How to tie a flying kite. Do-it-yourself kite - types and principle of operation, how to make it from paper, fabric or polyethylene
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
Together with your children, you can make a simple version of a homemade kite 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, fold them over, and hem the top 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 were 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 the 13th - 14th 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.
- Pin the ends long sticks, 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.
A 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.
Surely each of us had a dream in childhood - to fly a kite, and if someone did not realize it, then it’s time to fix it!
The art of creating these flying creatures originated in China, about 4 thousand years have passed since then, then kites were considered a decoration for holidays, and they resembled dragon kites in appearance - fairy-tale creatures Chinese folklore. This is where the name “kite” came from; of course, this flying miracle had other forms, starting with the simplest geometric shapes ending with colorful birds and butterflies.
Later it turned out that kites can be used not only to decorate holidays and have fun, but also to lift various devices, which became relevant in the 20th century. Thus they rose up meteorological instruments, radio antennas and other items. Despite their fragile appearance, the carrying capacity of some models is enviable. For example, box snakes can withstand several tens of kilograms, and thanks to the affordable cost of the material, anyone can make a snake. Today there are several options for kite designs, but learning how to assemble kites should start with flat or so-called monk kites.
Rules to follow when making a kite
In order for your kite to be able to rise into the air, it is important to correctly position the center of gravity - it must be on the axis of symmetry of the kite, this is the longitudinal line of the body, dividing the structure into two identical parts.
The kite will also fly poorly or not at all if not picked up correct length lines are the parts with the help of which the kite is attached to the cord, which serves to launch it. Slings, or fetters, help to select the correct angle of inclination of the kite body, which subsequently, in contact with the air, allows the kite to be raised to its greatest height.
The tail of a flying kite is not only a decorative detail responsible for the models, but also a part that functions as a rudder. Therefore, it is important to adjust it correctly, otherwise the snake will rotate in different sides and normal management of it will be impossible.
The material for making a kite must be quite strong and rigid, because the pressure on the supporting structure and its surface is very high, it reaches 2 kgf/m², and this is when average speed wind, about 7-8 meters per second. In addition, the kite should not fold in flight.
The kite should also be light; a lighter load allows the kite to fly higher than a heavy load.
Easy assembly and disassembly of the air kite design is a big plus; it’s good if, when disassembled, the kite takes up little space and is easy to carry.
We assemble the kite ourselves (video)
When the theory stage has been studied, it is natural to move on to practice. As described above, there are several design options. And it’s best to start with the simplest ones; the “Monk” kite model is suitable for this. If you have never tried to assemble a kite before, or it didn’t work out for you, everything will definitely work out well with this kite. The main thing is to strictly follow the instructions.
If your kite spins in different directions during launch, the thread is not attached in the middle. If the kite continues to spin after correcting the thread, then the problem is in the tail, either too short or light. The problem of lightness can be solved by tying a little grass to the end of the tail, but if after that the kite begins to take off reluctantly, you have overdone it with the weighting material, and you should loosen it.
If the parameters and weather are correctly observed, the kite gains a decent height and flies perfectly, swaying slightly left and right.
When the Monk model is fully mastered in paper and fabric form, it will be possible to move on to more complex kite designs.
In the summer, children who are not busy studying often start to get bored. They need some truly memorable and vibrant pastime! We suggest flying a kite. Just don't buy it. It's quite easy to make it yourself. We offer 7 ideas different levels difficulties.
Baby snake for the little ones
Everyone can do it paper airplanes? So, this “baby snake” is just as easy to make!
You will need:
- 1 sheet of paper
- Ruler
- Pencil
- Strong thread or fishing line
- Stapler
- Hole puncher
Fold the paper in half along the short side. Along the fold at the top, measure two points 6.5 cm (point A) and 9 cm (point B). Take the two corners of your sheet on either side of the fold and pin them together at point A. Punch a hole at point B. Take a long piece of thread or fishing line and pull it through the hole. That's all!
Snake made from a plastic bag
It turns out that if you decide to make a kite while you are already on vacation, then anything is possible. You will most likely have everything you need to make a kite in your luggage.
You will need:
- 3 plastic T-shirt bags (or garbage bags)
- 2 thin light sticks (pine slats, straight branches or reed stems)
- fishing line
- Scotch
- Permanent marker
- Scissors
- Roulette
- Superglue (preferable, but not required).
