Kite-like flying device with dual handles and four point control

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1988-10-14

1990-01-09

Peters, Jr., Joseph F.

Aeronautics and astronautics

Kites

244155R, 244155A, B64C 3106

Patent

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048922722

ABSTRACT:
A preferred embodiment of the present invention includes a kite having a sail with a left and right wing, each being connected to a supporting frame, with the frame having a leading edge support member associated with a left wing strut member and with a right wing strut member. It also includes bridle associated with the frame, the bridle having a horizontal line member connected to the leading edge support member, a left wing vertical line member connected to the left wing vertical support member, and a right wing vertical line member connected to the right wing strut member. The horizontal line member is connected to the left and right wing vertical line members at upper left and upper right control line contact points. The set of control lines includes an upper left line and an upper right line connected to the upper left and upper right control line contact points. The set of control lines further includes a lower left line and a lower right line connected to a lower left and lower right control line points. A left control handle is connected to the upper left and lower left control lines, and the right control handle is connected to the upper right and lower right control lines. A venting screen is located along a leading edge of the sail. The control handle members include a design which mechanically amplifies the reverse flight signals relative to the forward flight control line signals.

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