But they didn’t write a very important thing: how to fly a kite. But in vain, because this is a rather crucial moment, in which there are several subtleties, very simple, but nevertheless significant. You can spend a lot of time figuring this out on your own, and you could actually damage the structure. Therefore, we correct ourselves and tell you how to fly a kite.
Place to fly
This is not always easy. You need to fly a kite in a field. Ideal if the place is located on a hill. It is necessary that the grass on the field is not high, because, firstly, the rail and tail can get caught in the grass when launching, and secondly, it is not very convenient to run in waist-deep grass while lifting or while controlling the kite. Important! We launch away from trees. And very important! Away from high voltage wires!!!
How to fly a kite. Management
That kite, the design of which only needs to be flown by two people. One person remains in place with the kite, holding it above his head against the wind, and the second moves away from him about 50 meters, unwinding the line. The stronger the wind, the further you need to move away. At a signal from the one with the lifeline, the person with the kite releases it upward. At the same time, the man with the rope begins to run - the kite rises into the sky.
When the kite rises, you can gradually begin to release (etch) the line in order to gain height. If there is a sudden gust of wind, you should release the line a little to relieve the wind pressure on the kite. If the wind dies down, you need to, on the contrary, pull the kite towards you or go against the wind.
The wind is gusty near the ground, and with such wind the kite begins to “swing” (swing), so you must try to raise the kite as high as possible from the ground, where the wind is stronger and more uniform.
Video of our kite in flight
Precautionary measures
- Firstly, we do not run near high-voltage wires. This was mentioned above.
- Secondly, it is advisable to have gloves, otherwise you can cut your hands with the handrail or even lose a finger. Take this moment seriously.
The Chinese have long believed that a kite soaring in the sky takes away all illnesses, misfortunes and worries. In addition, flying a kite is always a spectacular and quite simple activity. The main thing is to choose the right place and take into account some nuances.
What child doesn't dream of flying a colorful kite? What could it be stronger than that the delight with which children watch a toy soaring in the sky? “Daddy, let’s make a snake!” - says your beloved child. And the father, in response, scratches the top of his head with concern, since assembling a kite and flying it seems especially difficult. But it's not like that at all.
Theoretical minimum
Before you fly a kite, you need to familiarize yourself with the basic concepts:
A lifeline is a thread that is used to control a flying toy;
The bridle is the strong threads woven together that secure the kite to the rail;
Load-bearing area - the size of the kite's projection onto a horizontal surface;
Load-bearing capacity is the lifting force of one unit of load-bearing area;
The center of pressure is the center of the bearing area.
How to make a toy fly?
How to make a kite so that it floats? To do this, its surface should not be flat, but curve upward under the pressure of the air flow. That is why, when making a kite, it is not recommended to pull the material (paper, oilcloth, fabric) too tightly. Sometimes it is enough to secure just the corners. The center of gravity must be shifted towards the tail, otherwise long soaring will not be achieved.
The leading edge of the kite must be carefully taped or reinforced to avoid turbulence. For those who do not yet know how to fly a kite, it is better to give preference to flying models that have a long tail- it gives the correct balance to the entire structure.
Another important element- this is a bridle that should consist of two threads. But such a kite is quite difficult to control, so beginners are better off using a triple bridle.
Home workshop - manufacturing stages
1. To assemble the simplest type of kite, you need to take two thin pine, bamboo or plastic slats 30 and 50 cm long. We measure 15 cm from the end of the longer plank and fasten the small slats at a right angle using strong threads. This creates a crosspiece for a flying toy.
2. At the ends of the planks 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 lubricated 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 slender legs beloved woman (what will please you).
5. Now you can start attaching the bridle. To do this, take a spool of fishing line, which is attached to the left corner of the workpiece. Then you need to stretch it to the nose of the kite, and from there to the right corner to determine the length of the bridle. Cut the thread and attach the tip to the right corner of the kite (you get a long thread from one edge to the other). Now we take the reel again, fasten 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 and tie it to the middle of the first thread.
6. The tail of the 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. Flying a kite is impossible without a leash. To do this, a long strong thread is tied to the bridle, at the end of which you can tie a small stick for ease of control.
Flat flying structures
Such kites are the simplest and most famous. The frame is made of pine or any other light wood. The covering is made of film or paper. Paper does not provide structural stability, so it must be durable (micalette, tissue or rice). If film is used, it should have poor stretch, but at the same time stick well to the frame (it is best to buy acrylic).
