How to tie a rope to a kite. Kites

Hello everyone and as they said "Peace, labor, May!")))
A fascinating story about a kite awaits you.
In short - worth taking!

After reading the review of the flying kite, it was immediately decided to order the same one.

Delivery took almost two weeks, the track was tracked.
When I came to the post office and submitted a notice, the worker could not find my parcel for a long time! .. And I said that we should look for an oblong-shaped parcel.
Imagine my surprise when it turned out to be triangular, 70 centimeters long!
I forgot to take pictures of the parcel and packaging...
And this is what the kite and parts look like!

I immediately compare it with the snake from the review, and I understand that it is going to be completely different! ..
In view of the fact that in my childhood I didn’t fly anything like this and heard about kites only by hearsay, I was seized by some stupor.
Figured out the approximate location of the parts

With the tail part, in principle, everything is clear - a flexible white knitting needle must be inserted along the edges into a spacer, while it is bent in an arc - as it should be.
Half the work was done, it only remained to understand how to properly install the black knitting needles and why they had slotted stoppers installed on them. If they are installed as in the previous review, but with thin edges into the corner stops, and in the center - into each other - the assembled spoke sticks out strongly in an arc, and what to do with it next is not very clear.
Through brainstorming and dancing with a tambourine, a solution was found.

This is how the kite looks in the assembled state - it has a clear stretch of all wings!

It remained the case for small things - field tests - in the literal sense)))

Who is interested in a brief description of the process of launching and controlling the kite:
1) we face the wind and take the kite by the place where the thread is tied (I will call it “keel”).
2) we are waiting for a good wind (this is a prerequisite for a successful launch and flight)
3) start running and let go of the kite.
After that, he begins to gain height - do not forget to let go of the rope - you can simply throw the coil on the floor, it was even more convenient for me at first.
The main condition for a successful flight is to constantly monitor the tension of the thread:
-if it weakens, you need to wind it up or run towards the wind
- when the tension is strong, you can let go of the thread, at least until the spool runs out.

(not me in the photo - my friend).

I find the control and launch of the kite very simple, well, at least for me.
A friend even decided that these were far from my first kite launches, but when he took it in his hands, he also did great.
As a result, when I launched it - I unwound almost the entire coil - the wind contributed to the successful launch and flight! I did not check the length of the thread, but it is sooooo long (100 m is declared).

Conclusion: a great thing for your money!
The only disadvantage can be an unsuccessful landing, as a result of which something may break ... (((
There was a sea of emotions - everyone liked it, but especially the children - they came up with their mouths open ...
But even grandmothers turned around and pointed to the sky)))
Initially, buying a kite was conceived as entertainment for kids, but in the end, adults get no less pleasure!
Below is the launch and flight video

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I have always been fascinated by kites flying in the sky! Any flow of air can change his flight and it seems that he is about to break free.

Every summer my boy asks us to buy either a bird or a fish.)) And this year we will make a kite ourselves. We stock up on knowledge and go to practical exercises in the country or in the park!))

I have collected information from various sources and am happy to share it with you.

What we need:

2 simple, wooden sticks (preferably bamboo, if not, light slats);

- kapron thread (fishing line, 2 mm in diameter);

Scotch tape, superglue, spray glue;

A large sheet of thin paper (or cellophane);

Hacksaw, scissors, marker and paint.

What do we need to do:

1. Cut the strips to the desired length. Make a mark on each rail. At the end of the rail we make cuts of a few millimeters for deepening. They serve to pull a nylon thread through them.

2. Indicate the exact center of each of the planks and tie them with a fishing line to form a cross (90 degree angle). The horizontal rail should be at a height of approximately 2/3 of the vertical one. Remember that the exact 90 degree angle must be maintained - otherwise the balance will not be maintained.

3. Pull the nylon thread around the frame, falling into the incision made. The tension should not be strong (too much tension can bend the frame). The design of the kite frame is ready.

