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Alexander Wilson
Alexander Wilson (July 6, 1766 – August 23, 1813) was a Scottish-American poet, ornithologist, naturalist, and illustrator.
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Benjamin Franklin
Benjamin Franklin ( April 17, 1790) was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. A noted polymath, Franklin was a leading author and printer, satirist, political theorist, politician, postmaster, scientist, inventor, civic activist, statesman, and diplomat. As a scientist, he was a major figure in the American Enlightenment and the history of physics for his discoveries and theories regarding electricity. He invented the lightning rod, bifocals, the Franklin stove, a carriage odometer, and the glass 'armonica'. He formed both the first public lending library in America and the first fire department in Pennsylvania.
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China
China is seen variously as an ancient civilization extending over a large area in East Asia, a nation and/or a multinational entity.
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Guglielmo Marconi
Guglielmo Marconi (; 25 April 1874– 20 July 1937) was an Italian inventor, best known for his development of a radio telegraph system, which served as the foundation for the establishment of numerous affiliated companies worldwide. He shared the 1909 Nobel Prize in Physics with Karl Ferdinand Braun "in recognition of their contributions to the development of wireless telegraphy" and was ennobled in 1924 as Marchese Marconi.
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Jesus
Jesus of Nazareth (c. 5 BC/BCE – c. 30 AD/CE),
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Joseph Needham
Noel Joseph Terence Montgomery Needham, CH, FRS, FBA (9 December 1900 – 24 March 1995), also known as Li Yuese (), was a British academic and sinologist known for his research and writing on the history of Chinese science. He was elected a fellow of the Royal Society in 1941, and as a fellow of the British Academy in 1971. In 1992, the Queen conferred on him the Companionship of Honour and the Royal Society noted he was the only living person to hold these three titles.
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Khaled Hosseini
Khaled Hosseini (, ; ; born March 4, 1965) is an Afghan-born American novelist and physician. He has lived in the United States since he was fifteen years old and is an American citizen. His 2003 debut novel, The Kite Runner, was an international bestseller, selling more than 12 million copies worldwide. His second, A Thousand Splendid Suns, was released on May 22, 2007. In 2008, the book was the bestselling novel in the UK (as of April 11, 2008), with more than 700,000 copies sold.
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Lawrence Hargrave
Lawrence Hargrave (29 January 1850 – 14 July 1915) was an engineer, explorer, astronomer, inventor and aeronautical pioneer.
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Lu Ban
Lu Ban () (507 B.C. - 440 B.C) was a Chinese carpenter, engineer, philosopher, inventor, military thinker, statesman and contemporary of Mozi, born in the State of Lu, and is the patron Saint of Chinese builders and contractors. He was born in a renowned family during the Spring and Autumn Period when China was suffering from the chaos of civic wars between kingdoms. His original name was Kungshu Yichi (). He was also known as Kungshu Pan (公輸班), Kungshu Pen (公輸般) and Kungshu Pun (公輸盘). But he was more commonly known as Lu Ban.
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Mozi
Mozi (, Lat. as Micius, ca. 470 BCE–ca. 391 BCE), original name Mo Di (墨翟), was a Chinese philosopher during the Hundred Schools of Thought period (early Warring States Period). Born in Tengzhou, Shandong Province, China, he founded the school of Mohism and argued strongly against Confucianism and Daoism. During the Warring States Period, Mohism was actively developed and practiced in many states, but fell out of favour when the legalist Qin Dynasty came to power. During that period many Mohist classics were ruined when Qin Shihuang carried out the burning of books and burying of scholars. The importance of Mohism further declined when Confucianism became the dominant school of thought during the Han Dynasty, disappearing by the middle of the Western Han Dynasty. The Thousand Character Classic records Mozi's story that he felt sad when he saw white silk was dyed, which embodied his thought of austerity (simplicity, chastity).
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Shandong
For the people of Shandong, see Shandong people
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Silla
Silla (57 BC – 935 AD) () was one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea, and one of the longest sustained dynasties in Asian history. Although it was founded by King Park Hyeokgeose, who is also known to be the originator of the Korean family name Park (박, 朴), the dynasty was to see the Gyeongju Kim (김, 金) clan hold rule for most of its 992-year history. What began as a chiefdom in the Samhan confederacies, once allied with China, Silla eventually conquered the other two kingdoms, Baekje in 660 and Goguryeo in 668. Thereafter, Unified Silla or Later Silla, as it is often referred to, occupied most of the Korean Peninsula, while the northern part re-emerged as Balhae, a successor-state of Goguryeo. After nearly 1000 years of rule, Silla fragmented into the brief Later Three Kingdoms, handing over power to its successor dynasty Goryeo in 935.
