Stunt Kites to Make and Fly
Author : Servaas van der Horst
Publisher :
Page : 95 pages
File Size : 37,16 MB
Release : 1993
Category : Kites
ISBN : 9789068680522
Making & Flying Stunt Kites & One-liners
Author : Wolfgang Schimmelpfennig
Publisher : Sterling Publishing (NY)
Page : 92 pages
File Size : 48,87 MB
Release : 1995
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN :
Book Description
Learn to construct & fly bold, electrifying, & super stunt & one-line kites, full construction details.
How to Make and Fly Stunt Kites
Author : Jeremy Boyce
Publisher :
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 35,50 MB
Release : 1998
Category : Kites
ISBN : 9781858338286
Book Description
"This guide to the art of stunt kite flying covers every aspect of the sport, from being safe and wearing the right clothes, to performing power dives and flying axels. With advice on the type of lines, kites and handles to buy, as well as a section on other associated kite-flying sports, How to make and fly stunt kites is the perfect introduction to this exciting and dramatic sport."--Page 4 of cover.
The Magnificent Book of Kites
Author : Maxwell Eden
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Page : 470 pages
File Size : 47,37 MB
Release : 2002-08
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781402700941
Book Description
Provides step-by-step instruction for designing a variety of kites, and offers tips on material selection and flying techniques.
Windblowne
Author : Stephen Messer
Publisher : Bluefire
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 50,98 MB
Release : 2011-05-10
Category : Fantasy
ISBN : 0375861858
Book Description
Oliver seeks his eccentric great-uncle Gilbert's help in creating a kite for the all-important kite festival, but when Gilbert suddenly disappears, Oliver is guided by one of Gilbert's kites in a quest through different worlds to find him.
A Kite Journey Through India
Author :
Publisher : Weatherhill, Incorporated
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 44,91 MB
Release : 1996
Category : Art
ISBN :
Book Description
In India, kite-flying is pursued with a passionate intensity and dedication. This text follows the track of kites across the Indian sky as a pathway into the heart of the subcontinent. Kites become the vehicle for profound contact with the minds of their makers and flyers.
Kites
Author : Ron Moulton
Publisher : Trans-Atlantic Publications
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 36,32 MB
Release : 1997
Category : Kites
ISBN : 9781854861436
Book Description
Kite flying has recently experienced an increase in popularity, and has seen the introduction of bold, new designs and materials for improved standards of efficiency. In this revised and updated edition, the authors provide the latest information on making and flying modern kites. The detailed drawings, colour photographs and text combine to describe a new era, the latest materials and the skills required.
Kites
Author : Scott Skinner
Publisher : Thames & Hudson
Page : 95 pages
File Size : 15,20 MB
Release : 1997
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9780500279427
Book Description
Briefly looks at the history of Japanese kites, describes the development of local designs, and shows a variety of Japanese kite styles
Kites
Author : David Pelham
Publisher :
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 29,48 MB
Release : 2000-02
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN :
Book Description
Originally published as ""The Penguin Book of,Kites,"" this marvellously illustrated guide has,become rightly known as ""The Kite Flyer's Bible.,It contains all the facts about the construction,and flying of kites and includes over 100 how-to,diagrams, from the simple to the challenging, from,paper to fabric, with all the information,necessary for building kites from scratch. A sure,fire winner, this is a classic work of enduring,value. 33 line drawings. 145 B/W photographs. 100,diagrams.
Large Stunt Kites
Author : Günter Wolsing
Publisher : Verlag für Technik und Handwerk
Page : 263 pages
File Size : 25,95 MB
Release :
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN :
Book Description
Really big stunt kites of the pure dart shape with wingspans over 5.0 metres that can be flown safely by a single pilot? That doesn't have to be a dream. Here the author tells how a series of large stunt kites was developed, built and also flown by him. The reward for the effort was beautiful flying experiences with sublime and majestic kites that are still unique in the sky. This book was written to give other kite enthusiasts the opportunity to make such kites themselves. Everything you need to know is here, including mistakes and what you can learn from them. From the content: • Introduction and Steiki 4.5 • Flaki 5.0 • Flaki 6,0 • Even big stunt kites can crash • Flaki 7,0 • Flaki 7,6 • Flaki 9,0 • Flaki 12,0 • Sail with gaze design • Example of a tractive force calculation for Flaki 7,0 • Flying with co-pilots • Design and building instructions • Reinforcements • Construction drawings
