4. Name the parts for the classic diamond, or singleplane bow, as shown below.
KITE FLYING
1. List some of the things kites have been used for:
a. ____________________________________
Date Completed:Passed By:
____________________________________
b. ____________________________________
____________________________________
c. ____________________________________
____________________________________
d. ____________________________________
____________________________________
Complete one of the following two projects.
1. With the aid of your counselor, construct and fly the
classic diamond or single-plane bow kite based on
the information and diagram that follow.
Date Completed:Passed By:
10" (25 cm)
2. Memorize five kite flying safety rules.
• Do not use any metal in the construction of the
kite.
• Do not fly during high winds or stormy weather.
• Do not fly near any building.
• Do not fly when strings are wet.
• Do not fly near electric power lines, telephone
lines, or transmission lines.
30" (75 cm)
Date Completed:Passed By:
3. List six different types of kites and be able to draw
or describe each.
a. ____________________________________
b. ____________________________________
c. ____________________________________
d. ____________________________________
e. ____________________________________
f. ____________________________________
Date Completed:Passed By:
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35" (90 cm)
a.
b.
c.
d.
Do not use store bought kits.
Overall dimensions: 35" × 40" (90 cm × 1 m).
A tail is a must. Crepe paper is a good choice.
Different materials can be used for the kite
covering (e.g. — wrapping paper, newspaper,
plastic bag, etc.).
e. Spine dimensions are ½" × ¼" × 40" (1 cm × .5
cm × 1 m). Bowstick dimensions are ½" × ¼" ×
30" (1 cm × .5 cm × 75 cm).
f. Demonstrate proper bowing of the bowstick.
g. Demonstrate to your counselor that you can
keep your kite aloft for 15 minutes.
SKILLS: CRAFTS: KITE FLYING
2. With the aid of your counselor, construct and fly the
Scott Sled kite based on the information and diagram that follow. Measurements are listed in inches
(centimeters).
34 (86)
8.5 (21.5)
8.5 (21.5)
8.5 (21.5)
8.5 (21.5)
8
(20.3)
8
(20.3)
30
(76)
8
(20.3)
vent
3' (1 m)
between
corner
and knot
6
(15.1)
knot
a.
b.
c.
d.
Do not use store bought kits.
Overall dimensions: 34" × 30" (86 cm × 76 cm).
No tail is necessary.
The kite material is made from a plastic trash
bag.
e. The parallel sticks are 3⁄16" (5 mm) dowels, 30"
(76 cm) long.
f. Demonstrate to your counselor that you can
keep your kite aloft for 15 minutes.
PROJECT LOG
Type of Kite
Date
Passed by
____________________ _________ ____________
Badge Approved by:_________________________
Badge Completed on:_ _______________________
SKILLS: CRAFTS: KITE FLYING
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