How we fly kites in the fall and don't catch a cold. How we fly kites in the fall and don’t catch a cold How to fly kites correctly

August is known to be the month of winds. Right now best time for traditional summer fun– launching a kite. The serpent soaring high in the sky represents freedom and carefreeness at its best. How nice it is to feel like a person controlling such a wonderful toy, to feel the changes in air currents, to put your face warm wind... At first glance, it seems that flying a kite is an elementary matter. But in fact, in order for the flight to “go well,” you need to learn a little more about how to fly a kite bought in a store or made by yourself.

Kite in flight

Where is the best place to fly a kite?

The success of the entire enterprise largely depends on how well the place to fly the kite is chosen. Ideal if you are located on open space. It could be a deserted seashore or a flat field. The main thing is that there is no interference around in the form of buildings, trees, structures, wires, etc. All these obstacles make the launch much more difficult or even impossible. They affect the speed of the kite, increase the variability of its directions and generally interfere with enjoying the process in every possible way.

Wind strength and direction

Of course, the prerequisite for flying a kite is wind - without it nothing will work. What matters is its speed. If it is equal to 3 m/s, then only the lightest kite models will rise up. The optimal speed for beginners is 3-8 m/s. If the wind is strong enough (speed more than 8-11 m/s), then these are conditions only for experienced professionals.

The optimal wind speed for launching a kite can be easily determined by eye. Take a closer look at the nearby trees. If only their leaves move from a light breeze, the speed is too low. If small branches also begin to move, consider that the weather conditions for beautiful summer fun are optimal.

The direction of the wind is also of great importance. The kite flies against air currents, so for more successful launch and control it is best to stand with your back to the wind.

Let's fly a kite into the sky

There are several techniques for flying a kite, let's look at the main ones.

The regular launch, which requires the assistance of a buddy, is probably the most common kite launching technique. One person takes the kite in his hands, the other unwinds about 20 meters of the line in the direction of the wind. After which the launcher needs to stand against the wind, pulling the line, and give a command to a friend to let go of the kite. Then act according to the situation. If the wind at the ground is not strong enough, you will have to walk several steps back or even run a short distance before you feel that the kite has caught the wind and rushed upward. If the wind speed is high, it will soar on its own.

Hand launching is another fairly common technique that is only applicable to properly designed kites. If yours is one of these, then you won’t have to resort to the help of a friend to start it. So how do you lift an object into the air? To do this, you need to grab the rail directly next to the kite and point its nose towards the sky. Then you should pull slightly towards yourself, lifting the structure off the ground. A moment - and the snake is already soaring cheerfully and carefree in the heights. All that remains is to unwind the rope, regulating its flight.

Finally, there is also “Pull-and-release” launch technique. It is ideal when there are rough or light winds and very limited space. The technique saves space and effort, eliminating the need to quickly run back in an effort to quickly raise the kites higher. What if up there, the wind is stronger and smoother? The start of the launch repeats any of the techniques described above (with or without the participation of a friend). Then you should begin a slow retreat back without unwinding the rope. When the kite reaches the maximum height for the initially given length of the line, the launcher releases the line, and therefore the structure descends from the sky almost to the ground. In this case, you still need to unwind the rope (either with your hands or by stepping back). Without allowing the kite to land completely, it is necessary to fix the handrail again and continue moving backwards. As a result of this maneuver, the kite will soar even higher. It may be necessary to perform the technique repeatedly until the kite reaches a height where the wind is strong enough to lift the light structure upward without human assistance.

Precautions when flying a kite

Actually, kite flying is a fairly safe activity. It would seem, what could be the threat of such entertainment? However, under certain circumstances there is something to be afraid of.

The very first rule is never fly a kite near wires or power lines. This is very life-threatening. The electricity that can pass into the ground through the triggerer's body can cause serious health problems and even death.

Under no circumstances should you fly a kite during a thunderstorm. It can attract lightning to itself and become a kind of lightning rod. It is unlikely that anyone will be able to survive this.