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Wright brothers
The Wright brothers, Orville (August 19, 1871 – January 30, 1948) and Wilbur (April 16, 1867 – May 30, 1912), were two Americans who are generally credited with inventing and building the world's first successful airplane and making the first controlled, powered and sustained heavier-than-air human flight, on December 17, 1903. In the two years afterward, the brothers developed their flying machine into the first practical fixed-wing aircraft. Although not the first to build and fly experimental aircraft, the Wright brothers were the first to invent aircraft controls that made fixed-wing powered flight possible.
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Yuan Huangtou
Yuan Huangtou (Chinese:) was the son of emperor Yuan Lang of Eastern Wei. At that time, Gao Yang took control the court of Eastern Wei and set the emperor as puppet. Finally, Yan Huangtou was imprisoned by Gao Yang and, against his will, flown (via a large kite) from the tower of Ye, China. He survived this flight, but was later executed. 世哲从弟黄头，使与诸囚自金凰台各乘纸鸱以飞，黄头独能至紫陌乃坠，仍付御史狱，毕义云饿杀之。(Rendering: Yuan Shize and his younger brother Yuan Huangtou with a few prisoners each launch themselves from Tower of the Golden Phoenix [in Ye, capital of the Northern Qi]. Yuan Huangtou was the only one who survived from this flight, as he glided over the city-wall and fell at Zimo [western segment of Ye] safely, but he was handed to Bi Yiyun and sentenced to death by starvation.). History of Northern Dynasties under 19.（永定三年）使元黄头与诸囚自金凤台各乘纸鸱以飞，黄头独能至紫陌乃堕，仍付御史中丞毕义云饿杀之。(Rendering: [In the 3rd year of Yongding, 559], Gao Yang conducted an experiment by having Yuan Huangtou and a few prisoners each launch themselves from Tower of the Golden Phoenix [in Ye, capital of the Northern Qi]. Yuan Huangtou was the only one who survived from this flight, as he glided over the city-wall and fell at Zimo [western segment of Ye] safely, but he was handed to Bi Yiyun and sentenced to death by starvation.). Zizhi Tongjian under 167.
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Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad () is the largest city in Gujarat, India. It is the seventh largest city and eighth largest metropolitan area of India, with a city population of approximately 3.96 million and metropolitan population of 5.41 million. Located on the banks of the River Sabarmati, the city is the administrative centre of Ahmedabad district and was the capital of Gujarat from 1960 to 1970; the capital was shifted to Gandhinagar thereafter. In the middle of 1990's it was the fifth largest city in India.In colloquial Gujarati, the city is commonly called Amdavad.
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Bermuda
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Easter Island
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Guyana ( ), officially the Co-operative Republic of Guyana and previously known as British Guiana, is a state on the northern coast of South America that is culturally part of the Anglophone Caribbean. Guyana has been a former colony of the British, Dutch and for a brief period, the French. It is the only state of the Commonwealth of Nations on mainland South America, and is also a member of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), which has its secretariat headquarters in Guyana's capital, Georgetown. Guyana achieved independence from the United Kingdom on 26 May 1966 and became a Republic on 23 February 1970.
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Indonesia ( or ), officially the Republic of Indonesia (), is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania. Indonesia comprises 17,508 islands. With a population of around 238 million people, it is the world's fourth most populous country, and has the world's largest population of Muslims. Indonesia is a republic, with an elected legislature and president. The nation's capital city is Jakarta. The country shares land borders with Papua New Guinea, East Timor, and Malaysia. Other neighboring countries include Singapore, Philippines, Australia, and the Indian territory of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Indonesia is a founding member of ASEAN and a member of the G-20 major economies.
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Japan (日本 Nihon or Nippon), officially the State of Japan ( or Nihon-koku), is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south. The characters that make up Japan's name mean "sun-origin" (because it lies to the east of nearby countries), which is why Japan is sometimes referred to as the "Land of the Rising Sun".
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Joseon Dynasty
Joseon (July 1392–1897) (also Chosŏn, Choson, Chosun), was a Korean sovereign state founded by Taejo Yi Seong-gye that lasted for approximately five centuries. It was founded in the aftermath of the overthrow of the Goryeo Kingdom at what is today the city of Kaesong. Early on, Korea was retitled and the capital was relocated to modern-day Seoul and the kingdom's northernmost borders were expanded to the natural boundaries at the Amnok and Duman rivers (through the subjugation of the Jurchens). Joseon was the last royal and later imperial dynasty of Korean history. It was the longest ruling Confucian dynasty.
