Aeronautics and astronautics – Kites – Accessories
Patent
1990-03-21
1991-07-23
Barefoot, Galen
Aeronautics and astronautics
Kites
Accessories
242 96, B64C 3106
Patent
active
050336991
ABSTRACT:
A system for use in flying kites and the method of its use are disclosed. The system comprises an elongated tapered rod to which are attached two relatively large diameter round disks. A multiplicity of small constant diameter rods are attached to and between the relatively large diameter round disks by way of small holes in the relatively large diameter disks, to form an open cylindrical reel onto, or from, which kite string can be wound or unwound. The method of use of the system provides that a user form closed areas with each hand between the thumb and first finger of each hand, then loosely place one end of the tapered elongated rod into one such closed area, and the other end of the elongated tapered rod loosely into the other such closed area. The method of use then provides that the user perform large circular motions with his or her hands, each hand moving approximately 180 degress out of phase with the other hand. Said motion by a user causes string to be wound quickly onto the open cylindrical reel, or off thereof, depending on the direction of rotation and the direction the string was wound onto the open cylindrical reel in the first instance. In combination with the use of a weight placed onto a kite so that the kite naturally assumes a tilted position in an unperturbed constant wind situation, and with varying user applied string tensions, a user can not only launch the kite in a small area and in low wind, but can also precisely control the motion of a launched kite in flight.
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Barefoot Galen
Welch James D.
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