What does a snake monk look like?
This flying model got its name due to its resemblance to the hood of a monastic robe. This kite is perfectly centered, so a two-lead bridle is sufficient to launch it. The tail is used as a balancer and should be light and thin. It is better to choose dense material for such a kite, since under gusts of wind it wrinkles too easily and falls.
Bow flying design
This is one of the varieties of flat kite. The frame is built from a pair of slats, which ensures lightness. In this case, the front rail gives rigidity to the entire structure, but there is greater sensitivity to wind. Beginners are not always able to master flying this type of kite the first time.
Box design
This type of homemade kite looks quite solid, but is quite simple to perform. He doesn't need a tail. Moreover, such snakes can lift small loads, so you can place a small digital camera in them, after turning it on for video recording or burst shooting. In this way you can get absolutely unique shots bird's-eye. But the box-shaped structure stays well in the air only in strong winds.
How to fly a kite: choosing a place
To ensure that nothing interferes with the flight process, you should choose open areas without any obstacles. Trees, kiosks, buildings located nearby interfere with direct passage air flow and create unnecessary swirls. The sea coast with its breeze is perfect (unless, of course, you have to jump over the bodies of vacationers). It is better to stay away from roads, airfields and power lines.
How to fly a kite (instructions)
First you need to determine the direction of the wind by simply slobbering on your finger. Now the kite is solemnly presented to a friend (girlfriend, child, wife). You need to stand opposite your assistant, who must hold the kite above his head, perpendicular to the ground. The wind should be blowing at your back, the reel with the line should be in your hands.
So how to fly a kite? First, you need to slowly move away from your friend at a distance of about 20 meters, while unwinding the leash. Having given the command: “Let go!”, sharply pull the rail towards you. If the wind is strong enough, the kite will soar in the air, and all you can do is watch its flight in raptures. Otherwise, you will have to run around the field a little more until the structure catches the air flow.
How to fly a kite correctly different strengths wind? If it flies only when the person driving it runs, then the wind is too weak. With fairly strong air currents, the flying structure floats in the air with ease, and no additional effort is required. 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 subsides, the snake is pulled towards itself. To return the structure to the ground, you need to gradually reel in the rope and go home with a sense of accomplishment.
Making something yourself and seeing how it works is definitely fun. That's why people launch boats, paper airplanes, or other crafts. This is a great way to spend time outside with your child. How to fly a kite so that it flies high, and how to control it correctly?
From the outside, everything looks simple - people launch complex figures into the air and can themselves set their height and speed of movement. How to achieve this? And why do snakes fly without large wings or other devices other than the tail?
From the outside, the flight of a kite seems amazing. Especially when it rises smoothly on its own and holds on for a long time, carried away by unknown forces. A person regulates the speed and height of the kite by moving and pulling the line.
If you delve deeper, you can understand that immediately upon launch, 4 natural forces will act on it:
- lifting and driving force(wind);
- resistance;
- gravity.
The interaction of forces ensures flight. Resistance occurs under certain conditions. This happens when air opposes any moving body. It’s easy to check the activity of the force - open your palm and move it from side to side. You will feel slight resistance.
Now take the cardboard and start fanning yourself with it. The difference is immediately noticeable - the air seems to slow down the movement. The operator uses this force.
He starts flying a kite like this: he places the kite on the ground, takes the line and pulls it, moving quickly against the wind. The kite will take off. It is important to choose the angle here, as this will affect the overall take-off speed. If there is a breeze outside, a vacuum zone forms on top of the kite, which gives confidence to the movement. The aircraft uses the vacuum zone and begins to hover like an open sail.
It turns out that the main conditions for the rapid take-off and subsequent flight of a kite is the angle of attack, which is also the angle of the required lift. If the kite stands upright, the natural air resistance will increase, and at the same time the lifting force will increase. In a horizontal position it decreases quickly.
Wind characteristics for flights
It is not for nothing that it is named so - its flight primarily depends on the presence and strength of the wind. In calm weather, even a well-designed model will remain motionless. The only thing that can simulate wind is physical effort, but then the operator will have to run constantly.
Force
First of all, before launching, you should check the weather: tree branches, leaves and grass are moving, raised flags are moving, visible small ripples? Great, the weather is right. It is important to find the “golden mean” of air flow activity. Strong gusts can break or blow the kite away.