Find 2 sticks - a long one 60 cm and a short one 35 cm. Fold them perpendicularly, moving 15 cm from the top of the long stick. Secure the cross with tape. Wrap the ends of the sticks with tape and make cuts a centimeter deep in them. Thread the fishing line through these cuts, creating the outline of the kite. Secure the top with tape so that the fishing line does not jump out of the cut. Place the frame of the future kite on the polyethylene and trace it with a marker, adding 1.5 cm on each side to the hem. Cut along the outline. Fold the edges of the film inward around the fishing line and secure them with tape. The "body" of the snake is ready. Let's move on to the bridle. Tie two pieces of fishing line, 25 cm long, to the edges of the short stick. Don’t forget to add an allowance for tying. For reliability, coat all knots with superglue, since it is difficult to make a strong knot on the fishing line. Tie the long side of the bridle to the upper end B (see drawing). After this, tie all three ends of the bridle together at one point and tie a handrail there. Additionally, secure this place with tape. Now make the tail. It is not made for beauty: by changing the number of bows, you can improve the flying qualities of the kite. Cut the bags into pieces 10 cm wide and tie them together to make a rope about 3 meters long. Attach the tail to the lower end of the kite using tape. Now decorate to your heart's content! The kite is completely ready to fly!
Pyramid Serpent
Agree, it looks unusual; you will definitely want to make such a kite at least once in order to catch admiring glances on the beach.
You will need:
- 24 straws without folds
- Line/rope
- Ribbon
- Fabric or wrapping paper
- Scissors
- Thick paper for template
- Permanent marker
Since the manufacturing process is quite complicated, it is better to use our photo illustrations. But, just in case, we'll add a description. Take 3 straws and thread them through the fishing line. Tie the ends together to form a triangle. Leave a small tip. Add two more straws and tie them to the opposite side of the base. Also leave the tip. You should get a rhombus with a crossbar. Now take another straw and use it to tie the opposite corners of the diamond. The result is a pyramid. Make 3 more of these pyramids. Using a thick piece of cardboard, cut out diamond shape to use as a template for wrapping paper. Cut out 4 of these diamonds from wrapping paper and glue them so that the diamond covers 2 sides of the pyramid. Focus on the drawing. Tie all the loose ends together.
Snake - box
Although this form of kite is quite rare now, this design flies very cool, and it is easier to make than it seems.
You will need:
- 4 long (60 cm) and 8 short (30 cm) wooden cylindrical slats (bamboo sticks)
- Dental floss
- Hot glue gun and glue sticks
- Light, windproof fabric or plastic tablecloth
- Plastic straws with fold
- Scissors
- Pencil
- Ribbons
- Roulette
- Protractor
If you initially have one long strip, then cut it into 12 parts. Make 2 frames from 4 long and 4 short sticks. Use cut straws to make corner joints. If the straws are too wide, secure them with glue. Cross the two rectangles, creating regular angles. Use dental floss to link the intersections. On all short sticks, find the middle and mark it with a pencil. Place a drop of hot glue in this place, which will make the structure more rigid. From the remaining 8 short sticks, make 2 cross-shaped structures with clear right angles. Secure with hot glue. Place corner straws on the ends of the crosses. Insert both crosses into the frame, and tie the free end of the straw to the frame. Using scissors, cut the fabric into 20x130 cm strips. Glue the material to the frame. The middle third of the frame will remain uncovered. Attach the tails to 2 opposite corners of one side. Make them 2 meters or more.
Paper bag kite
This kite is ideal for kids - 2 and 3 years old. And most importantly, you don’t need almost anything to make it!
You will need:
- Brown paper bag (they have these at the checkout counter in Auchan)
- Marker/stickers for decoration
- Rope
- Ice cream stick
- Ribbons (optional)
Start with decoration! Decorate both sides of the bag. The easiest way is to use markers and stickers. Attach ribbons to the top of the bag. Cut a small hole in the bottom. Attach/glue the string to the popsicle stick. Pass the end of the rope through the hole at the bottom of the bag, with inside. The popsicle stick should stay inside and the rope should come out. Wind the end of the rope onto a spool and give it to the children.
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Mini snake
These snakes are easy and quick to make. They exact copy classic paper kites, only small ones.
You will need:
- Thick paper (A4)
- Plastic straws (2 x 1 snake)
- Rope or fishing line (meter or more)
- Ribbons
- Glue stick
- Universal glue
- Scissors
- Pencil
- Ruler
Take a sheet, draw a line along the long side in the middle, divide it into 3 parts. At the intersection of the long line and the first point from above, draw a perpendicular line. Connect 4 dots to form a diamond. Cut out another diamond shape from colored paper. Glue them together. Take a rope and tie it to the straw at a distance of 2/3 from the top. Cut the second straw into 3 parts (by eye). One third is the future handle of the kite. Add a drop of glue and attach the rope to the handle. Turn the kite over with the white side up, draw a cross on it, connecting the dots from top to bottom and from left to right. Apply glue along the cross and attach straws. Cut the ribbon 50-60 centimeters and make a tail out of it. Insert it into the bottom straw and secure with glue.
transparent snake
We found the “recipe” for this snake as the most best snake in the world. Well, let's see if this is true.