From above we fix it with adhesive tape so that the nylon thread (fishing line) does not jump out of the incision.

4. Then, we put the kite frame on our paper. We draw a contour with a red felt-tip pen, at a distance of about 3 cm (1.5 cm) along the line of the cord. Cut out the sketch from paper along the red lines.

5.1. Apply a few drops of glue to the ends of the slats (highlighted by a rectangle) This glue will help keep the paper on the slats in the correct position. We are waiting for it to dry.
We bend the borders of the edge of the paper (3 cm) and glue it with adhesive tape, however, it is better to use spray glue because of its lightness.

BUT! From this point on, in different sources they are fixed in different ways. Below I will give other master classes, you can see.

5.2. We wrap the edges of the film inward around the fishing line and fix them with tape. The "body" of the snake is ready.

5.3.

6.1. Cut out a piece of cord 30 cm long. At the intersection of the rail, make small holes in the paper and thread the nylon thread. Fasten it securely, you can fix the knot with tape. The cord should hang freely.

O cut a very long piece of fishing line. It will be needed to release the kite. Tie one end of it to a 30 cm cord, wind the other on a spool.
All is ready! Now you can paint the paper in variegated colors (to your liking) and run in good weather

6.2. I've seen models where the rope that holds the snake is tied directly to the cross, but the bridle allows the kite to maintain the correct angle of attack in relation to the wind. Therefore, it is better not to be too lazy and do it.

To do this, on the edges of a short stick at points A and G (see drawing), we tie two pieces of fishing line AO and GO with a length, equal side AB (we have it 25 cm) - these will be the side parts of the bridle.
Don't forget to add an allowance for tying. For reliability, we coated all the knots with superglue, because it is difficult to make a strong knot on the fishing line.
And we tie the long side of the bridle to the upper end B (see drawing). How the kite will fly depends on its length. Therefore, it is better not to firmly fix the place of attachment to the main fishing line, but experiment with the angle of inclination. In our case, it turned out that, oddly enough, the kite flew best with BO=0. Those. it was possible to do without a bridle, and tie a fishing line to the upper corner of the kite. I think this parameter is very dependent on the specific launch conditions and on the specific kite.

After that, we connect all three ends of the bridle to each other at point O and tie the handrail there. We additionally secured this place with tape.

7. Now we make the tail of the snake. It is needed not only for beauty. how much for proper balancing. It is by adjusting the length and weight of the tail (tying or untying pieces from it) that the flying qualities of a kite can be improved.

The tail of a snake can be made from rope, from ribbons and bows, but we only had plastic bags on hand. Therefore, the tail of our kite is made of them. To do this, the packages were cut into pieces. 10 cm wide.

After that, the strips of polyethylene were tied together to make a rope about 3 meters long. We attach the tail to the lower end of the kite (at point D) using adhesive tape.

A few more options:

A very easy way to make a kite:

Where and how to fly a kite?

You need to fly a kite in large open areas. If possible, it is better to launch on a hill or hill in order to use the updrafts of the wind.

IMPORTANT:

Never run kites near power lines, wires, etc.

Never run close highways or airports.

Never fly a kite during a thunderstorm.

All this is life-threatening!

If the wind is strong enough.

A kite can easily be launched directly from the hands. Stand with your back to the wind. By pointing the kite nose up, initially holding on to the rail at the very kite. Slightly pulling the thread towards you, lift the kite up, gradually unwinding the rope.

You can fly a kite together.

Your assistant holds the kite upright with the nose up. You unwind the rope 20 meters and step back. Having given the command to the assistant to release the kite, while slightly tossing it up. Watch as your kite takes off rapidly while keeping an eye on the tension of the thread - more on that below.

If the wind is not strong enough:

Standing with your back to the wind, we put the kite on the ground perpendicular to the direction of the wind, i.e. facing towards us. Gradually unwinding the rope, we retreat, holding the kite in this position.

