8. 5” by 11” sheet of printing paper or construction paper Lightweight string Pencil Stapler Ruler Scissors Hole punch (optional) A nice breeze or light wind (6-15 mph)
The Bumblebee (Schaeffer) kite, first created by William Schaeffer in 1973, may be the easiest of all kites to create and was designed with a simple fold that sails in gentle winds. [1] X Research source
If you do not have a hole punch, you can carefully use scissors to create the hole. The purpose of the tape is to reinforce the hole so that it does not tear later.
The string is also called the flying line.
8. 5” by 11” sheet of printing paper, construction paper, or card stock A thin wooden stick or bamboo skewer Tape Lightweight string Lightweight ribbon Pencil Scissors Hole punch (optional) A nice breeze or light wind (6-15 mph)
Delta kites were first created in the 1940s by Wilbur Green and were designed with wings that fly well in lighter winds.
The hole will be located at the narrow end of the flap, which is towards the top of the kite. If you do not have a hole punch, you can carefully use scissors to create the hole. The purpose of the tape is to reinforce the hole so that it does not tear later.
The string is also called the flying line.
The tail is important because it balances your kite while in flight and prevents it from flipping and nose-diving to the ground. Some tails are 3 feet or shorter, and some are 15 feet or longer. The length of the tail will be determined by the weight of the ribbon.
Aerodynamics is the movement of a solid object through the air. [5] X Research source The right wind direction will keep your kite in flight.
