Kite Flying – High Flying Physics
ByMix McGraw, a competitive kite flyer known for flying 230 kites at once, says “flying a kite is more than flying a kite.” Humidity, the material the kite is made from, the altitude … all these factor into how high and how long it will stay in the air. The wind, itself, is temperamental. An avid flyer for 30 years, McGraw acknowledges kite flying as an ever-changing challenge.
Of course, not everyone works so hard to fly a kite. Most of us would be classed as “casual flyers.” We put a kite in the air for the fun of it, and just enjoy the wind and the sun our faces. In the northern states, kite flying is a right of Spring, a hobby enjoyed by young and old alike.
Whether you’re into casual or expert kite flying, Kites for Everyone: How to Make and Fly Them
Learning how to make a kite along with your children or grandchildren is time well spent. So, given the choice between picking up a pre-made kite at Wal-Mart or making one myself, I’ll choose the latter. Why not learn first-hand about how your choice of materials affects the flyability of your kite?
It’s a gorgeous Spring day in Wisconsin. Are you ready to go fly a kite?
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