TECH SHEET
 A Primer on Adhesives
Adhesives Magazine AKA Kiting 1982 Vol 4, #5 8
A Primer on Adhesives Conover, Len A article reviewing different glues and adhesives....

Kite Aerodynamics
Aerodynamics Magazine AKA Kiting Volume 9, #3 1987 12-14
Kite Aerodynamics Alexander, H.B. To gain an understanding of kite aerodynamics...

How high is it?
Altitude Magazine AKA Kiting Volume 7, #3 1985 17
How high is it? AKA How to determine the altitude your kite is flying.

Applique
Applique Web Page
SportKite.com

http://www.sportkite.com/ Applique Betancourt, Peter A graphical discussion of the "layering technique"

How Come my Kite Wont Fly?
Applique Magazine AKA Kiting Volume 6, #4 23
How Come my Kite Wont Fly? Van Guilder, Jack A discussion on how to repair a torn sail with applique.

Behavior of Boxes
Box Magazine AKA Kiting Volume 10, #1 1988 9-11, 14-1
Behavior of Boxes Loy, John An excellent discussion of how and why a box kite flies.

Little Attention to Influence
Bridle Magazine AKA Kiting Volume 6, #3 19-20
Little Attention to Influence Chalmers, Robin "One area of kite design which recieves less attention than any other is the design of the bridle. A good discussion on the one, two, and four point bridle.

The Secrets of Quadline bridling your two line kite
Bridle Magazine AKA Kiting volume 13, #3 1991 8-9
The Secrets of Quadline bridling your two line kite Hargus, Al Several methods of converting a dual line stunt kite in to a quad.

Profit from mistakes of experts
Delta Magazine AKA Kiting Volume 8, #1 1986 16-18
Profit from mistakes of experts Van Gilder, Jack Hints and techniques to building a beter delta.

Raging Controversy on Rudders
Delta Magazine AKA Kiting Volume 8, #5 (Sp. Ed.)1986 5
Raging Controversy on Rudders Van Gilder, John An intersting addition to the delta kite to corect yaw.

Of Rudders and Brass Bugles
Delta Magazine AKA Kiting Volume 9, #5 1987 2-3
Of Rudders and Brass Bugles Ingraham Additional discussions on the purpose of the delta's keel.

Variable Winds Aloft
Delta/Delta Derivative Magazine AKA Kiting Volume 10, #4 1988 20
Variable Winds Aloft Alexander, H.B. An innovative idea for the attachment of the delta's spreader to its leading edge.... a spring! A rubber band! reducing stress...

What is Dihedral
Delta/Delta Derivative Magazine AKA Kiting volume 11, 6 1989 21
What is Dihedral Ingraham, Bob The ongoing discussion of the virtues of the delta shape.

Of V's and Vents
Delta/Delta Derivative Magazine AKA Kiting volume 12, #5 1990 4-5
Of V's and Vents Alexander, H.B. An essay on the history, significance, and different ratios of the "Conyne" Kite.

Kite Cloth
Fabric Magazine AKA Kiting volume 11, #2 1989 15-16
Kite Cloth Alexander, H.B. "Kite Cloth is the cloth you use in a kite. Diffeent parts of a kite do different things, and cloth suitable for one kite is often not for another..." A good article discussing "alternatice" kite fabrics.

Fighter Kite Myths and Facts
Fighter Magazine AKA Kiting Volume 10, #2 1988 10-12
Fighter Kite Myths and Facts Fales, Douglas the author's essay on his experiences building fighter kites.

Flexifoils, Chicago Style
Flexifoil Magazine AKA Kiting Volume 11, #1 1989 4,16
Flexifoils, Chicago Style HArfus, Al Tricks to flying the Flexifoil. Variable wind tuning, Self launching, Stacking...