When you move ten meters away, pulling sharply, run a little until the kite gains the required height, feeling how the kite has caught the wind and rushes up, where it can soar with ease. Provided that at the top there is enough strong wind for maneuvers. Otherwise, you will have to run and keep the kite in the air.

Let's start together.

The only difference is that the kite is in the hands of the helper. This option is more suitable for starting with a child. You will play the role of an assistant. Your task is to raise the kite as high as possible while holding it perpendicular to the direction of the wind, strictly nose up. After unwinding a couple of meters of the rope, ask the baby to scatter. You will have to let go in time, slightly tossing up. (For babies from 2 years old).

Older children need to be explained how to proceed, after your kite has caught the wind, you will feel resistance, you can stop and start adjusting the flight. To reach the maximum height, if at the height where it soars without any of your efforts, simply unwind the rope to the desired distance.

How to fly a kite.

- The wind has died down- the kite began to fall - pull the rope over yourself by lowering your hand down or taking a couple of steps back. Make sure that the thread is always taut.

- The wind got stronger- we unwind the rope or weaken the tension by raising our hand or taking a couple of steps towards the kite.

Your task is to periodically tighten during the moments of the fall and weaken the tension of the thread during a rapid upward jerk.

- If the flight of the kite is not stable then it soars, then it falls rapidly down, you should understand the dynamics of the movement. The kite flies where the nose of the kite is pointing.. Therefore, pulling the thread can both lift the kite and accelerate the fall. Follow the direction of the nose. At the moment of a rapid fall, slightly release the rope, allow the snake to straighten up under the influence of the wind. As soon as the nose turns up, pull the rope under the pressure of the wind, it will quickly gain height.

Another tip, if a fall is inevitable and you are unable to correct the situation, then loosen the ropes, thereby not provoking an increase in impact.

I wish you a fair wind for your kite!)))

The Chinese have long believed that a kite soaring in the sky takes away all illnesses, hardships and worries. In addition, kite launching is always a spectacular and fairly simple activity. The main thing is to choose the right place and take into account some of the nuances.

What kid doesn't dream of flying a colorful kite? What could be stronger than that the delight with which children watch a toy soaring in the sky? "Daddy, let's make a snake!" - says the beloved child. And the father scratches the top of his head in concern, because assembling a kite and flying it seems to be something especially difficult. But it's not like that at all.

Theoretical minimum

Before you fly a kite, you need to familiarize yourself with the basic concepts:

A rail is a thread with which a flying toy is controlled;

The bridle is a strong thread woven together, thanks to which the kite is attached to the lifeline;

Bearing area - the size of the projection of the kite on a horizontal surface;

Bearing capacity is the lifting force of one unit of bearing area;

The center of pressure is the center of the bearing area.

How to make a toy fly?

How to make a kite so that it soars? To do this, its surface should not be flat, but should bend upwards under the pressure of the air flow. That is why, when making a kite, it is not recommended to stretch the material (paper, oilcloth, fabric) too tightly. Sometimes it is enough to fix only the corners. The center of gravity must be shifted towards the tail, otherwise a long hover cannot be achieved.

The leading edge of the kite must be carefully taped or reinforced to avoid eddies. For those who do not yet know how to fly a kite, it is better to give preference to flying models that have a long tail - it gives the correct balance to the whole structure.

Another important element is the bridle, which should consist of two threads. But such a kite is quite difficult to manage, so it is better for beginners to use a triple bridle.

Home workshop - manufacturing steps

1. To assemble the simplest type of kite, you need to take two thin pine, bamboo or plastic slats 30 and 50 cm long. Measure 15 cm from the end of the longer slat and fasten a small slat at a right angle with strong threads. Thus, a crosspiece for a flying toy is obtained.

2. At the ends of the planks, you need to make round notches into which a thin, strong thread is pulled. You should get a quadrangular frame.