You should not fly a kite near animals or other people. Desert spaces are ideal sites. Firstly, the snake can frighten bystanders. Besides, a dog happily chasing kite– the spectacle is, of course, very funny. But do not forget that someday it will fall close to the ground, and the animal will definitely grab it in its teeth.

In many countries around the world there is a direct ban on flying kites near airports. So, in North America the restricted zone has a radius of 6 to 10 km.

Finally, in clear weather, do not forget about sunglasses. Exposure to direct sunlight can cause serious damage to your eyes - protect them even if your back is to the sun. And, of course, use sunscreen - take care of your own skin.

Following all these simple recommendations and following safety rules will ensure that you and your children have a pleasant time. Flying a kite is fun at any age. This incomparable feeling is worth experiencing for everyone.

Photo from personal archive. Copying prohibited

To avoid catching a cold, we now use outerwear made of membrane fabric. Usually this is a jacket and pants, sometimes overalls. We put on a set of thermal underwear on a naked body (not a T-shirt!), it retains heat by repelling moisture from the body. After all, when actively spending time in an ordinary autumn jacket or woolen sweater, children sweat, hence the trouble - the cold wind blows on their wet body and the child gets sick.

The more you wrap the children up, the worse it gets. It turns out vicious circle and parents choose the option of staying at home rather than going out. Membrane fabric protects from the wind; it is not blown, but breathes. If the air temperature outside is not very comfortable, you can wear a fleece jacket on top of your thermal underwear or just take it with you until you feel how the “thermal underwear set + membrane outerwear” rule works.

It is necessary to ensure that the child's body is dry. This can be done by running your hand through the neckline to the back and feeling it for moisture. High-quality thermal underwear does an excellent job of keeping you dry. We bought it from Sportmaster and Champion because we are afraid of fakes and do not skimp on quality. If you take into account the recommendations presented, the child will remain dry, which means he will not freeze.

Walking in any weather helps strengthen our immunity. And in order not to be distracted by the unpleasant wind, you need not only to dress correctly, but also to do something pleasant. Then you won’t even remember the discomfort.

Kites and kites for children

Without rain, mushrooms will not grow, and without wind, a kite will not fly. Windy autumn days are a good time to launch. This activity also promotes increased physical activity of the child. You need to run so that the speed of the kite is sufficient and it does not fall to the ground.

Everything is so simple that there are no questions about how to assemble and fly a kite. Even a child can handle this. There is another benefit - children acquire new skills. For example, when we taught them how to tie a kite and explained the construction, they learned to tie knots in a new way.

The children loved this activity so much that we went further and bought them an aerobatic kite. In their eyes, it looks like a parachute, only smaller. The main thing is that it will not tear the child off the ground, which means it is safe. The children mastered kite control during their first walk and are now only improving their results.

There are traction kites. You cling to them using a special design - a trapezoid. The kite accompanies us on ski trips across the fields in winter, and along sea ​​waves on the board. Our dad is just interested in these sports. And the children are also slowly practicing their flying skills with such an unusual kite.

The youngest son, Dim Dimych, four years old, has already switched to piloting a traction kite. For safety, we gave him the smallest representative from this line - a snake with an area of ​​3.5 square meters. The range of wind speeds should be 3-5 meters per second.

First of all, we check the speed of the kite without the participation of the child. If control is given without much effort and there are no powerful uncontrollable impulses, we give the kite to our son.

To determine wind speed we use the Beaufort scale

How to choose a kite

Most kites have line lengths up to 25 meters. For older children, they are 11 and 12 years old, this is already possible - they can handle the controls. Freely measure the distance to bushes or trees and the length of the slings.

But this length makes it difficult for Dim Dimych to grasp the meaning of which handle to pull the kite with so that it flies into the right side. Therefore, especially for him, we unfasten such long lines and install shortened ones 3-4 meters long. An ordinary rope with a diameter of 2-3 mm is suitable for this purpose. With shortened lines, the kite loses its excess thrust and quickly and easily responds to the movements of the child’s hands.

A flying kite brings a lot of joy when a gust of wind pulls a child in one direction or another and the baby runs after a beautiful “parachute”. And if he himself lifts, steers, drops, sometimes especially for dad or mom, this is a “big miracle” - indescribable happiness in his eyes.