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Lahore ({{lang-pa|, {{lang-ur|, ) is the capital of the Pakistani province of Punjab and the second largest city in Pakistan after Karachi. The city lies along the Ravi River and is situated approximately from Wagah (the only road border crossing between India and Pakistan). Historically the main city of the undivided Punjab, Lahore has been a center of Muslim heritage since the Data Durbar is located here. It is often called the Garden of Mughals because of its rich Mughal heritage. It successively served as provincial/regional capital of the empires of the Shahi kingdoms in the 11th century, the Ghaznavids in the 12th century, the Ghurid State in the 12th and 13th century, the Mughal Empire in the 16th century, the Sikh Empire in the early 19th century, and it was the capital of the Punjab region under the British Raj in the mid 19th and early 20th century. Mughal structures such as the Badshahi Mosque, the Lahore Fort, Shalimar Gardens, and the mausolea of Jehangir and Nur Jehan are popular tourist attractions for the city. Lahore is also home to many British colonial structures built in the Mughal-Gothic style, such as the Lahore High Court, the General Post Office (GPO), the Lahore Museum, and many older universities including the University of the Punjab. Lahore is often referred to as the cultural heart of Pakistan, as it is the center of Pakistani arts, films and intelligentsia.
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Power Kites Review: Can this trainer kite really relaunch in water?
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www.PowerKitesDirect.com The Hydra 300 3-Line Water Relaunchable Trainer Kite Hydra 300 and 350 The Hydra is a 3-Line Trainer Kite that is water relaunchable. It has closed cell ram-air inflation with no internal bladders to inflate. Easy relaunch with 3-Line flight system. See Video. Ready-to-Fly, with lines pre-attached to kite and control bar. Perfect for use as a water based Kite Boarding trainer. http hydra 300 Fabric:- The Hydra is made from high quality Rip-Stop Nylon fabric with an equally high specification stitched Dyneema (same as Spectra) Bridle. Flying Lines:- Hydra kites come complete with Control Bar, pre-stretched Dyneema (same as Spectra) Flying Lines, Safety Leash and Training Kite Guide. Line sets are 82ft long. Take a look at the HQ Trainer Kite Guide in PDF format for more details. www.PowerKitesDirect.com As with all sports equipment exposed to natural elements such as wind, sea water, dust, sand and sunlight, life expectancy varies. With heavy use in these conditions, Hydra kites can be expected to remain operationally effective for a minimum of 2 years. Of course, with moderate use and care, this time period can be lengthened considerably. To optimize performance, it is suggested that equipment be updated and replaced routinely. world's only water relaunchable trainer power kite. www.PowerKitesDirect.com Water training with the Hydra 300 The Hydra is a kite suitable for beginners wanting to gain experience with power kiting on the water. It has a <b>...</b>
America's Got Talent - Connor Doran - Indoor Kite Flying
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Please share the commercial I made for the Idaho 2010 Paint the State contest www.youtube.com NOBODY ASK WHAT SONG IT IS!!!!! Sarah McLachlan - Angel A very inspirational audition on America's Got Talent.
Simon Dupree - Kites
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A major hit in UK for SD and the Big Sound 1967.
Power Kites | HQ Kites Rush 3 Trainer Kite Review
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- Duration: 1:49
- Published: 13 May 2009
- Uploaded: 21 Aug 2011
- Author: powerkitesdirect
www.PowerKitesDirect.com The popular Rush series has been redesigned in 2009 for even greater performance. The Rush III now has a new shape and bridles. Easy relaunch after a crash without help. Super durable and easy-to-fly, the Rush III is the perfect first step into power kiting. http very stable flying characteristics, constant pull high quality construction, incl. reinforced profiles and stitched bridle flying lines already attached to the kite wide wind range, excellent light wind performance easy relaunchable trainer kite power kite beginner kite www.PowerKitesDirect.com redesigned sail graphics new profile and shape perfect first step into power kiting http ater relaunchable trainer kite power kite hq kite, trainer kite package, power kite, sensei, www.PowerKitesDirect.com http www.kiteaccident.com http www.santelmo85.com http www.reviewthekite.com
Def Jam: Rives - Kite
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- Duration: 2:56
- Published: 30 Mar 2008
- Uploaded: 02 Sep 2011
- Author: LeftOfToday
Rives on making himself at home. High quality. Check him out on his own channel, shopliftwindchimes.
Power Kite Big Jump | HQ Rush 3 Pro Trainer Kite Test
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- Duration: 2:29
- Published: 13 May 2009
- Uploaded: 30 Aug 2011
- Author: powerkitesdirect
Guy gets serious air about 2/3rd through video www.PowerKitesDirect.com New for 2009 Rush 3 Pro is the shape profile and improved performance. The Rush III Pro series are the easiest kites to learn flying. Equipped with a third line for effortless reverse relaunches and ultimate safety, the Rush III Pro series is the perfect trainer kite for a fast learning curve. http # reverse relaunch with third line # very stable flying characteristics # will not overfly or luff # constant pull # wide wind range # flying lines already attached # perfect first step into power kiting # durable, high quality construction # cool "Big Zipper" triangle backpack www.PowerKitesDirect.com sensei trainer kite best trainer kite best power kite hq kite rush trainer kite hq kites http www.PowerKitesDirect.com http www.kiteaccident.com http www.santelmo85.com http www.reviewthekite.com
U2 - Kite
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- Duration: 4:28
- Published: 23 May 2008
- Uploaded: 02 Sep 2011
- Author: 1michelemichele1
2000 - "All That You Can't Leave Behind"
How to make a traditional Kite
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- Duration: 7:05
- Published: 10 Jul 2008
- Uploaded: 30 Aug 2011
- Author: epicfantasy
This is a very traditional kite you can make. Takes a couple of sticks and a plastic bag. Add some string and masking tape and you are ready to go. More kite projects on my website, and lots of other projects too! www.stormthecastle.com
Brighton Kite Jumping EXTREME
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- Duration: 3:36
- Published: 28 Aug 2006
- Uploaded: 01 Sep 2011
- Author: theclemgos
Check out these lunatics usings kites to do things like backflips and massive jumps!!