3. Then you need to take thin paper or oilcloth and fit the existing workpiece. To do this, the resulting frame is placed on a sheet of prepared material and circled with a pencil or marker, adding a small distance to the allowances for fastening.

4. The pattern is cut out, after which the frame is well smeared with glue and attached to the material. You can decorate a kite with felt-tip pens, drawing cartoon characters on it (which will please your children), or depict the slender legs of your beloved woman on it (which will please you).

5. Now you can start attaching the bridle. For this, a spool of fishing line is taken, which is attached to the left corner of the workpiece. Then it must be stretched to the nose of the snake, and from there to the right corner to determine the length of the bridle. Cut the thread and attach the tip to the right corner of the snake (it turns out a long thread from one end to the other). Now we take the spool again, fix the fishing line in the bow of the structure, measure the distance to the left corner of the kite, add another ten centimeters, cut it off and tie it to the middle of the first thread.

6. The tail of the snake can be made from a thin cord or a strong nylon thread, measuring 3.5-4 meters. The tail can be decorated with paper bows.

7. Launching a kite is impossible without a leer. To do this, a long strong thread is attached to the bridle, at the end of which you can tie a small stick for ease of control.

Flat flying structures

Such kites are the simplest and most famous. The frame is made of pine or any other light wood. Sheathing is made of film or paper. Paper does not provide structural stability, so it must be durable (mica, cigarette or rice paper). If a film is used, then it should stretch poorly, but at the same time stick well to the frame (it is best to buy acrylic).

What does a monk serpent look like?

Such a flying layout got its name due to its similarity with the hood of a monastic cassock. Such a kite is perfectly centered, so a two-lead bridle is enough to launch it. The tail is used as a balancer, it should be light and thin. The material for such a kite is better to choose dense, because under the gusts of wind it is too easily crushed and falls.

Archery flying structure

This is one of the varieties of flat kite. The frame is built from a pair of rails, which ensures lightness. In this case, the front rail gives rigidity to the entire structure, but there is a greater sensitivity to the wind. Beginners are not always able to master the first time flying this type of kite.

box design

This type of homemade snake looks pretty solid, but it is quite simple to perform. He doesn't need a tail. What's more, these snakes can lift small loads, making it possible to place a small digital camera in them, after turning it on for video recording or continuous shooting. In this way, you can get completely unique shots from a bird's eye view. But the box-shaped design keeps well in the air only in strong winds.

How to fly a kite: choose a place

So that nothing interferes with the flight process, you should choose open areas without any barriers. Trees, kiosks, buildings located nearby interfere with the direct passage of air currents and create unnecessary turbulence. The sea coast with its breeze is perfect (unless, of course, you have to jump over the bodies of vacationers at the same time). It is better to stay away from highways, airfields and power lines.

How to fly a kite (instruction)

First you need to determine the direction of the wind by simply drooling on your finger. Now the kite is solemnly handed over to a friend (girlfriend, child, wife). You need to stand in front of your assistant, who should hold the kite above his head, perpendicular to the ground. The wind should blow at your back, the reel with the lifeline should be in your hands.

So how do you fly a kite? First you need to slowly move away from a friend at a distance of about 20 meters, while unwinding the leash. Having given the command: “Let go!”, sharply pull the rail towards you. With a good wind force, the kite will soar in the air itself, and all that remains is to enthusiastically watch its flight. Otherwise, you will have to run around the field a little more until the structure catches the air flow.

How to fly a kite in different wind strengths? If it flies only when the person driving it is running, then the wind is too weak. With fairly strong air currents, the flying structure soars in the air with ease, and no additional effort is required. The optimal wind speed for launching a paper layout should be 3-6 m/s.

If the tension of the thread-leash is too strong, then it should be unwound a little. If the wind subsides, then the snake is pulled to itself. To return the structure to the ground, it is necessary to gradually wind up the rail and go home with a sense of accomplishment.

