, gradually unwinding the string. Is that what happened? You don't need to run anymore. Enjoy the result!
Nuance: It will be difficult for a small child to launch on their own at first. Choose a smaller model. Make sure that he does not get tangled in the string or cut his hands with it. The spreading tail may well whip in the face - before launching, spread it out on the back of the ground. Ideally, practice first in the hallway.
Did you know?
Skillful Japanese know how to assemble a kite in a wide variety of configurations. Taking the design of a balloon as a basis, they make outlandish animals, coat the string with glue, sprinkle it with crushed glass and annually arrange real battle shows. The kids of the time of Marshak never dreamed of this! And what about your children?
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The desire to take off and reach unknown heights is inherent in each of us. And even though, unlike birds, we cannot soar in the sky on our own, but we are able to give the joy of observing a free flight to ourselves and our children. Think we're talking about a plane ticket? But no. We just want to tell you a few ways to make a kite. This simplest aircraft, made from improvised tools with your own hands, will give you a lot of positive impressions and emotions.
Did you know that the first kites roamed the skies of Ancient China back in the second century BC? NS.? Today, the art of building and running them is in vogue again. And every year, on every second Sunday of October, World Kite Day is celebrated.
By the way, the hero of our today's article is sometimes called "kite" in a foreign manner. So, when you come across this term, do not be surprised.
And now it's time to do snake building.
For work, you will need the simplest materials at hand:
Instead of wooden twigs, thin window glazing beads will do, and tracing paper can be replaced with plain paper (but remember that the lighter the kite, the better it will fly).
Put the resulting blank on tracing paper and cut out a quadrangle (well, you can't dare to call it a rhombus from the point of view of mathematics), for which the crossed sticks will be diagonals. Tape the twigs to paper backing, pay special attention to the corners.
Cut a tape about 2 m long and 2 cm wide from tracing paper. Glue it around the perimeter of the quadrangle with tape.
Glue the intersection of the rods on both sides of the tracing paper with tape. Using a hot nail on the fire, carefully burn through the through hole to fix the thread to the snake.
Thread the thread through the hole, make a loop, and tie it around the cross. Remember that the loop should be on the inside of the kite. Tie a thread, cord or fishing line to the loop, wound on a spool (see the end of the article for how to make a spool).
The most crucial stage has come - decoration. Entrust this task to the child: he will independently decorate the craft at his own discretion. If you are assembling a test specimen to study its flight characteristics, you can skip the design stage.
The simplest kite is ready. You can go outside to catch the wind and cheer yourself up.
A little time, accuracy, strict adherence to the step-by-step photo instructions - and your kite will be ready to take off on its first flight. You will find that conquering the heavenly spaces is an exciting experience. Moreover, this version of the kite is more advanced than the first. He equipped with a bridle, making it easier to operate.
For work you will need:
Put the blank on paper, circle it with a marker, leaving a couple of centimeters around the perimeter for allowances. Make notches on the allowances so that the edges do not wrinkle when folded.
To strengthen the frame, tie additional pieces of wire on the back of the structure.
It remains to consolidate the cherished thread of management. In order for the kite to fly, it must be done correctly. Regardless of its size and shape, fasten the rope in 3 places on the frame on the back of the product. Next, tie its ends, stepping back from the center of the structure by 30 cm, and tie a thread.
Craft it with your kids and you get triple benefits:
* based on materials from handmadecharlotte.com
Lubricate a 48 cm long stick with PVA and glue to the center line of the workpiece.
* based on materials from eventor.ru
Cut several strips 2.5 cm wide.
Mark the inner circle, use a pair of compasses or a suitable template.
Roll the cut strips along the contour of the cutouts, glue with hot melt glue.
Glue the inner ring in the same way.
Glue the second circle on top of it.
Glue the end of the long thread to the inner surface of the spool and wind the thread.
So that it does not get confused, tie a match to its end, fix it with glue. Thread the thread through the slot on the outer ring.
With such a convenient device, your flying kite will conquer not only the sky, but also the hearts of your children.
Good day to all!
Most recently I read the author's review with irecommend about a kite with Aliexpress and I really wanted to launch one with a child, since in my childhood there was no such fun. And just a couple of days later we saw a kite in retail in the Fix Price store in St. Petersburg, without hesitation purchased.
I must say right away that to launch a kite need a wind outside... In the calm, there is even no point in going out with him for a walk.
It is not recommended to fly kites in strong, gusty winds.
Name of product:
Kite Sport & Fun from the store Fix Price
the size 135 * 65cm; rope length 30 meters
Price - 99 rubles
Manufacturer country: China
Design options: in the Fix Price store in St. Petersburg I saw lion, bird, plane and dolphin. My daughter liked the lion more.
Composition: dacron (190T), fiberglass, polypropylene.
In the characteristics of the snake there is no detailed description, how to launch and collect it, but it is written that shelf-life Unlimited... I laughed at this moment, because even after one launch, a hole appeared on the snake (the quality is Chinese and that says it all).
In a rustling transparent bag, the snake looks very much like an umbrella.
And inside is directly canvas snake with tail and frame;
Spool for winding the thread and the thread itself (leer), in this case line.
The reel is made of cheap plastic, but special cuts are made on it so that the line can be fixed and it does not unwind. It's comfortable!
The fishing line is tied to a special hole in the snake's canvas.
And on the other side of the canvas into special plastic grooves ...
Inserted flexible plastic black stick, it is also included.
The serpent is assembled. You can run. This does not require special skills, everything is quite simple.
We go out into the open area (in some field).
Convenient when flying a kite 2 persons, one initially holds it above his head, and then, upon a signal, releases it, the second person unwinds the fishing line and held the kite in the sky, catches and feels the direction of the wind.
There is no need to run with a kite, but my daughter really liked this activity, so he did not fly with her for long.
Since the line is 30 meters, the kite will be able to climb high enough in good wind.
Leo superman in yellow tights caused a storm of positive emotions in a child passing by adults and my husband and I were also very interested in watching him fly over our head.
The Chinese believe that soaring in the sky the kite carries away with it all diseases and hardships.