At such moments, we all forget that autumn and early winter are a dull time of year. Nature doesn't have bad weather, only unsuitable clothing and not knowing what to do.

I hope that our idea of ​​how to carry out the windy autumn days someone will like it. And such terminology as “frequently ill child” will remind you less often. Personally, we now try not to miss opportunities and go out any day. The main thing is that there is a stadium, park or field nearby - any area above which there is air space free from wires and tree branches.

The video shows how we launch the kite.

Photo, video and text - Yulena Terekhova

The first mentions of homemade flying kites are found in Chinese chronicles of the 2nd century BC. We invite you to repeat the feat of the ancient Chinese: refuse to buy a kite in a store and make it yourself. And then note it in your chronicle.

HANDMADE - KITE MASTERIM

1. To make a simple flat kite, you will need two thin slats made of pine, bamboo or Chinese plastic. One is 50 cm, the other is 30. At a distance of 15 cm from the edge of the larger rail, fasten the 30-centimeter one at a right angle crosswise with strong threads (or strong tape). This will be the serpent's cross.

2. We make circular notches at the ends of the slats. Now feel free to connect all the ends of the cross with a thin thread. This will give you a feeling of satisfaction and a square frame of the kite.

3. The covering is made from thin paper, for example, tracing paper. It's great to use a cut-up plastic trash bag. The lighter the material, the easier it will be to send the kite to the skies. Place the frame on a sheet of the selected material, trace it with a pencil, leaving small allowances, and cut out the shape along the contour. Now let's lubricate the frame with glue and stick it to the material.

4. If there is no store advertising on your package, it doesn’t matter. The drawing is the face of a snake. Using a marker, draw on it your favorite politician, the legs of a woman you know, a smiling Freddy Krueger, or just a call to care for environment. Remember, what happens on the kite can be studied by all the neighbors in the area, and it’s good if this makes them cultural level will rise.

5. Now we make the bridle. One end of the fishing line is attached to point O, stretched to point N and then to point P, fasten at P. (We pulled to point N to determine the length of the bridle). Another thread is fixed at point N. We measure the distance from N to P, add another 10 cm and tie this length to the center of the first thread. It is important that both halves of the long segment are the same, otherwise the kite will fall to one side.

6. The tail of the kite is added to point G. It is customary to make it from a thin cord 3-4 m long; and usually several paper bows are glued to the tail at an equal distance from each other. The tail is needed to improve the aerodynamic qualities of the device.

7. For the lifeline (this is the name of the thread on which the glider holds the kite), a fishing reel with fishing line is suitable. Attach the end of the fishing line to the bridle, and the kite is ready!

NEGLECTED CASE - SENDING TO THE SKY

The idea of ​​flying a ready-made kite is still in the air.

1. When choosing a place to fly a kite, you should pay attention to open areas. Any nearby wind barriers, trees, stalls, statues of leaders, etc. the wind will be turned away from the true path and give it unnecessary turbulence. Ideal for kites sea ​​coast. But if you have to catch the breeze by jumping on bodies laid out on the beach, you can take a closer look at other spaces. The selected clearing should not be located next to a busy highway (glider pilots often run with their faces raised to the sky and pose a danger near roads) and away from power lines and airfields.

2. After slobbering on your finger, find out the direction of the wind. Hand the kite to your friend, whom you prudently took with you, and stand opposite him, but so that the wind blows at your back. Let the reel with the handrail be in your hands. Take a few steps back while unwinding the line. Please note that your friend should not be typing SMS at this time: the kite should be held with both hands above your head, trying to position it perpendicular to the direction of the wind.

3. Having moved 15-20 m away, shout to your friend: “Let go!” - and jerk the rail towards you. If the wind is decent, the kite will rise up on its own, and you will only have to stand with the reel, joyfully watching its flight. Otherwise, you will have to run a few more meters until the wind catches the kite.