A basic do-it-yourself kite consists of three strips glued to a sheet of dense material. At the end is attached a tail with a small weight, which acts as a rudder. It is important to place the center of gravity in the middle of the hull, then the structure will be able to rise into the air. The lower the kite load, the higher the takeoff will occur. It is necessary to take into account the fact that with the increase in the rise of the kite, the thrust from the ground increases. The supporting structure is subjected to air pressure, so the material for manufacturing must be strong and rigid.

What is a kite

Initially, such aircraft were made in China in the form of a dragon - not a single traditional ceremony in the sky could do without this symbol. And although the manufacture of structures has long gone beyond the borders of China, the name has taken root. Various models of flying devices can be with a base, frameless, flat and multi-plane design. The finished apparatus is held by a long rope called a handrail. The aerodynamic shape contributes to a stable state, and a strong thread helps to keep the kite at the chosen angle of the air currents.

Design

The design of a simple kite, from a flying frame with a stretched coating, can be assembled at home. It won't gain much height, but it will be a good start for getting basic building skills. A single principle works here, based on aerodynamic, physical properties items. Straps are attached to the corners of the body and are combined into a bridle for stable control. Each model is decorated and stabilized by the tail. Maneuverability will improve with additional cargo or multiple tails.

Operating principle

The main condition for a high launch is wind speed (3-4 m/s). It is recommended to run the finished model in an open area where there are no trees and wires. A well-made construction will be lifted by air masses themselves. It is necessary to stand against the wind, letting go of the rope by 10-20 meters. In light winds, you can run to catch the moment when to send the flying machine into the air. It is better to cope with this task together. The smoothness of the flight depends on how correctly the tail and the length of the lines are adjusted to the size of the structure.

Species

There are a large number of models to choose from: flat, voluminous, curved, frameless, triangular or consisting of several links. The latter differ from a flat kite in their high structural stability. A multi-celled form, with a large number of individual links, is connected in the form of polyhedra. A group of interconnected flying devices looks impressive in the sky. The width of such a product is suitable for attaching a small camera for aerial photography from a height.

How to make a kite with your own hands

To make a flying kite at home, you need to choose a model that determines the shape of the frame and the surface material. Determine the number of carrier rails that support the web in tension . Sheets of paper, fabric, plastic bag, cardboard are used as canvases. You can fix the slings in one or two places of the base. It is possible to give a good aerodynamic force to both an uncontrolled (single-line) and a controlled (multi-line) model. The spool for winding the thread will eliminate tangles during start-up.

From paper

You can make a kite out of paper as follows:

Fold a square out of thick paper.
Designate the axis of symmetry.
Fold the sides in half.
Make the folds of the corners, forming an accordion.
Pass a long thread through the center of the accordion.
Attach the rail for adjustment.
Connect the bundle of threads prepared in advance.
Decorate the free end of the tail with bows or patches.
Pull the tail through the hole, secure with a rope.

From fabric

Develop an original scheme to make a flying kite-toy from wire using fabric:

Wrap a piece of flexible wire with threads, fix them at the ends.
Give the wire the desired shape.
Circle a piece of fabric along the contour of the frame, leaving an allowance of one and a half centimeters.
Glue the fabric to the wire blank.
Perform surface decoration.
Tie the rope in several places.
Bring the ends of the ropes to one point, retreating 30 centimeters from the kite, fasten them together.
Attach the rope.

