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Making and Flying Box Kites

Making and Flying Box Kites
By Bill Cochrane

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This is a practical guide to making and flying a wide range of box kites, from simple to complex designs. The book includes 18 individual projects as well as a history of the box kite and a section on materials used in their construction. A chapter on the history and development of the box kite, including its use as a man-lifter and for meteorological research is followed by an examination of box-kite construction and flying techniques in a variety of wind conditions. A chapter on traditional and modern materials is also included. The main section of the book consists of 18 individual projects ranging from simple designs to more complex pieces, including several Cody kites, tetrahedrons and other multi-faceted kites.

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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #4099209 in Books
  • Published on: 1994-02
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • 96 pages