Kate Bush - Kite
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- Duration: 3:00
- Published: 21 Jun 2008
- Uploaded: 01 Sep 2011
- Author: Symphonyofflowers
Another great song from "The Kick Inside". This was also the b-side of the "Wuthering Heights" single. Lyrics: Beelzebub is aching in my belly-o. My feet are heavy and I'm rooted in my wellios. And I want to get away and go From all these mirror windows. I look at eye level, it isn't good enough. And then I find it out when I take a good look up. There's a hole in the sky with a big eyeball Calling me: "Come up and be a kite, On a diamond flight! A diamond kite, a diamond kite. Ooh, what a diamond! "A diamond kite On a diamond flight. Over the lights, under the moon. Over the lights, under the moon. Over the moon, over the moon!" I feel a rush along my body, like a bullet. I'm 2-D after a push-and-pull feeling. And I want to get back to safe home: I love the homeland dome.* I got no limbs, I'm like a feather on the wind. Well, I'm not sure if I want to be up here, at all. And I'd like to be back on the ground, But I don't know how to get down--down--down! "Come up and be a kite, On a diamond flight! A diamond kite, a diamond kite. Ooh, what a diamond! "A diamond kite On a diamond flight. Over the lights, under the moon. Over the lights, under the moon. Over the moon, over the moon!"
Geographer - Kites
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- Duration: 4:22
- Published: 14 Nov 2009
- Uploaded: 02 Sep 2011
- Author: 5dollargunshow
A wonderful song by the band Geographer.
Kite-Tubing NOSE DIVE!!!
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- Duration: 1:01
- Published: 29 Aug 2006
- Uploaded: 02 Sep 2011
- Author: hardchemist
Chase rides the Manta Ray kite-tube up high, then takes a plunge so fast his legs are pointed up to the sky. Then he smacks his head and then smacks the lake! He's okay though - except for a bruise or 2! Good times!!
Afghanistan - The Toughest Battle - Kite Running - 14 May 07
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- Duration: 2:06
- Published: 20 May 2007
- Uploaded: 28 Aug 2011
- Author: AlJazeeraEnglish
Al Jazeera's David Foster learns first-hand about the Afghan obsession with kite fighting when he is taken to a Kabul graveyard to participate in the game.
Kite, "I Give You the Morning"
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- Duration: 3:57
- Published: 02 Oct 2009
- Uploaded: 31 Aug 2011
- Author: VonSatan666
Unofficial video for Kite's "I Give You the Morning". Visuals sampled from Friedrich Wilhelm Murnau's "Sunrise".
"The Kite" from "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown!"
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- Duration: 2:43
- Published: 11 May 2008
- Uploaded: 27 Aug 2011
- Author: Number1AnimationFan
This is the segment "The Kite" from the animated version. It also includes a segment with Sally. Please do not ask for "Beethoven Day" or "My New Philosophy." Those songs were only in the 1999 version. This 1985 special is based on the 1967 show, which did not include those two. I DO NOT OWN PEANUTS PEANUTS IS OWNED BY UNITED FEATURES SYNDICATE AND CHARLES M. SCHULZ
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Three kites in an art sculpture. ARC kites. Peter Lynn kites. PeterLynn ARC set-up FAQ. Arch kite-multiple-kite arch where one or more lines holds many kites in one sky arch: rotary two-anchor rainbow arch or/and static two-anchor rainbow arch.
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A kite as decoration; a frog kite hangs from a cafe ceiling with the kitchen behind. Fast kites. Two species: a) kites that move fast or high-speed kites, and b) kites that can be made from scratch in a fast or quick manner (see "Q" for Quick kites).
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Specialized arch ribbon kite (of the non-rotating type) or wind bow or wide stiffened ribbon kite
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Novelty kite with multiple kite line rotors by Carl von Canstein. Novelty kites. Novelty kites bring vitality to kite building and flying.
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Kite lofts wind-driven rotating wings, Many kite stores fly kites regularly so that people will see the kites; one of the final purposes is for the store to profit from the flying of the kites
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Color and tail toy kite. Jammerbugt Drage Festival. Self-erecting collapsible kites. Collapsible kites that self-erect upon some triggering event to full kite form have special niche uses and appeal.