Kite Aerial Photography
KAP Web Page Maxworthy, John Kites by John Maxworthy

http://home.sprynet.com/~jmaxworthy/kapkites.htm Kite Aerial Photography Maxworthy, John Comprehensive info on KAP. Kites, rigs, techniques.
KAP Web Page Benton, Charles Kite Aerial Photography

http://www.arch.ced.berkeley.edu/kap/ Kite Aerial Photography Benton, Charles THE BEST web page devoted to KAP. Fantastic photos, comprehensive info.

Current Kite Trends
kite building Magazine AKA Kiting volume 13, #2 1991 5-6
Current Kite Trends Lynn, Peter Peter discusses the virtues of ripstop nylon and polyester. As well as the future trends in kitbuilding with these new improved, lighter and stronger materials.

Naughty, Naughty Knots
Knots Magazine AKA Kiting Volume 6, #2 16-17
Naughty, Naughty Knots Sasaki, Marty A discussion of th evarious knots. Originally featured in the Piney Mountain Air Force Data Letter.

The Cocktail (napkin) Kite
Miniature Magazine AKA Kiting volume 12, #3 1990 4-5
The Cocktail (napkin) Kite Sotich, Charlie Charlie shares some of his 'secrets' to building miniature kites.

Sewing Machine Care
Sewing Machine Web Page



http://sewing.about.com/hobbies/sewing/cs/machinecare/index.htm Sewing Machine Care Colgrove, Debbie Great info on Maintenance, troubleshooting and overall care.

Virtue of Simplicity
Sled Magazine AKA Kiting Volume 9, #2 1987 3-4
Virtue of Simplicity Alexander, H.B. Adding a simple string to a sled to improve performance.

Bringing down the big ones fast
Soft Magazine AKA Kiting Volume 7, #5 1985 15-16
Bringing down the big ones fast Cretsinger, Lewis How to install a "Reefing Line" to aid in bringing down strong pulling parafoils and flowforms.

Tuning the Stratoscoop
Stratoscoop Magazine AKA Kiting Volume 11, #1 1989 7-8
Tuning the Stratoscoop Leffler, Brooks How to tune the Stratoscoop's bridle.

Optimizing Delta Stunt Kite Frames
Stunt Kite Magazine AKA Kiting volume 13, #6 1991 8-9
Optimizing Delta Stunt Kite Frames Lord, David David Lord, a retired aerospace design engineer, discusses his ideas to improve the basic stunt kite frame.

Is there a difference in sewing thread?
Thread Web Page

10/21/00
http://sewing.about.com/hobbies/sewing/library/weekly/aa102100a.htm Is there a difference in sewing thread? Colgrove, Debbie Discusses the differences between good and bad sewing thread. Has some great "close-up" pictures from under a microscope.

Funny you should ask about tyvek
Tyvek Magazine AKA Kiting Volume 7, #2 1985 17
Funny you should ask about tyvek Cartegena, Felix Tyvek, with an eye towards what might be of interest to the kitemaker.

Kitemaking: Fill in that Hole
venting Magazine AKA Kiting Volume 10, #4 1988 7
Kitemaking: Fill in that Hole Alexander, H.B. Why does a kite need a vent, what does it do?

W/A vs. Wind Table
Wind Magazine AKA Kiting 1982 Vol 4, #1 13
W/A vs. Wind Table Aydlett, Guy Did you ever wonder how much wind velocity a newly created kite would need to fly? This formula & table will help....

Flight Science
Wind Magazine AKA Kiting Volume 6, #5 6
Flight Science Burkhardt, Jon A very good analysis of "Wind Speed Velocity" and the effective wind range of each particular kite.

On or Against the Wind: A New Concept
Wind Magazine AKA Kiting Volume 14, #2 1992 10
On or Against the Wind: A New Concept Grauel, Ed Ed spent several weeks measuring the amount of line tension on 35 kites of different types and sizes, and at various wind speeds. For the purpose of determining what influence kite size and flying weight has upon the pull.

Whats your horsepower?
Wind Magazine AKA Kiting Volume 14, #6, 1992 10
Whats your horsepower? D'Alto, Nick If you know he tension in your line, the line angle, and the wind speed, you can find out how much poser your kite uses when it flies.