Kite flying

Kite flying is the activity of flying kites.

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In this context a kite is a light, man-made object designed to fly in wind. The necessary lift that makes the kite fly is generated when the kite deflects a portion of the wind downwards. In addition to the lift, this deflection generates horizontal drag along the direction of the wind. This drag is opposed with the tension of one or more lines held by the operator of the kite. Kites held with more than one line can be steered by pulling the different lines with different strength.

Related Topics:
Wind - Lift - Drag - Lines

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In addition to kites that are mainly designed for the purpose of flying themselves there are power kites or traction kites. These are designed to generate substantial excess lift and pull that can be applied in related activities such as kite surfing, kite buggying or the like.

Related Topics:
Power kites - Kite surfing - Kite buggying

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