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Notice the kite's wing and the many kite lines that are held by the human kite operator; the kite operator is moving by the power of gravity. Paraglider kite system.
![A colorful delta wing kite. Various types of kites exist,[1] depending on such features as materials, shape, use, or skill required to operate. A modified parachute that has a positive lift/drag ratio is a kite.](http://web.archive.org./web/20110907010748im_/http://cdn1.wn.com/pd/84/db/d12339ea599e1b1c80e396bd8c54_grande.jpg "A colorful delta wing kite. Various types of kites exist,[1] depending on such features as materials, shape, use, or skill required to operate. A modified parachute that has a positive lift/drag ratio is a kite.")
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A colorful delta wing kite. Various types of kites exist,[1] depending on such features as materials, shape, use, or skill required to operate. A modified parachute that has a positive lift/drag ratio is a kite.
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Child playing with a kite, Sail kites. Sails that are fully tethered and give a net positive lift are sails that are kites. Sailing vessels on water and land use sail kites. The kiting tethers can be short or long.
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Single-line toy kites, Sail kites. Sails that are fully tethered and give a net positive lift are sails that are kites. Sailing vessels on water and land use sail kites. The kiting tethers can be short or long
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More rotation, Many kite stores fly kites regularly so that people will see the kites; one of the final purposes is for the store to profit from the flying of the kites.
photo: Creative Commons / Carl von Canstein
Novelty kite by Carl von Canstein. Novelty kites bring vitality to kite building and flying.
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Fighter kite
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INDIA-KITE-SHOPIndia Peoples buying kite on the kite shop at Burdwan in Eastern India ------ WN/BHASKAR MALLICK
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INDIA-KITE-SHOPIndia Peoples buying kite on the kite shop at Burdwan in Eastern India ------ WN/BHASKAR MALLICK
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INDIA-KITE-SHOPIndia Peoples buying kite on the kite shop at Burdwan in Eastern India ------ WN/BHASKAR MALLICK
photo: WN / Bhaskar Mallick
INDIA-KITE-SHOPIndia Peoples buying kite on the kite shop at Burdwan in Eastern India ------ WN/BHASKAR MALLICK
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Kite landboarding
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The Black Kite (Milvus migrans) is a medium-sized bird of prey in the family Accipitridae, which also includes many other diurnal raptors such as eagles, buzzards and harriers.
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White-tailed Kite
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Leaf tethered in breeze by spider web. There are natural kites that play a part in shaping what happens on earth. Some leaves kite to relieve wind pressures, pump fluids, and to disconnect annually to fertilize the soils.
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INDIA-KITE-MAKERIndia kite maker prepare kite on the ocassion of vishwakarma puja in Kolkata on Monday 09 August 2010 in Eastern India City ---- WN/BHASKAR MALLICK
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INDIA-KITE-MAKERIndia kite maker prepare kite on the ocassion of vishwakarma puja in Kolkata on Monday 09 August 2010 in Eastern India City ---- WN/BHASKAR MALLICK
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A long kite in the air - Kite
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kite- entertainment- kite runner- sports
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Flying a kite season, para kite form. Friday, January, 30, 2009
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Kite - Flying kite. Green area.
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An example of a closed cell foil power kite for use in kite surfing.
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Kite surfers wait for the wind to take their kite up. Kite surfing is prefered at Bulabog Beach because of the usual waves in the area. Taken at Boracay Island, Philippines as seen in this March 10, 2009 photo.
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Kite festival in Heiligenhaus, Germany, 15./16. Sep. 2007 Source: self-made Date: created 16. Sep 2007 Author: Frank Vincentz
![A colorful delta wing kite. Various types of kites exist,[1] depending on such features as materials, shape, use, or skill required to operate. A modified parachute that has a positive lift/drag ratio is a kite.](http://web.archive.org./web/20110907010748im_/http://cdn0.wn.com/pd/84/db/d12339ea599e1b1c80e396bd8c54_thumb.jpg "A colorful delta wing kite. Various types of kites exist,[1] depending on such features as materials, shape, use, or skill required to operate. A modified parachute that has a positive lift/drag ratio is a kite.")
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, a good location for flying as winds travelling across the sea contain few up or down draughts which cause kites to fly erratically.]]
Wind speeds are greater at higher altitudes
Kites may be manoeuvered dynamically which increases the force available dramatically
There is no need for mechanical structures to withstand bending forces; vehicles or hulls can be very light or dispensed with all together
The Kite Runner, a 2005 novel by Khaled Hosseini dramatizes the role of kite fighting in pre-war Kabul.
The Peanuts cartoon character Charlie Brown was often depicted having flown his kite into a tree as a metaphor for life's adversities.