Direction
Now the kite has taken off and is soaring. The best position is with your back to the wind, facing the kite. Determining the direction of air flow is easy. Where is the grass bending, the tips of the flags pointing, the packages flying? You can expose your face to the gusts of wind, feel how it touches your cheeks.
Those friends who managed to launch kites will serve as tips.
How to choose a launch location
To fly a kite properly, you must first choose a suitable location. Sometimes the launch is difficult - the kite has barely risen, spins constantly, tensions the fishing line. It will gain stability later when it reaches a certain height. Or it took off easily, and then “ran around”, becoming uncontrollable.
It is more convenient to fly kites from a small elevation - a hill, an embankment, a platform. You need to choose a flat place, not crowded with foreign objects. After launch, attention will be focused on the kite hovering above, so it is important to ensure freedom of movement in advance. It would be a shame to suddenly stumble while running.
Thus, perfect place to launch:
- level, without debris and obstacles;
- on a hill, a small embankment;
- There are no houses, horizontal bars, trees, roads, or airport nearby.
Launching a kite: step-by-step instructions
To enjoy free flight, you need to fly the kite correctly. Take into account the weather, wind strength, choose a location, calculate the ideal launch angle.
First of all, using the means at hand, determine the current direction of the wind. Remember, he is more active at altitude.
Flying a kite - alone, together
Stronger wind. It is enough to release the kite by unclenching your hands, having previously positioned yourself with your back to the gusts. Before launching, point the nose of the kite up, holding the handrail nearby, at the base. After releasing, slowly unwind the thread, increasing the height.
Launching together. An assistant holds the kite, pointing its nose upward. You, having unwinded 20 meters of thread from the spool, step back. Command your assistant to open his hands and at the same time throw the kite. Watch as the released kite quickly takes off, carried away by gusts of wind. Adjust the flight through the tension and length of the thread.
Light wind. It seems that there is absolutely no wind below, but the tops of the trees are actively swaying. This means that he is strong enough, only at a height. Then it is important to help the kite climb onto it.
Running alone. Taking a position with your back to the gusts of wind, place the kite down on the ground exactly perpendicular, “facing” you. Unwinding the rope, slowly move away, trying to keep him in the previously specified position.
Having walked 8-10 steps away, sharply pull the unwound rope and run until the kite gradually rises, reaching the area of active wind. When you feel how it catches the air currents, stop. Now you can adjust the soaring of the kite.
Launching together. The snake is held by an assistant. This method is great for family launches, when children help parents. Hold it high, aligning it strictly perpendicular to the gusts of wind. At this time, the child moves away, unwinding the rope.
When he rewinds 2-3 meters, ask him to run. Unclench your hands in time, giving the kite the opportunity to take off. That's it, now help the baby regulate the flight of the kite. Be an assistant, telling your child the nuances of control. This way he can quickly learn how to fly a kite.
Flight Control
Basically it all depends on the actual wind strength:
- The wind has died down, the kite is falling - pull the rope faster by lowering your hand or stepping back. Make sure the thread remains taut at all times.
- Intensified - on the contrary, unwind the rope, at the same time slightly loosening the tension and approaching the soaring kite. The main task is to catch moments of wind change and adjust the thread tension in time. To make the kite quickly rush forward, loosen it; if it goes down, tighten it.
- The flight is unstable - at first it soars, then suddenly begins to fall. Observing chaotic movements, you need to grasp the dynamics. Remember, the direction of flight always depends on the position of the kite's nose.
Body position
From the launch videos, it is noticeable that the person always places the kite in front of him. This makes it more convenient to track the flight, control the tension force and length of the rope. Periodically you need to move - run or move your hands. It all depends on the strength and direction of the wind.
The starting position is with your back to him, ensuring freedom of possible movements.
First maneuvers
It is more difficult to launch when the wind is weak or, conversely, strong. If the gusts cannot be determined, they are constantly changing and the kite is prowling, trying to snatch the fishing line, then it is better to wait it out. Regulating flight in such conditions is extremely difficult and even dangerous.
There is no wind, the launch will be complicated. You will have to replace the elements with physical effort, constantly running so that the kite remains at the previously set height. It's easier when there is wind at the top. Then it is enough to lift the kite, and later the elements themselves will pick it up.
Always look where the nose is pointing, this determines the flight path. Down - the snake will fall, up - it will rise.
If the kite falls
The following maneuvers will save the situation - loosen the initial tension of the rope, allowing the wind to straighten the flight on its own. You can carefully adjust the direction of your nose. Wait for it to rise up and return the rope to its original tension. Adjust its length according to the wind pressure.
