The following timeline is an amalgomation of many different sources, but sufficiently shows the long and varied history of Kiting all on one page by putting the most important developments in chronological order. Our thanks go to "Kites in the Classroom" for the majority of the work in producing this volume.
Kite_History_Timeline.html
Instead of simply telling you the names of some kites like most other kite resources would do, we want to show you the whole family tree, with all the major classifications and differences, put together in a way that will help give you the "Big Picture" about kites.
Types_of_Kites.html
The following rules have been compiled using AKA rules, and input from various members of the Fly Pittsburgh Kite Club, OSEK, AKA and International fliers. Feel free to print & distribute them for your next kiting party or festival.
Kite_Safety_rules.html
At the time of this writing, the record-setting kite for highest single kite flight is naturally a Delta configuration, flown by Richard Synergy. His kite has 270 square feet of nylon kite skin, measuring 30 feet from wing tip to wing tip.
Record_Kite_Flights.html
Modern kites of today are made to fly in a variety of wind ranges. There are many different types of kites, from ultra-lights to power kites.
Wind.html
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Contact_Us.html