Bermuda kite
Bowed kite, e.g. Rokkaku
Cellular or box kite
Chapi-chapi
Delta kite
Foil, parafoil or bow kite
Malay kite see also wau bulan
Tetrahedral kite
Expanded polystyrene kite
Fighter kite
Indoor kite
Inflatable single-line kite
Kytoon
Man-lifting kite
Rogallo parawing kite
Stunt (sport) kite
Water kite
Cotton
Dacron
Dyneema
Hemp
Kevlar
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Manja or Manjha, Hindi word for the glass powder coated kite flying & fighting string from Indian subcontinent and surrounding regions
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Rayon
Silk
Ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene
Bali Kite Festival
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Conceptual kite wind generator
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Kite aerial photography
Kite buggying
Kite fishing
Kite ice skating
Kite landboarding
Kite shape (geometry)
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Pogadaev, Victor. Svetly Mesyatz-Zmei Kruzhitsa (My Lord Moon Kite) - “Vostochnaya Kollektsia” (Oriental Collection). M.: Russian State Library. N 4 (38), 2009, 129-134. ISSN 1681—7559
A kite is a tethered aircraft. The necessary lift that makes the kite wing fly is generated when air (or in some cases water) flows over and under the kite's wing, producing low pressure above the wing and high pressure below it. This deflection also generates horizontal drag along the direction of the wind. The resultant force vector from the lift and drag force components is opposed by the tension of the one or more lines or tethers. The anchor point of the kite line may be static or moving (e.g., the towing of a kite by a running person, boat, or vehicle).
Kites are usually heavier-than-air, but there is a second category of lighter-than-air kite called a kytoon which may be filled with hydrogen, hot air, methane, or helium; these stay aloft with or without wind; at calm they float; at wind they receive lift from buoyancy and aerodynamic lift. Kytoons have been made in toy-scale as well as military large scale.
Kites may be flown for recreation, art or other practical uses. Sport kites can be flown in aerial ballet, sometimes as part of a competition. Power kites are multi-line steerable kites designed to generate large forces which can be used to power activities such as kite surfing, kite landboarding, kite fishing, kite buggying and a new trend snow kiting. Kites towed behind boats can lift passengers which has had useful military applications in the past.
History
in which the kite is titled How to make fire Drakes. The caption The Fiery Drake or Kite is from the reprint in Joseph Strutt's 1801 book, The sports and pastimes of the people of England from the earliest period.]]Kites were used approximately 2,800 years ago in China, where materials ideal for kite building were readily available: silk fabric for sail material; fine, high-tensile-strength silk for flying line; and resilient bamboo for a strong, lightweight framework. Alternatively, the kite authors Clive Hart and Tal Streeter hold that leaf kites existed far before that time in what is now Indonesia, based on their interpretation of cave paintings on Muna Island off Sulawesi. The kite was said to be the invention of the famous 5th century BC Chinese philosophers Mozi and Lu Ban. By at least 549 AD paper kites were being flown, as it was recorded in that year a paper kite was used as a message for a rescue mission. Ancient and medieval Chinese sources list other uses of kites for measuring distances, testing the wind, lifting men, signalling, and communication for military operations.
After its introduction into India, the kite further evolved into the Fighter kite known as the patang in India. In India annual kite running competitions are held every year on the day of Makar Sankaranti.
Stories of kites were brought to Europe by Marco Polo towards the end of the 13th century, and kites were brought back by sailors from Japan and Malaysia in the 16th and 17th centuries. Although they were initially regarded as mere curiosities, but by the 18th and 19th centuries kites were being used as vehicles for scientific research. but on May 10, 1752, Thomas-François Dalibard of France conducted a similar experiment (using a 40-foot (12 m) iron rod instead of a kite) and extracted electrical sparks from a cloud.
Russian chronicles mention prince Oleg of Novgorod use kites during the siege of Constantinople in 906 A.D.: "and he crafted horses and men of paper, armed and gilded, and lifted them into the air over the city; the Greeks saw them and feared".
Kites were also used by Admiral Yi of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) of Korea. During the Japanese invasions of Korea (1592–1598), Admiral Yi commanded his navy with kites. His kites had specific markings directing his fleet to perform his order. The war eventually resulted in a Korean victory; the kites played a minor role in the war's conclusion.
In more modern times the British navy also used kites to haul human lookouts high into the air to see over the horizon and possibly the enemy ships, for example with the kite developed by Samuel Franklin Cody. Barrage kites were used to protect London as well as the Pacific coast of the United States during the last century. Kites were used for anti-aircraft target practice. Kites and kytoons were used for lofting communications antenna. Submarines lofted observers in rotary kites. The Rogallo parawing kite and the Jalbert parafoil kite were used for governable parachutes (free-flying kites) to deliver troops and supplies.
Science and meteorology
Kites have been used for scientific purposes, such as Benjamin Franklin's famous experiment proving that lightning is electricity. Kites were the precursors to the traditional aircraft, and were instrumental in the development of early flying craft. Alexander Graham Bell experimented with very large man-lifting kites, as did the Wright brothers and Lawrence Hargrave. Kites had a historical role in lifting scientific instruments to measure atmospheric conditions for weather forecasting.