4. If the kite flies only when you run, it means the wind is weak today. Even if it’s a shame to admit it after the marathon you just completed with a lifeline in your hand. In a normally blowing monsoon, the flying structure flutters in height while it is simply held at arm's length. The optimal wind speed for a beginner is 3-6 m/s. At a lower speed, only the lightest structures will be able to rise; at a much higher speed, the kite will be torn from the hands and will only be subject to the control of a kite specialist.

5. If the handrail pulls too much, you need to unwind the reel a little. Flight when the wind subsides is regulated by pulling the kite towards you. With a successful combination of circumstances, the kite will dangle in the air for several hours, and you will have time to take a break from the hustle and bustle.

6. To finally go home, the snake is pulled to the ground, gradually reeling in the rope. Announce to the children and onlookers gathered around that today you will not start anything else except the engine of your car. Maybe this will help them break up.

Making something yourself and seeing how it works is definitely fun. That's why people launch boats, paper airplanes, or other crafts. This is a great way to spend time outside with your child. How to fly a kite so that it flies high, and how to control it correctly?

From the outside, everything looks simple - people launch complex figures into the air and can themselves set their height and speed of movement. How to achieve this? And why do snakes fly without large wings or other devices other than the tail?

Why does a kite fly?

From the outside, the flight of a kite seems amazing. Especially when it rises smoothly on its own and holds on for a long time, carried away by unknown forces. A person regulates the speed and height of the kite by moving and pulling the line.

If you delve deeper, you can understand that immediately upon launch, 4 natural forces will act on it:

• lifting and driving force (wind);
• resistance;
• gravity.

The interaction of forces ensures flight. Resistance occurs under certain conditions. This happens when air opposes any moving body. It’s easy to check the activity of the force - open your palm and move it from side to side. You will feel slight resistance.

Now take the cardboard and start fanning yourself with it. The difference is immediately noticeable - the air seems to slow down the movement. The operator uses this force.

He starts flying a kite like this: he places the kite on the ground, takes the line and pulls it, moving quickly against the wind. The kite will take off. It is important to choose the angle here, as this will affect the overall take-off speed. If there is a breeze outside, a vacuum zone forms on top of the kite, which gives confidence to the movement. The aircraft uses the vacuum zone and begins to hover like an open sail.

It turns out that the main conditions for the rapid take-off and subsequent flight of a kite is the angle of attack, which is also the angle of the required lift. If the kite stands upright, the natural air resistance will increase, and at the same time the lifting force will increase. In a horizontal position it decreases quickly.

Wind characteristics for flights

It is not for nothing that it is named so - its flight primarily depends on the presence and strength of the wind. In calm weather, even a well-designed model will remain motionless. The only thing that can simulate wind is physical effort, but then the operator will have to run constantly.

Force

First of all, before launching, you should check the weather: are tree branches, leaves and grass moving, raised flags are moving, are there small ripples visible on the water? Great, the weather is right. It is important to find the “golden mean” of air flow activity. Strong gusts can break or blow the kite away.

Direction

Now the kite has taken off and is soaring. The best position is with your back to the wind, facing the kite. Determining the direction of air flow is easy. Where is the grass bending, the tips of the flags pointing, the packages flying? You can expose your face to the gusts of wind, feel how it touches your cheeks.

Those friends who managed to launch kites will serve as tips.

How to choose a launch location

To fly a kite properly, you must first choose a suitable location. Sometimes the launch is difficult - the kite has barely risen, spins constantly, tensions the fishing line. It will gain stability later when it reaches a certain height. Or it took off easily, and then “ran around”, becoming uncontrollable.

It is more convenient to fly kites from a small elevation - a hill, an embankment, a platform. You need to choose a flat place, not crowded with foreign objects. After launch, attention will be focused on the kite hovering above, so it is important to ensure freedom of movement in advance. It would be a shame to suddenly stumble while running.

Thus, perfect place to launch:

• level, without debris and obstacles;
• on a hill, a small embankment;
• There are no houses, horizontal bars, trees, roads, or airport nearby.

Launching a kite: step-by-step instructions

To enjoy free flight, you need to fly the kite correctly. Take into account the weather, wind strength, choose a location, calculate the ideal launch angle.

