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Kite Plans - Reviewed
Here you will find references to many kite plans that are available on-line. Included are comments from forum members that have followed, revised, and corrected the plan details.
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Sun Aug 01, 2021 10:09 pm Barry  |
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Kite Plans - Requests
Looking for a particular kite plan? We know you already used the search feature of the forum, but maybe you still need more information. Post your request here.
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Mon Aug 23, 2021 11:22 am NigelG  |
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Project 14.0 - Dazzle
What better way to end 2022 and ring in 2023 than with David Ellison's super-long Dazzle kite? This bowed design, meant for medium-to-heavy winds, follows a 10:1 length-to-width ratio, so it's a full 12 meters long! The workshop will begin in December with the sail specs, so you'll have a month to work on your sail. Then David will lead step-by-step instructions beginning in January 2023.
Moderators twelvewinds, david_e |
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Fri Mar 03, 2023 11:59 pm CJQ  |
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Project 13.0 - Van Hienen Shield
Join Maarten Van Hienen of the Netherlands to make this large, flat kite with long tails. At approximately 110x158cm, it is a huge surface for your artwork. Add tails of 15 and 24 meters, and you've got a kite that takes up some space in the sky, and flies well in 5-20mph winds.
Moderator twelvewinds |
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Fri Mar 25, 2022 11:44 pm thekitedude  |
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Project 12.0 - Swallowtail Delta
Minnesota's marvelous Barbara Meyer brings you this massive bowed delta, based on a Lee Toy design. The sail is 7' tall and nearly 7' wide, and the removable tails add another 50'
Moderators Barbara, twelvewinds |
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Wed Dec 07, 2022 4:54 pm Lex B  |
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Project 11.0 - 3Do
Presented by England's Paul and Helene Morgan (the SkyBums), this uniquely-shaped bowed kite presents a great opportunity to use up large fabric scraps. With a carbon fiber and fiberglass frame, this 5' tall kite flies at a high angle (like a delta) in a wide range of winds.
Moderators twelvewinds, Skybum1 |
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Sat Feb 27, 2021 2:18 pm Skybum1  |
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Project 10.0 - Jumbo Hata
The jumbo hata is an easy-to-build, great flying kite with a huge surface for graphics. The sail measures 60" on a side. Spars are a combination of solid carbon rods and filament wound epoxy tubes. Three 25' fuzzy tails can be added or subtracted to match the wind. This kite should fly in winds of 4-15mph.
Moderator twelvewinds |
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Thu May 21, 2020 4:47 pm twelvewinds  |
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Project 9.0 - Modified Edo
Designed by AKA Grand Champion Mike Mosman, this 80"x40" kite features a SkyShark and carbon frame, unique sail tensioning system, and a cascade bridle. This exciting new project will begin sometime in November 2018. Enter the forum forum more information.
Moderators mike mosman, twelvewinds |
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Sun Aug 14, 2022 3:02 pm nckiter  |
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Project 8.0 - Phoenix
This single-liner is the Phoenix, designed by Bernd Post. During April 2018, he led an an online class to help you make your own. Bernd posted new instructions every week, so you'll go step-by-step through the project, with a few days between each step for you to work. Work at your own pace, fast or slow. Use the Forum for your questions and discussion, so that everyone else can share the knowledge. Enter this forum for more information.
Moderator twelvewinds |
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Mon Apr 29, 2019 3:41 am rrllewellyn  |
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Project 7.0 - Fled
A cross between the light-wind Flare and the traditional Sled. This is a stable, strong, light-wind kite that flies at a line angle of 65 - 70 degrees, just about perfect for KAP or line laundry. This class, hosted by Bill Wilson, runs three weeks and will begin January 30, 2009. Enter the forum for more information.
Moderator wdrwilson |
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Sun Jun 12, 2016 3:19 pm TBHinPhilly  |
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Project 6.0 - Forum Flag
Just as the forum brings kitebuilders together online, each flag is designed to bring kitebuilders together on the field. While they uniquely represent the individual, they are also designed to be a piece of a puzzle... Put them together for one large display. Designed by stevef, CJQ, and Spence.
Moderators CJQ, shamrok |
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Sat Oct 12, 2013 12:34 pm Russ Mozier  |
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Project 5.0 - Achtkant Train
Designed in the early 90's by Harm van Veen, the Achtkant is simple, yet majestic looking kite. Boxkites presents this kite with a small but awesome twist. The class runs six weeks with a new lesson posted each Friday. Enter the forum to learn more.
Moderator boxkites |
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Sat Apr 02, 2016 4:25 pm Alligator  |
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Project 4.0 - Delta Conyne
The Delta Conyne is a kite that belongs in every builders bag. Presented by Progcraft, this was our FOURTH online kitebuilding project. Each stage involves about 2 - 4 hours of work depending on skill level. Enter the forum to learn more.
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Wed Sep 17, 2014 4:44 pm TBHinPhilly  |
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Project 3.0 - Lil Genki
Presented by Kiteguy, this forum was host to our THIRD Online Kitebuilding class. The project was taught to the level of someone that has never built a kite of this sort. We will be looking at the kite as one built from plans, but not being constrained to the plan. There is an opportunity to take this design and run with it….in all directions. However, you will be challenged to stick with the basic wing shape, just to show how many different ways something can be built and still have a unique kite. Enter the forum to learn more.
Moderator kiteguy |
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Thu May 09, 2013 7:34 am kiteguy  |
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Project 2.0 - #54 Star Facet
Presented by Scott E. Spencer, this forum was host to our SECOND Online Kitebuilding Project, a #54 Star Facet. The class ran 6 weeks and was a great success. Enter the forum to learn more.
Moderators Gary, Scott E. Spencer |
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Sun Mar 10, 2019 2:33 am msw3113  |
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Project 1.0 - Della Porta
Presented by Kitenerd and Sodedako, this forum was host to our FIRST Online Kitebuilding Project, a Della Porta. The class began on January 23, 2004 and ran for 6 weeks. It was a HUGE success! Enter the forum to learn more.
Moderators kitenerd, Sodedako |
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Sat Sep 17, 2016 6:34 pm WallyworlD  |