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The Science of Kites!
‘There are actually several bits of physics at play here and, interestingly, they’re the pretty much the same physics that help lift an airplane off of the ground. These are also known as the four forces of flight. The first, of course, is lift. Basically, the wind blows on your kite – some of it hits the kite directly,…
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A kite flies because the wind pushes it
‘The wind exerts a force on the kite. You can feel this force when you stand with the kite in the wind. The wind pushes the kite (and you). The force can be so strong that you find it difficult to stand still. The wind will blow you away. The wind also pushes the kite when it flies. It cannot blow the kite away as the kite…
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How much wind does a kiteboarder need to fly a kite?
‘Minimum wind speed is one of kiteboarding's classic dilemmas. One thing is certain: a windless day is for kitesurfing what a flat ocean is for a surfer. So, what's the minimum wind speed you need to launch a kite, have fun for a couple of hours, and then land it safely on the beach? The wisest answer depends upon a mix of…
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What Is The Most Popular Kind Of Kite?
‘If you have ever attended a kite festival or gone to a beach or park where kite-flying is popular, you might have seen a wide variety of kites in all sorts of designs and in many striking colours. Have you wondered about all these different kites? In this article, we’ll further discuss some other popular single-line kite…
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How to make a kite
‘Learning how to make a kite is surprisingly easy, and the materials needed to make one are easy to find. You probably already have everything you need already on hand at your house. • A large piece of plastic sheeting (A plastic tablecloth or a medium duty tarp) • Heavy duty tape • 2 to 4 long dowel rods – depending on…
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The finishing touches
‘Creating Your Kite Sail - The next step in how to make a kite is to create a sail to catch the wind and make your kite fly. Start by laying your plastic out completely flat. Then place the kite frame you just created onto your plastic. Using a straight edge guideline like a yardstick and a marker, trace the diamond shape…
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Tips on How to Fly a Kite
Elsa has to call Tiffi to share with her all that she found on Google. They definitely need to fly some kites! “Hi Tiffi, you guys have to learn how to fly kites!” exclaims Elsa. “I just found a bunch of information that I can share with you and I just found some instructions on how to make them. It doesn’t look that…
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Time to build the kites
Before you know it Friday is here! The girls arrive at Tiffi’s house bright and early the next morning. They are all so excited and can’t wait to begin. Tiffi has already set up the supplies that they will need and she shows them the directions. “Hey girls, I was looking into other summer ideas that we might want to do,”…
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Tiffi shares some memories
“I’m back, let’s continue now,” says Rachel. “I remember when Kimmy met up with a genie in the surf shop. She told Kimmy that she could grant her a wish but the wish had to bless someone other than herself. She wished that the Friends’ studio would give her special powers and allow her to help the players in the Friend’s…
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Today is a perfect day to fly a kite!
A week goes by and Tiffi checks in with the guys to find out if they made their kites yet. Make their kites? Seriously Tiffi? It was much easier for them all to meet at the store and purchase everything that they needed. A few days later Tiffi checks the weather and tomorrow looks like it might be a perfect day to fly the…