You will need:
- 1 sheet of parchment paper (36x51cm)
- 4 thin bamboo sticks: crossed 2 x 60 cm, 1 – 48 cm and 1 – 36 cm.
- Napkin (2.5 × 12.5 cm)
- 7 sheets of carbon paper (4x4cm)
- 2 sheets corrugated paper(5x250 cm)
- 20 m nylon rope
- Ribbon
- Scissors
- Centimeter
- Pencil
- PVA glue
- Glue stick
- Toothpick
- Keychain ring
Fold the sheet in half and then unfold it again. On the other side - in the same way, so that you get an intersection point in the center. Take 1 stick and, bending the paper a little, glue it to top sheet. Glue another stick vertically in the center. Take 2 more sticks and glue them crosswise (as shown in the picture). Additionally glue all the sticks using paper squares. Cut out squares of colored fabric paper and decorate the kite. Make two holes with a toothpick in the middle, left and right of the vertical axis. Cut a piece of rope and attach it to the top left corner. Pull the line to the right corner and pull it like a bow. Tie 2 ropes 50 cm long to the 2 upper corners. Also tie a 40 cm long rope to the center where the toothpick is punctured. Tie all 3 ropes in one place with a strong knot. Place all three ropes on the keychain ring. Also attach a spool of fishing line to the ring. Glue 2 tails to the lower left and right corners of the kite. All! Let's fly!
Since we asked the question how to fly a kite, then you have it. It's time to talk about where to start the launch. And how can one still overcome calm or sudden gusts of wind and learn to control the elements? We will examine all these points in detail in this article.
To begin with, I’ll still say a few words about the benefits. The kite is one of the most ancient toys invented by mankind. Flying a kite is an amazing children's fun that unites people of all ages. It will allow you to become more familiar with such a natural phenomenon as wind. By flying a kite, the child learns to control and maneuver depending on the direction of the wind. To see from your own experience at what speed and height the wind blows, you feel the power of the wind and will make you wonder why the kite is flying? Thereby fueling interest in acquiring new knowledge. Flying a kite is an incredibly fascinating spectacle not only for a child; it will also allow you to take your mind off the hustle and bustle and problems of our days.
If you have never encountered a kite before. Before heading out to launch, assemble your kite. Because difficulties may arise on site. Usually the kite is sold disassembled and with instructions; study there should be a description of how to assemble it. If not, this happens, then you will find step-by-step instructions in the article.
In general, all kites consist of a standard set of elements, despite the huge variety and choice.
Carefully study the assembly instructions for your toy. Once assembled, check the strength of the tied threads and connected parts. Go ahead and conquer the elements!
Choosing a place to fly a kite
You need to fly a kite in large open areas. If possible, it is better to launch on a hill or hill in order to take advantage of the rising wind currents.
An incorrectly selected platform can make it much more difficult to fly a kite. It happens that a kite is difficult to fly; it becomes stable only at a certain height. Or, on the contrary, it becomes uncontrollable. This occurs due to the unevenness of the ground and the presence of trees, houses and other obstacles in the path of the wind. Due to this, on the ground and about 50 meters from the ground, you can observe unevenness of the wind, which leads either to calms or sudden gusts.
IMPORTANT:
Never fly kites near power lines, wires, etc.
Never launch close highways or airports.
Never fly a kite during a thunderstorm.
All this is life-threatening!
Before you start flying a kite, you need to evaluate the wind - strength, direction, character.
First of all, we determine the direction of the wind in order to take the right position.
The kite is positioned with its front side facing the wind and towards you. At the same time, you can stand with your back to the wind, or if the wind is not strong enough, you will have to run towards the wind.
1. Quite strong wind.
- launching alone.
You can easily fly a kite directly from your hands. Standing with your back to the wind. Pointing the kite with its nose up, initially holding onto the rail near the kite itself. Slightly pulling the thread towards you, lift the kite up, gradually unwinding the rope.
- launching together.
Your helper holds the kite upright, nose up. You rewind the rope about 20 meters and step back. Giving the command to the assistant to release the kite, while slightly throwing it up into the air. Watch how your kite quickly takes off while keeping an eye on the tension of the thread - more on this below.
2. There is not enough wind at the ground to lift the kite. But you can judge its presence by the treetops. In this case, you can raise it to the required height in the following ways:
- if you fly a kite alone.
Standing with your back to the wind, place the kite on the ground perpendicular to the direction of the wind, i.e. facing us. Gradually unwinding the rope, we move away, holding the kite in this position.