Made of polyethylene

Do-it-yourself kite made of polyethylene:

Prepare two planks, where one is twice as long as the other.
Fold them back up from the top of the long plank.
Secure the connection point with tape.
Wrap the strips with tape, make small cuts.
Pull a strong thread through the incisions, fasten it.
Circle the outline of the finished frame on polyethylene, adding one centimeter.
Cut out and tape the edges.
Tie a thread 30 cm long to a short stick.
Tie a piece of fishing line to the top of a long stick.
Connect all three ends of the fishing line to each other and the thread of the lower corners, for which you will hold the snake, secure with tape.
Decorate with ribbons.

dragon kite

A large-sized design, resembling a dragon with contours, is performed as follows:

Select frame and cover materials.
Make the supporting base of the desired form of the soaring dragon.
Secure the connected structures with a thin rope.
Make a drawing of the model on paper, use as a template.
Cut out the outlines of the kite for aerodynamic coverage.
Decorate the surface with homemade drawings or stickers.
Attach the outer upholstery to the frame.
Attach the slings, tie the handrail.

box kite

The box kite is a multi-plane kite. It is done like this:

Make 4 long wooden slats and 6 slats are half as short.
Fasten the short ones crosswise with a self-tapping screw.
Attach the long slats to the small ones in the center and at the ends.
Pull the large sides at the corners with wire or rope in a criss-cross pattern.
Wind the rope around the slats, secure it with adhesive tape in the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped of the frame.
Attach the polyethylene strips to the rails making a full circle around the object.
Stretch a rope over the cellophane coating around the perimeter of the square, glue it tightly on the surface.
Make loops of wire for tying the handrail.

Rhombic Serpent

You can assemble a kite with your own hands so that the design has improved aerodynamic characteristics. The description will help you:

Make 6 long wooden slats and 4 slats half as long.
Make from small crosses.
Wrap the sides with wire, fix.
Attach long slats to the sides of the cross pieces.
Coat the wooden slats with drying oil.
Wrap the frame with tape around each cross.
Align the frame in the perpendicular position of the rails in the crosses.
Wrap the body of the kite with tape in two layers, being careful not to damage the shape.
Tie a strong thread to each rail, secure with a strip of tape.
Attach the fishing line to the wide side of the diamond at both ends of the rail.

Video:

The kite is the very first flying device that man was able to lift into the sky and give it movement with the help of gusts of wind. Kites come from China - a country where every holiday was and still is accompanied by colorful images of dragons.

Kites did not always play the role of a toy or a beautiful festive attribute, for example, at the beginning of the 20th century, cameras (for shooting from the air), radio antennas, etc. were lifted with the help of such devices. Kites can be different kind and designs: box-shaped, "monks" and flat.

Rules for making kites

Firstly, the body of the kite must necessarily have a center of gravity. It is better if it is located on the line that divides the body in half. If the center of gravity is shifted, then the kite simply cannot rise into the air.

Secondly, the slings with which the aircraft is controlled must be selected to a convenient length and fixed in certain places.

And, thirdly, do not forget about the tail of the snake: it is not only a beautiful decoration, but also a steering wheel. That is why the tail must be well and correctly adjusted.

Basic requirements for a kite

The body of the kite should be made rigid and strong so that the wind does not deform it. At the same time, a flying kite must be light, otherwise it simply will not rise to a height. The ability to easily fold, unfold and undergo transformation is also a prerequisite.

Making a kite

So, what do we need in order for our kite to fly above the clouds? All the "ingredients" can be easily found at home:

- newspapers or a plastic bag;

Wooden sticks 91 and 83 centimeters long;

Flight strip (or ribbon);

Knife for wood;

Fabric strips.

The ends of the wooden sticks (make notches in them in advance) must be wrapped with tape.

On a long stick, measure 25 centimeters from above and tie the second stick crosswise at this distance. Wrap the junction with tape to keep it better.

Then take a strip of ribbon and wrap the snake so that it passes through all the notches made. Now seal each notch with a ribbon with tape.

Now the made frame must be placed on the package prepared in advance and cut to shape. After that, fasten the cut bag tightly to the frame with ropes or tape.

Now let's turn to the straps. Unwind a rope 3 meters long and tie it to the bottom of the kite and to the place where the sticks cross, and decorate every 20-30 centimeters of the rope with bright fabric stripes.