Is the fall inevitable? Loosen the rope and let the kite slowly lower itself.
Landing
We've had our fill, it's time to plant the kite. The right approach is needed here, especially when the wind is strong. Many people believe that it is enough to wind the thread and it will fly by itself. This approach is dangerous for crafts. Strong air currents can break the thread or harm the snake.
It is better to ensure a safe landing for the kite. Plant it across the wind. First, take a position with the kite 90 degrees downwind. Now slowly approach the floating aircraft, while shortening the thread. Make sure it remains taut and pliable enough.
Is it blowing hard? It is worth moving, looking for the area where it is weakened and landing there. Move, shortening the length of the stretched thread if possible. Strong wind usually blows in gusts in one specific direction. There are quiet places there. It is important to find such a safe area and land the kite.
Safety precautions
Although flying a kite is considered a harmless activity, there are a number of precautions that should be kept in mind.
To avoid catching a cold, we now use outerwear from membrane fabric. Usually this is a jacket and pants, sometimes overalls. We put on a set of thermal underwear on a naked body (not a T-shirt!), it retains heat by repelling moisture from the body. After all, when actively spending time in an ordinary autumn jacket or woolen sweater, children sweat, hence the trouble - their wet body is blown cold wind and the child gets sick.
The more you wrap the children up, the worse it gets. It turns out vicious circle and parents choose the option of staying at home rather than going out. Membrane fabric protects from the wind; it is not blown, but breathes. When not very comfortable temperature outdoor air, you can wear a fleece jacket on top of your thermal underwear or just take it with you until you feel how the “thermal underwear set + membrane outerwear” rule works.
It is necessary to ensure that the child's body is dry. This can be done by running your hand through the neckline to the back and feeling it for moisture. High-quality thermal underwear does an excellent job of keeping you dry. We bought it from Sportmaster and Champion because we are afraid of fakes and do not skimp on quality. If you take into account the recommendations presented, the child will remain dry, which means he will not freeze.
Walking in any weather helps strengthen our immunity. And in order not to be distracted by the unpleasant wind, you need not only to dress correctly, but also to do something pleasant. Then you won’t even remember the discomfort.
Kites and kites for children
Without rain, mushrooms will not grow, and without wind, a kite will not fly. Windy autumn days are a good time to launch. This activity also promotes increased motor activity child. You need to run so that the speed of the kite is sufficient and it does not fall to the ground.
Everything is so simple that there are no questions about how to assemble and fly a kite. Even a child can handle this. There is another benefit - children acquire new skills. For example, when we taught them how to tie a kite and explained the construction, they learned to tie knots in a new way.
The children loved this activity so much that we went further and bought them an aerobatic kite. In their eyes, it looks like a parachute, only smaller. The main thing is that it will not tear the child off the ground, which means it is safe. The children mastered kite control during their first walk and are now only improving their results.
There are traction kites. You cling to them using a special design - a trapezoid. The kite accompanies us on ski trips across the fields in winter, and along sea waves on the board. Our dad is just interested in these sports. And the children are also slowly practicing their flying skills with such an unusual kite.
The youngest son, Dim Dimych, four years old, has already switched to piloting a traction kite. For safety, we gave him the smallest representative from this line - a snake with an area of 3.5 square meters. The range of wind speeds should be 3-5 meters per second.
First of all, we check the speed of the kite without the participation of the child. If control is given without much effort and there are no powerful uncontrollable impulses, we give the kite to our son.
To determine wind speed we use the Beaufort scale
How to choose a kite
Most kites have line lengths up to 25 meters. For older children, they are 11 and 12 years old, this is already possible - they can handle the controls. Freely measure the distance to bushes or trees and the length of the slings.
But this length makes it difficult for Dim Dimych to grasp the meaning of which handle to pull the kite with so that it flies in the right direction. Therefore, especially for him, we unfasten such long lines and install shortened ones 3-4 meters long. An ordinary rope with a diameter of 2-3 mm is suitable for this purpose. With shortened lines, the kite loses its excess thrust and quickly and easily responds to the movements of the child’s hands.
A flying kite brings a lot of joy when a gust of wind pulls a child in one direction or another and the baby runs after a beautiful “parachute”. And if he himself lifts, steers, drops, sometimes it’s specifically for dad or mom “ big miracle“There is indescribable happiness in his eyes.
At such moments, we all forget that autumn and early winter are a dull time of year. Nature has no bad weather, there are unsuitable clothes and not knowing what to do.