Radio aerials and light beacons
Kites can be used for radio purposes, by kites carrying antennas for MF, LF or VLF-transmitters. This method was used for the reception station of the first transatlantic transmission by Marconi. Captive balloons may be more convenient for such experiments, because kite-carried antennas require a lot of wind, which may be not always possible with heavy equipment and a ground conductor. It must be taken into account during experiments, that a conductor carried by a kite can lead to a high voltage toward ground, which can endanger people and equipment, if suitable precautions (grounding through resistors or a parallel resonant-circuit tuned to transmission frequency) are not taken.Kites can be used to carry light effects such as lightsticks or battery powered lights .
Kite traction
Kites can be used to pull people and vehicles downwind. Efficient foil-type kites such as power kites can also be used to sail upwind under the same principles as used by other sailing craft, provided that lateral forces on the ground or in the water are redirected as with the keels, center boards, wheels and ice blades of traditional sailing craft. In the last two decades several kite sailing sports have become popular, such as kite buggying, kite landboarding and kite surfing. Snow kiting has also become popular in recent years.Kite sailing opens several possibilities not available in traditional sailing:
The German company SkySails has developed ship-pulling kites as a supplemental power source for cargo ships, first tested in January 2008 on the ship MS Beluga Skysails. Trials on this 55 m ship have shown that, in favorable winds, the kite reduces fuel consumption by up to 30%. This system is planned to be in full commercial production late 2008. Kites are available as an auxiliary sail or emergency spinnaker for sailing boats. Self-launching Parafoil kites are attached to the mast.
MS Beluga Skysails is the world's first commercial container cargo ship partially powered by a giant computer-controlled kite (160 m² or 1,722 sq ft). The kite could reduce fuel consumption by 20%. It was launched on 17 December 2007 and was set to leave the northern German port of Bremerhaven to Guanta, Venezuela on January 22, 2008. Stephan Wrage, managing director of SkySails GmbH announced: "During the next few months we will finally be able to prove that our technology works in practice and significantly reduces fuel consumption and emissions." Verena Frank, project manager at Beluga Shipping GmbH, SkySails GmbH's partner further stated that "the project's core concept was using wind energy as auxiliary propulsion power and using wind as a free of charge energy".
Power generation
A conceptual research and development projects by over 100 entities are investigating the use of kites in harnessing high altitude wind currents to generate electricity. A separate Delft University of Technology project has used a 10 m² kite to generate 10 kilowatts of power.See also laddermill and High altitude wind power.
At the KULeuven, there also is a research group investigating the use of kites for power generation. But rather than flexible kites, they use a rigid wing structure, like a plane, because of the higher gliding number, easier control and better understanding of plane dynamics. A small prototype is being built.
Cultural uses
single-line kite, shaped like an octopus and long.]]Kite festivals are a popular form of entertainment throughout the world. They include large local events, traditional festivals which have been held for 300 hundreds of years and major international festivals which bring in kite flyers from Britain to display their unique art kites and demonstrate the latest technical kites.
Asia
. The bamboo frame is covered with plain paper and then decorated with multiple layers of shaped paper and foil.]]Kite flying is popular in many Asian countries, where it often takes the form of 'kite fighting', in which participants try to snag each other's kites or cut other kites down. Fighter kites are usually small, flat, flattened diamond-shaped kites made of paper and bamboo. Tails are not used on fighter kites so that agility and maneuverability are not compromised.
In Afghanistan, kite flying is a popular game, and is known in Dari as Gudiparan Bazi. Some kite fighters pass their strings through a mixture of ground glass powder and glue. The resulting strings are very abrasive and can sever the competitor's strings more easily. The abrasive strings can also injure people. During the Taliban rule in Afghanistan, kite flying was banned, among various other recreations.
In Pakistan, kite flying is often known as Gudi-Bazi or Patang-bazi. Although kite flying is a popular ritual for the celebration of spring festival known as Jashn-e-Baharaan (lit. Spring Festibval) or Basant, kites are flown throughout the year. Kite fighting is a very popular all around Pakistan, but centered in urban centers across the country especially Lahore. The kite fights are at their maximum during the spring celebrations and the fighters enjoy competing with rivals in which one have to cut-loose the string of the kite of other, this is popularly called as "Paecha". During the spring festival, kite flying competitions are held across the country and the skies are colored with kites. As people cut-loose an opponents kites, shouts of 'wo kata' ring through the air. Reclaiming the kites after they have been cut-loose by running after them, is a popular ritual especially among the youth (similar to scenes depicted in the Kite Runner which is based in neighboring Afghanistan). Kites and strings are a big business in the country and many types of strings are used: glass-coated strings, metal strings and tandi. However, kite flying was recently banned in Punjab due to recent motorcyclist deaths caused by glass-coated or metal kite-strings. Kup, Patang, Guda, and Nakhlaoo are some of the kites used. They vary in balance, weight and speed through the air.