When you move about ten meters away, pull sharply and run a little until the kite gains the required height, feeling how the kite has caught the wind and is rushing upward, where it can soar with ease. Provided that there is a strong enough wind at the top for maneuvers. Otherwise, you will have to run like this to keep the kite in the air.
- we launch together.
The whole difference is that the snake is in the hands of an assistant. This option is more suitable for starting with a child. You will play the role of an assistant. Your task is to raise the kite as high as possible, keeping it perpendicular to the direction of the wind, strictly with the nose up. After unwinding a couple of meters of rope, ask the baby to run. All you have to do is release it while slightly tossing it up (for children over 2 years old).
Older children need to be explained how to proceed. After your kite catches the wind, you will feel resistance, you can stop and begin to adjust the flight. For achievement maximum height, if at the height where it soars without any of your efforts, it is enough to simply unwind the rope to the desired distance.
How to fly a kite:
You need to control the kite depending on the strength of the wind .
- The wind died down- the kite began to fall - pull the rope towards yourself by lowering your hand down or taking a couple of steps back. Make sure that the thread is always taut.
- The wind increased- unwind the rope or loosen the tension by raising your hand or taking a couple of steps towards the kite.
Your task is to periodically tighten during the moments of falling and loosen the tension of the thread during a rapid jerk upward.
- If the kite’s flight is not stable sometimes it soars, sometimes it quickly falls down; you should understand the dynamics of movement. The kite flies in the direction the kite's nose is pointing.. Therefore, pulling the thread can both raise the kite and speed up the fall. Watch the direction of your nose. At the moment of a rapid fall, slightly release the rope and allow the snake to straighten out under the influence of the wind. As soon as the bow turns upward, pull the rope under the pressure of the wind; it will quickly gain altitude.
Another piece of advice: if a fall is inevitable and you cannot correct the situation, then loosen the ropes, thereby not provoking an intensification of the blow.
Troubleshooting:
Situations may arise when the kite wriggles like crazy or doesn’t want to fly at all, either with with great difficulty rises.
Let us first exclude the following situations:
Gusty or weak wind;
in the first case, the kite can take off sharply and fall down in the same minute or wiggle from side to side, while tearing the thread out of your hands. Because the gusty wind can suddenly change direction, speed and strength at any second. Such weather conditions, it is worth postponing the launch until the wind normalizes.
secondly, when there is no wind, the launch will be carried out only due to speed - having stopped, the kite will rush down. If there is wind at a height, then it will definitely pick up the kite. And if you feel resistance, you will be able to control it, as described above. See How to Fly a Kite and How to Fly a Kite.
Incorrectly selected launch site;
If under normal conditions, you still cannot handle the snake. Then the reason is this:
1. The bridle and thread are not adjusted correctly. For models with two or more places where the bridle is attached to the kite.
By adjusting the place where the thread is attached to the bridle, you thereby adjust the angle of attack. Depending on the surface area exposed to the wind, you can influence the speed of the rise and it will stop shaking.
To do this, tie the ring closer to the snake’s nose or further (if the bridle attachment points are located vertically, i.e. above and below). To achieve stability through experience, it is not necessary to fly the kite every time to check whether it has become more stable after dressing or not. Just hold him at arm's length by some point on the bridle and as soon as you determine at which point he sways less, knit a ring here
Or if the attachment points are located across (from right to left), then you need to make sure that the thread is attached strictly in the middle, otherwise your kite will fall to the side where the bridle is shorter and flight will not work.
2. Tail
Your kite is from a store and came with a tail, then you can try either removing it (if it doesn’t take off) or attaching it (if it wriggles in flight).
Your kite is homemade, again, depending on the behavior of the kite, the following options are possible:
1. The kite wriggles from side to side like a normal one - then your tail is either too light or not long enough.
Solution to the problem:
You need to weigh down your tail by tying some kind of weight. Use any available material: a piece of a bag, a candy wrapper, or a bunch of grass.
2. Another situation is when the kite does not want to take off or has great difficulty - your tail is heavy.
Solution to the problem:
If there are additional attributes hanging on the tail in the form of bows and other weights, remove them. Or shorten the tail by cutting it off.
Now we know the main points necessary for the successful launch and control of a kite - all that remains is to do it. Have a good flight!
Perhaps after this you will want to make such a toy yourself. Then, I bring to your attention several options on how to make a kite with your own hands. There you will find step by step instructions making simple kite models. Which a schoolchild can handle, and with your help, a preschooler too. Get a lot of pleasure from watching the flight of a kite made by yourself.
Paper kite;
Kite "Rhombus" - I advise you to use this one.
Kite "Parachute"
Please leave comments: Share your impressions, your launch experience and your children’s first attempts to conquer heights.
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. How stronger 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.