I hope that our idea of how to carry out the windy autumn days someone will like it. And such terminology as “frequently ill child” will remind you less often. Personally, we now try not to miss opportunities and go out any day. The main thing is that there is a stadium, park or field nearby - any area above which there is air space free from wires and tree branches.
The video shows how we launch the kite.
Photo, video and text - Yulena Terekhova
It's not just children who love flying a kite. For adults, a fun hobby allows them to a short time to return to a carefree time again, to feel the joy of flight. You can buy a finished product, but it is much more interesting to make a kite on a string with your own hands. Using available materials and drawings you can easily cope with this task.
Types of kites you can make yourself
In order to make a kite with your own hands, you need 5 things: basic labor skills, materials, drawings, desire and patience. All designs are made according to the same principle: a base with aerodynamic properties different shapes and rope. The kite can be flat and voluminous, simple or consisting of several links.
Such a thing can be found in a store, but it will be a standard replicated version. It’s better to make a controlled kite yourself, and then fly it and enjoy the result.
The first who came up with the idea of launching a structure in the form of a kite or dragon into the sky were the Chinese. They took up this fascinating business in the 5th century BC.
Flat kite made of paper, nylon or polyethylene
You can make a simple option with your children pet snake, which is called "Monk".
- Take a sheet of thick paper of any color, A4 format. Place the lower right corner to the long left side so that it aligns with the short one. It turns out to be a triangle with an upper single part. Cut it off, unfold the sheet, you get a square.
- Mentally or with a pencil, draw a straight line between two opposite corners of the square - mark its axis.
- Bend the sheet so that the right and left side the square “lay down” on its axis.
- Bend the corners twice upward according to the accordion principle.
- Glue a thread 30 cm long into the middle of the accordion on both sides. The result is a “bridle”.
- Tie a rope strictly in the center of the bridle to launch and control the kite.
It is impossible to control a snake without a tail, so do not forget to make a rope from ribbons or threads intertwined and tied at the bottom with a tassel.
- Make 20 pieces of regular thread or 5-6 of wool. Their length for a small kite should be at least 50 cm.
- Place the cut pieces together and tie them with a tassel towards the end or braid them. You can decorate the tail with bows or paper triangles.
- Make a hole in the bottom corner of the kite, thread the tail through it and tie it in a knot or glue it.
- If you are using ribbons or strips of fabric instead of thread, thread them through the hole, wrap and hem top part to the bottom.
In addition to their decorative and entertainment functions, the first kites in China were used in construction. With their help, ropes were thrown across reservoirs and ravines for the subsequent construction of bridges.
Homemade kite in 5 minutes - video
Paper, fabric and wood construction
Compared to the “Monk”, there are some complications in the manufacture of this kite. In addition to paper, you will need thin wooden slats and fabric.
To make such a kite, prepare in advance:
- 2 notebook sheets;
- 3 slats (2 60 cm long, 1 – 40 cm);
- durable nylon thread;
- colored fabric.
Instructions for creating a flat “Russian” kite with your own hands - video
Diagram of a triangular kite made of polyethylene
The triangle kite is another type of flat design that is more difficult to manufacture. But the result of your work will definitely please you. The snake has a classic triangular shape, bright and very beautiful.
Materials you will need:
- plastic bag, better bright and dense;
- slats (straight sticks made of bamboo, willow, linden, pine or just window beads);
- rope or fishing line with a reel.
The dimensions of the finished product depend on the dimensions of the package and the height of the launcher. Use percentage notation as shown in the diagram. Decide which number is taken as 100%, and then use a calculator to calculate the specific values.
For accurate marking, substitute your values and calculate the parameters of the kite in centimeters
- Cut out the “body” of the kite from the bag according to the drawing.
- Prepare 4 slats of appropriate sizes: two side slats of the same size, one long longitudinal and one short transverse.
- Secure with any glue first the side slats on the sides, then the longitudinal one in the middle, and finally the central transverse one.
- Attach a keel in the middle of the kite using tape.
- In the center of the lower part of the canvas, cut a hole into which to thread a tail made from scraps of bags.
- Tie one fishing line to each corner and fasten them together with a knot.
- Attach a fishing line with a reel to the resulting “bridle” for launching and control.
Interesting fact. In ancient times kites used for military purposes: for reconnaissance, sending messages or gunpowder into enemy territory.
