What is a Stunt Kite
A stunt kite has a delta shape and is manipulated via 2 control lines. There are many variations in the market place with varying materials. The most common is what they call rip-stop polyester and nylon. Carbon fiber tubing is used because it is very light weight for the spars.
The braided spectra line used to control a stunt kite control for a number of important reasons. One is It is very strong provides no stretch and maintains its slipperiness’ even after it gets wrapped up many times.
How a Stunt Kite is Controlled?
There are two control lines on your basic stunt kite one for the left and right hands. Meaning it takes two hands to pilot a stunt kite. The pilot will control pitch with tension on the control lines a number of ways. One way to do this is by walking backwards or forwards, the second is by running backwards or forwards.
Tricks Can Be Preformed With a Stunt Kite
Once a pilot has learned to fly the stunt kite tricks can be preformed. Many very complex flight patterns can be combined to put on quite a show. The tricks are created with a series of pulls and pushes on the control lines. Incredible loops, flips end over end, stalls and maneuvers where the sport kite seems to just drop out of the sky only to recover at the last second. The average sport kite can attain speeds of up to as much as 60 mph in a dive.
The flight conditions are suited for the 3 to 9 mph for most stunt kites but there are models designed for high winds as much as 30 mph. Today there are designs made from very light materials that will fly indoors and no wind conditions outside. The flight characteristics are as versatile as the imagination. Almost whatever you can imagine your can perform.
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
4 Problems the Novice Stunt Kite Pilot Can Expect
Once you gain some experience and know how to pilot a stunt kite you will want to advance to some of the more exciting kites. As this kite pilot has done, see him flying a new more advanced stunt kite in this picture.
1. The kite is not performing as expected – This is one of the common things that beginners encounter. If you happen to notice that your kite is behaving peculiarly, then you should do an overall check on it. If it is the first time you tried to launched it, make sure that you assembled it properly. Most kite kits include an easy to follow instructions; therefore, it is best that you read it once again just to make sure. Make sure that the bridle lines of the kite are not wrapped around any spars. After that, check the bridle setting, if it is correctly established.
2. The kite turns or dives into the ground just right after liftoff – This thing happens usually when there is something wrong with the lines, in terms of its positioning. Make sure that the right line goes to the right side of the stunt kite while the left line on its left side. The flying lines of your kite should have the same length. If one of the lines is longer than the other line, the kite will always have a tendency to turn towards the side with the longer line. You can also check if the bridle settings are the same, in this kind of situation. Make sure to do these things so that your kite will no longer dive, and instead soar high when you lift it off.
3. Your kite flies too slow or too fast – One thing that you should always keep in mind is that control lines can have a significant effect on your stunt kites’ flying performance. If your kite has a short line, it will be more responsive, but it will go faster as well. With a longer line, the kite will fly slower, giving you time to respond and make adjustments, but it can also become more sluggish. If you want your kite to have better maneuverability, then you should adjust your lines accordingly.
4. Twisted or tangled lines – This is usually caused by unwinding lines off the reel or handle at the opposite direction where they were supposed to be wound on. Therefore, it is best to avoid it, which is by making sure that when you first start to unwind the lines; they are coming off from the reel untwisted.
These are the common stunt kites problems the beginner may run into while learning to fly. It’s best to have a companion with you when you are going through the learning process and practicing flying your kite. It is always easier to solve problems when you have someone to help spot the problems you will run into during the learning process.
1. The kite is not performing as expected – This is one of the common things that beginners encounter. If you happen to notice that your kite is behaving peculiarly, then you should do an overall check on it. If it is the first time you tried to launched it, make sure that you assembled it properly. Most kite kits include an easy to follow instructions; therefore, it is best that you read it once again just to make sure. Make sure that the bridle lines of the kite are not wrapped around any spars. After that, check the bridle setting, if it is correctly established.
2. The kite turns or dives into the ground just right after liftoff – This thing happens usually when there is something wrong with the lines, in terms of its positioning. Make sure that the right line goes to the right side of the stunt kite while the left line on its left side. The flying lines of your kite should have the same length. If one of the lines is longer than the other line, the kite will always have a tendency to turn towards the side with the longer line. You can also check if the bridle settings are the same, in this kind of situation. Make sure to do these things so that your kite will no longer dive, and instead soar high when you lift it off.
3. Your kite flies too slow or too fast – One thing that you should always keep in mind is that control lines can have a significant effect on your stunt kites’ flying performance. If your kite has a short line, it will be more responsive, but it will go faster as well. With a longer line, the kite will fly slower, giving you time to respond and make adjustments, but it can also become more sluggish. If you want your kite to have better maneuverability, then you should adjust your lines accordingly.
4. Twisted or tangled lines – This is usually caused by unwinding lines off the reel or handle at the opposite direction where they were supposed to be wound on. Therefore, it is best to avoid it, which is by making sure that when you first start to unwind the lines; they are coming off from the reel untwisted.
These are the common stunt kites problems the beginner may run into while learning to fly. It’s best to have a companion with you when you are going through the learning process and practicing flying your kite. It is always easier to solve problems when you have someone to help spot the problems you will run into during the learning process.
