Children love to fly kites. This is the type of kite I use in my summer flight class. This guide from makeyourkite.blogspot.com is the same type the students build in the class.
Click this link to see the full instructions.
You need next materials:
- Wind: Light to Moderate (4mph to 18mph)
- Line: Crochet or button hole thread
- Sail: 24″ x 30″ plastic trash bag (kitchen size)
- Spars: 16″ x 1/8″ wooden dowels (OR: use match-stick bamboo)
- Bridle: 48″ flying line Tail: Optional. Use bag scraps.
- Tape: Cellophane