In Vietnam, kites are flown without tails. Instead small flutes are attached allowing the wind to "hum" a musical tune. There are other forms of sound-making kites. In Bali, large bows are attached to the front of the kites to make a deep throbbing vibration, and in Malaysia row of gourds with sound-slots are used to create a whistle as the kite flies. , India]]
Kites are popular during the Indian festival of Makar Sankranti. This spring festival is celebrated generally during mid of January, in accordance with the Indian calender, with millions of people flying kites all over northern India. The states of Bihar, Jharkhand, Gujarat, West Bengal, Rajasthan, Punjab etc. are notable for their kite fighting festivals. Kite flying in Hyderabad starts a month before the official kite flying festival (Sankranthi). The thread used to fly kites is known as 'Manjaa'. Highly maneuverable single-string paper and bamboo kites are flown from the rooftops while using line friction in an attempt to cut each other's kite lines, either by letting the line loose at high speed or by pulling the line in a fast and repeated manner. Kite flying/fighting is an important part of other celebrations, including Republic Day, Independence Day, Raksha Bandhan, and Janmashtami. An international kite festival is held every year before Uttarayan for three days in Vadodara, Surat and Ahmedabad. People start flying kites early in the morning and continue until the evening. The kite is known as 'Patang' in India. People fly kites in Indian Punjab on occasion of Lohri (Punjabi name for Makar Sankranti) and Basant Punchami.
.]] Weifang, Shandong, China is the kite capital of the world. China is the oldest place , probably with India where kites have been flown since antiquities. It is home to the largest kite museum in the world, the thousands of kites here have a display area of 8100 m2. Weifang hosts an annual international kite festival on the large salt flats south of the city. There are several kite museums in Japan, UK, Malaysia, Indonesia, Taiwan, Thailand and the USA.
Europe
In Greece and Cyprus, flying kites is a tradition for Clean Monday, the first day of Lent. In the British Overseas Territory of Bermuda, traditional Bermuda kites are made and flown at Easter, to symbolise Christ's ascent. Bermuda kites hold the world records for altitude and duration. In Fuerteventura a kite festival is usually held on the weekend nearest to 8 November lasting for 3 days.
South America
In Chile, it is very popular, especially during Independence Day festivities (September 18).In Colombia kites can be seen flown in parks and recreation areas during August which is known to be windy. It is during this month that most people, especially the young ones would fly kites.
In Guyana, kites are flown at Easter and is an activity participated in by all ethnic and religious groups. Kites are generally not flown at any other time of year. Kites start appearing in the sky in the weeks leading up to Easter and school children are taken to parks for the activity. It all culminates in a massive airborne celebration on Easter Monday especially in Georgetown, the capital, and other coastal areas. The history of the practice is not entirely clear but given that Easter is a Christian festival, it is said that the flying kite is symbolic of the Risen Lord. Moore describes the phenomenon in the 19th century as follows:
A very popular Creole pastime was the flying of kites. Easter Monday, a public holiday, was the great kite-flying day on the sea wall in Georgetown and on open lands in villages. Young and old alike, male and female, appeared to be seized by kite-flying mania. Easter 1885 serves as a good example. “The appearance of the sky all over Georgetown, but especially towards the Sea Wall, was very striking, the air being thick with kites of all shapes and sizes, covered with gaily coloured paper, all riding bravely on the strong wind"(His quotation is from a letter to The Creole newspaper of December 29, 1858).
The exact origins of the practice of kite flying (exclusively) at Easter are unclear. Brereton and Yelvington speculate that kite flying was introduced by Chinese indentured immigrants to the then colony of British Guyana in the mid 19th century. The author of an article in the Guyana Chronicle newspaper of May 6, 2007 is more certain:
Kite flying originated as a Chinese tradition to mark the beginning of spring. However, because the plantation owners were ever so suspicious of the planter class [read, plantation workers], the Chinese claimed that it represented the resurrection of Jesus Christ.It was a clever argument, as at that time, Christians celebrated Easter to the glory of the risen Christ.
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General safety issues
There are safety issues involved in kite-flying, more so with power kites. Kite lines can strike and tangle on electrical power lines, causing power blackouts and running the risk of electrocuting the kite flier. Wet kite lines or wire can act as a conductor for static electricity and lightning when the weather is stormy. Kites with large surface areas or powerful lift can lift kite fliers off the ground or drag them into stationary objects. In urban areas there is usually a ceiling on how high a kite can be flown, to prevent the kite and line infringing on the airspace of helicopters and light aircraft.
Kite designs
Kite types
Types of kite line materials
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References
Kerala Kite Festival, Gods own Countrys first ever Kite Festial was held in between 22-24th Jan 2010. Founded by Kite Flyer Rajesh Nair, based out of Kochi. KKF Patron is District Collector Dr M Beena IAS. KKF will be held every in Kerala during the last week of January. Many international kite flyers participate in this festival.
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