Project 6: Booklet

This booklet will help you make the most of your kiting adventures, regardless of your age or kiting experience. It is not necessary to study aerodynamics to fly a kite. However, some basic knowledge will help you to change the experience from frustrating to enjoyable. For those who have flown kites before, it is an intuitive process. Sure, you lift a kite in the air and run. But if you have ever seen a person fly a kite for the first time, you realize there is more to it and sometimes can be dangerous.

Step1
Check your local weather report to determine if conditions are favorable for kite flying. Warning: Never fly your kite during rain, lightening or a thunderstorm. Electricity in clouds is attracted to damp kite lines and foolish kite fliers.
Step2
Find a large and windy open area free of trees and power lines. These two things are notoriously dangerous for kites and their owners. Warning: Always fly kites away from airports, power lines you already gave this danger, and never fly over roads or near cars.
Step3
Stand with your back to the wind. Hold your kite up by the bridle point and let the line out. If there is sufficient wind, your kite will go right up. Warning: Many people believe you must run with a kite to launch it. Many accidents are caused by people who run with a kite while trying to keep an eye on it instead of watching where they are going.
Step4
Let the kite fly away from you a little, then pull in on the line as the kite points up so it will climb. Repeat this until your kite gains the altitude necessary to find a good steady wind. Warning: A frequent injury during kite flying is a cut or burn from the kite line. Do not allow the line to zip through your fingers. Protect your hands by wearing gloves.
Step5
You will want your kite string to be without knots, clean and wrapped around a spool or spindle. Begin letting out string until the kite reaches a height with which you are comfortable. Warning: If you tangle lines with another kite, don't pull the line or it might break. Fliers should walk together and the tangle will slide right down the line to where you can un wrap it.
Step6
Keep an eye on your kite, as it may come crashing down because of sudden changes in wind. If it dips, run or pull in the string a bit to give it some lift. Warning: Tighten the string around a spool and secure the spool to the ground if you want to tend to other activities. Keep your kite under control, never unattended.
Step7
Enjoy your kite flying. Bring the kite down by slowly winding the kite string around a kite spool. Warning: The most frequent injury during kite flying is sunburn. Be sure to protect yourself from the sun with a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen.
Step8
Reach out and grab the kite before it hits the ground to avoid damaging it. Warning: Don't fly kite alone. If your kite dives into problems or into someone, you will want the support of others to keep any arguments diplomatic.

So please be careful, and launch both your kite and your spirit into the sky.