Drawing of a diamond-shaped product
This design is made according to the same principle as a triangular kite. You will need 2 slats (60 and 30 cm), a plastic bag, fishing line and tape.
- Fold the slats in a cross so that the short one intersects the long one at a height of one quarter of the total length.
- Tie them together with tape or rope.
- Place the resulting cross on a plastic bag.
We measure the required size and shape of the future kite
- Cut the fabric into a diamond shape, leaving a small margin.
- Pull it over the slatted cross, tuck the margin and glue or hem it.
We wrap the kite crosspiece with a bag and cut it off
- Tie a fishing line to the intersection of the sticks and to the lower corner of the diamond. Just in case, give it a few turns and secure it well.
We tie the fishing line to the intersection of the sticks
- Tie the fishing lines together with a knot to which attach the fishing line and reel. It turns out to be a bridle.
- Attach a tail, also cut from cellophane, to the end of the axial stick with tape.
In order for a kite to fly well, its tail must be 10 times longer than its base.
Interesting fact. In XIII - XIV centuries aerial structures were used to study natural phenomena and weather observations.
You can also use the diagram to make a kite.
Making your own diamond-shaped kite - video
How to make a bird-shaped design
To get a kite that resembles a bird in flight, use one trick: secure the string between the side parts. Under the pressure of the wind, it will either stretch or weaken, making the structure “winged”.
Necessary materials:
- 8 sticks with a diameter of less than 1 cm and a length of 30.5 cm, 3 sticks of 91.5 cm and 3 of 150 cm from linden or pine;
- nylon or polyethylene film;
- fishing line;
- coil.
- Place 150 cm long rods parallel to each other in front of you.
- Place a 91.5 cm stick across, 59.75 cm from the edge.
- Tie it with threads so that there is a distance of 30.5 cm between the first and second, and 61 cm between the second and third.
- Stepping back 30.5 cm to the larger side, apply a second stick 91.5 cm long.
- Tie 4 short slats at a distance of 30.5 cm from each other at an angle so that at the bottom they converge into a triangle (see diagram).
- Cover the closed ends of the short slats with the last 91.5 cm long slats. The result is a “manger” tied in the center of the structure.
- Tie everything together with threads coated with glue.
- Fasten the ends of long sticks that have been previously soaked in water. You need to wet them so that they do not break when bent.
- Stretch a fishing line between the ends of the “wings”.
- To make the “body” of the snake, cut out a pentagon from fabric (top and bottom sides are 30.5 cm each, height 91.5 cm + 2 cm for the hem). Make a square in the center with a side length of 30.5 cm.
- From the bottom corners of the square, measure 59.75 cm to the left and to the right.
- Draw segments from the ends of the top and bottom sides of the pentagon to the resulting points. The result was a canvas with a window in the middle.
- Sheath and glue the wooden frame of the kite.
- Additionally, cut out 4 inserts for the “manger”. Each size is 30.5 x 30.5 cm. Insert them into the “windows” and glue them.
- Make a tail from rope and leftover fabric, attach it to one side of the “manger”.
- On the other hand, make a bridle from two fishing lines tied together and tightly tie a thread with a reel (rail) to them.
To ensure that the structure does not fall on one side and does not fall apart in the air, strictly adhere to the dimensions and firmly tie the parts together.
It is problematic to fly such a kite alone, so call your comrades and get a surge of joy from launching the “bird” into the sky.
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Volumetric (box-shaped) kites
To create a volumetric kite you will need:
- wooden slats (window beads can be used) - 4 pcs. 1 m long and 6 60 cm;
- large garbage bags;
- a durable nylon harness on a spool from a hardware store;
- scotch;
- ruler;
- square;
- scissors;
- glue.
The voluminous kite flies high and beautifully, and you can make it yourself
Secrets of a successful launch
You can fly a kite alone, but this requires a certain skill. It’s more convenient and more fun to do it together. One holds a kite, the other a spool of fishing line or thread (rail). The main condition for a successful launch is the presence of a wind of 3–4 m/s, as well as an open place without trees and wires.
- The person holding the rope stands so that the wind blows at his back, unwinds 10–20 meters of rope and pulls it tight.
- The second one moves back the length of the rope, runs up and launches the kite. He must seize the moment and pull the rope.
- If the wind is not strong enough and the kite begins to lose height or cannot rise at all, the “leerman” will also have to run.
If you want to have a great time and get creative with the whole family, make a kite. Making it yourself is not at all difficult. The spirit of unity, joy and fun will be a reward for the time and effort spent.
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