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Great Stunt Kite Flying Information
As experienced stunt kite pilots know, these kites can reach and exceed speeds of one hundred miles per hour. The new beginner pilot can experience hundreds of pounds of pull and should be prepared for the excitement. You should do your homework first because as a beginner being somewhat a novice there are dangers to be aware of.
Learning to fly a stunt kite and perform stunts is not difficult and most from the ages of about 10 through seniors can learn. But as with anything the novice or beginner will need to get an understanding of the some of the basics first.
Successful Stunt Kite Piloting
The place to begin for the novice is to either watch a training video. You will learn what the parts of a stunt kite are called. How to put one together and most important learn what the wind window is. The next step would be how to launch and how to land. Once the basics are learned the next step would be some of the basic maneuvers. These consist of Left turn, right turn figure eights and so on.
Some tips on the beginner’s first kite that will have a bearing on learning to fly. Consider line length, short control lines can be challenging and harder for the novice to control. Using control lines that are a bit longer say 80 to 125 feet are a little more forgiving on response time. It makes learning a little easier for the beginner.
To prepare for the first flights a little help from a friend will speed the learning process. With the dual line stunt kite it will need to be assembled and the control line attached first. With help holding the kite while this is done to keep some tension on the lines. Then the helper can give the kite a gentle lift into the air for the launch.
Without a helper turn the kite upside down and when ready to launch with each control line one in each hand straight in front of you take a step back while pulling the control lines down by your side for launch. If at first this fails try again, and do not be impatient as it may take a few tries to get equal pull on the control lines so the flight is straight up instead of a spin into the ground.
Here you will find a collection of beginner kite videos, included in this collection:
Choosing Your Stunt Kite
The Assembly and Anatomy of a Stunt Kite
Where to Fly Your Stunt Kite
How to Fly a Stunt Kite
Stunt Kite Pre-Launch
How to Use the Wind Window
Beginning to Fly Your Stunt Kite
Controlling and Maneuvering
Landing Your Stunt Kite and the Clean Up Process
Remember to always go through a pre-launch checklist like any good pilot would do. What should be on the list? Everything, hazards in the area, line connections, proper assembly and room for you to back up while flying.
More help for the beginner or novice kite pilots on tricks maneuvers some of the different types of kites and videos.
Learning to fly a stunt kite and perform stunts is not difficult and most from the ages of about 10 through seniors can learn. But as with anything the novice or beginner will need to get an understanding of the some of the basics first.
Successful Stunt Kite Piloting
The place to begin for the novice is to either watch a training video. You will learn what the parts of a stunt kite are called. How to put one together and most important learn what the wind window is. The next step would be how to launch and how to land. Once the basics are learned the next step would be some of the basic maneuvers. These consist of Left turn, right turn figure eights and so on.
Some tips on the beginner’s first kite that will have a bearing on learning to fly. Consider line length, short control lines can be challenging and harder for the novice to control. Using control lines that are a bit longer say 80 to 125 feet are a little more forgiving on response time. It makes learning a little easier for the beginner.
To prepare for the first flights a little help from a friend will speed the learning process. With the dual line stunt kite it will need to be assembled and the control line attached first. With help holding the kite while this is done to keep some tension on the lines. Then the helper can give the kite a gentle lift into the air for the launch.
Without a helper turn the kite upside down and when ready to launch with each control line one in each hand straight in front of you take a step back while pulling the control lines down by your side for launch. If at first this fails try again, and do not be impatient as it may take a few tries to get equal pull on the control lines so the flight is straight up instead of a spin into the ground.
Here you will find a collection of beginner kite videos, included in this collection:
Choosing Your Stunt Kite
The Assembly and Anatomy of a Stunt Kite
Where to Fly Your Stunt Kite
How to Fly a Stunt Kite
Stunt Kite Pre-Launch
How to Use the Wind Window
Beginning to Fly Your Stunt Kite
Controlling and Maneuvering
Landing Your Stunt Kite and the Clean Up Process
Remember to always go through a pre-launch checklist like any good pilot would do. What should be on the list? Everything, hazards in the area, line connections, proper assembly and room for you to back up while flying.
More help for the beginner or novice kite pilots on tricks maneuvers some of the different types of kites and videos.
Sunday, May 2, 2010
Sport Kites
Sport kites aka today’s modern stunt kite will indeed get the kids off the computer and the couch. Guaranteed the excitement of piloting, competing, or just watching the sport kites is a true force to be reckoned with. The modern sport kites are controlled by two to four control lines. The maneuverability just cannot be explained, it must be seen to be appreciated.
Take a look at this sport kite being flown to music and see for yourself if you do not agree that you and the kids will be overwhelmed with excitement. This video is a mystery ballet and I think you will enjoy it.
The flight characteristics of sport kites are limited only by your imagination. The maneuvers are executed by combinations of pushes and pulls on the control lines. It is incredible the types of patterns of loops and dives and the type of tricks the can be preformed.
Take a look at this sport kite being flown to music and see for yourself if you do not agree that you and the kids will be overwhelmed with excitement. This video is a mystery ballet and I think you will enjoy it.
The flight characteristics of sport kites are limited only by your imagination. The maneuvers are executed by combinations of pushes and pulls on the control lines. It is incredible the types of patterns of loops and dives and the type of tricks the can be preformed.
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