First of all, using the means at hand, determine the current direction of the wind. Remember, he is more active at altitude.

Flying a kite - alone, together

Stronger wind. It is enough to release the kite by unclenching your hands, having previously positioned yourself with your back to the gusts. Before launching, point the nose of the kite up, holding the handrail nearby, at the base. After releasing, slowly unwind the thread, increasing the height.

Launching together. An assistant holds the kite, pointing its nose upward. You, having unwinded 20 meters of thread from the spool, step back. Command your assistant to open his hands and at the same time throw the kite. Watch as the released kite quickly takes off, carried away by gusts of wind. Adjust the flight through the tension and length of the thread.

Light wind. It seems that there is absolutely no wind below, but the tops of the trees are actively swaying. This means that he is strong enough, only at a height. Then it is important to help the kite climb onto it.

Running alone. Taking a position with your back to the gusts of wind, place the kite down on the ground exactly perpendicular, “facing” you. Unwinding the rope, slowly move away, trying to keep him in the previously specified position.

Having walked 8-10 steps away, sharply pull the unwound rope and run until the kite gradually rises, reaching the area of ​​​​active wind. When you feel how it catches the air currents, stop. Now you can adjust the soaring of the kite.

Launching together. The snake is held by an assistant. This method is great for family launches, when children help parents. Hold it high, aligning it strictly perpendicular to the gusts of wind. At this time, the child moves away, unwinding the rope.

When he rewinds 2-3 meters, ask him to run. Unclench your hands in time, giving the kite the opportunity to take off. That's it, now help the baby regulate the flight of the kite. Be an assistant, telling your child the nuances of control. This way he can quickly learn how to fly a kite.

Flight control

Basically it all depends on the actual wind strength:

1. The wind has died down, the kite is falling - pull the rope faster by lowering your hand or stepping back. Make sure the thread remains taut at all times.
2. Intensified - on the contrary, unwind the rope, at the same time slightly loosening the tension and approaching the soaring kite. The main task is to catch moments of wind change and adjust the thread tension in time. To make the kite quickly rush forward, loosen it; if it goes down, tighten it.
3. The flight is unstable - at first it soars, then suddenly begins to fall. Observing chaotic movements, you need to grasp the dynamics. Remember, the direction of flight always depends on the position of the kite's nose.

Body position

From the launch videos, it is noticeable that the person always places the kite in front of him. This makes it more convenient to track the flight, control the tension force and length of the rope. Periodically you need to move - run or move your hands. It all depends on the strength and direction of the wind.

The starting position is with your back to him, ensuring freedom of possible movements.

First maneuvers

It is more difficult to launch when the wind is weak or, conversely, strong. If the gusts cannot be determined, they are constantly changing and the kite is prowling, trying to snatch the fishing line, then it is better to wait it out. Regulating flight in such conditions is extremely difficult and even dangerous.

There is no wind, the launch will be complicated. You will have to replace the elements with physical effort, constantly running so that the kite remains at the previously set height. It's easier when there is wind at the top. Then it is enough to lift the kite, and later the elements will pick it up.

Always look where the nose is pointing, this determines the flight path. Down - the snake will fall, up - it will rise.

If the kite falls

The following maneuvers will save the situation - loosen the initial tension of the rope, allowing the wind to straighten the flight on its own. You can carefully adjust the direction of your nose. Wait for it to rise up and return the rope to its original tension. Adjust its length according to the wind pressure.

Is the fall inevitable? Loosen the rope and let the kite slowly lower itself.

Landing

We've had our fill, it's time to plant the kite. The right approach is needed here, especially when the wind is strong. Many people believe that it is enough to wind the thread and it will fly by itself. This approach is dangerous for crafts. Strong air currents can break the thread or harm the snake.

Better provide the kite safe landing. Plant it across the wind. First, take a position with the kite 90 degrees downwind. Now slowly approach the hovering aircraft while shortening the thread. Make sure it remains taut and pliable enough.

Is it blowing hard? It is worth moving, looking for the area where it is weakened and landing there. Move, shortening the length of the stretched thread if possible. Strong winds usually blow in gusts in one specific direction. There are quiet places there. It is important to find such a safe area and land the kite.

Safety precautions

Although flying a kite is considered a harmless activity, there are a number of precautions that should be kept in mind.

Safety regulations:

• do not choose places for launch where there are power lines or stretched wires nearby;
• look for a flat place, without trees, horizontal bars and houses;
• launch in windy (light or medium wind) but clear weather, not in a thunderstorm;
• do not trust small children to launch, especially in strong winds;
• if the fishing line is rough, you should protect your hands with gloves;
• Avoid roads, airports, especially when traveling with a child!

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

What child doesn't dream of flying a colorful kite? What could be stronger than the delight with which children watch a toy soaring in the sky? “Daddy, let’s make a snake!” - says your beloved child. And the father, in response, scratches the top of his head with concern, since assembling a kite and flying it seems 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 lifeline is a thread that is used to control a flying toy;

The bridle is the strong threads woven together that secure the kite to the rail;

Load-bearing area - the size of the projection of the kite onto a horizontal surface;

Load-bearing capacity is the lifting force of one unit of load-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 floats? To do this, its surface should not be flat, but curve upward under the pressure of the air flow. That is why, when making a kite, it is not recommended to pull the material (paper, oilcloth, fabric) too tightly. Sometimes it is enough to secure just the corners. The center of gravity must be shifted towards the tail, otherwise long soaring will not be achieved.

The leading edge of the kite must be carefully taped or reinforced to avoid turbulence. 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 entire structure.

Another important element- this is a bridle that should consist of two threads. But such a kite is quite difficult to control, so beginners are better off using a triple bridle.

Home workshop - manufacturing stages

1. To assemble the simplest type of kite, you need to take two thin pine, bamboo or plastic slats 30 and 50 cm long. We measure 15 cm from the end of the longer plank and fasten the small slats at a right angle using strong threads. This creates a crosspiece for a flying toy.

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 cover the existing workpiece. To do this, the resulting frame is placed on a sheet of prepared material and outlined 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 thoroughly lubricated with glue and attached to the material. You can decorate the kite with felt-tip pens, drawing cartoon characters on it (which will delight your children), or depict the slender legs of your beloved woman on it (which will delight you).

5. Now you can start attaching the bridle. To do this, take a spool of fishing line, which is attached to the left corner of the workpiece. Then you need to stretch it to the nose of the kite, 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 kite (you get a long thread from one edge to the other). Now we take the reel again, fasten 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 and tie it to the middle of the first thread.

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

7. Flying a kite is impossible without a leash. To do this, a long strong thread is tied 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. The covering is made of film or paper. Paper does not provide structural stability, so it must be durable (micalette, tissue or rice). If film is used, it should have poor stretch, but at the same time stick well to the frame (it is best to buy acrylic).

What does a snake monk look like?

This flying model got its name due to its resemblance to the hood of a monastic robe. This kite is perfectly centered, so a two-lead bridle is sufficient to launch it. The tail is used as a balancer and should be light and thin. It is better to choose dense material for such a kite, since under gusts of wind it wrinkles too easily and falls.

Bow flying design

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

Box design

This type of homemade kite looks quite solid, but is quite simple to perform. He doesn't need a tail. Moreover, such snakes can lift small loads, so you can place a small digital camera in them, after turning it on for video recording or burst shooting. In this way you can get absolutely unique shots bird's-eye. But the box-shaped structure stays well in the air only in strong winds.

How to fly a kite: choosing a place

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

How to fly a kite (instructions)

First you need to determine the direction of the wind by simply slobbering on your finger. Now the kite is solemnly presented to a friend (girlfriend, child, wife). You need to stand opposite your assistant, who must hold the kite above his head, perpendicular to the ground. The wind should be blowing at your back, the reel with the line should be in your hands.

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

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

If the tension of the leash thread is too strong, then it should be unwound a little. If the wind subsides, the snake is pulled towards itself. To return the structure to the ground, you need to gradually reel in the rope and go home with a sense of accomplishment.