As such it is extraordinarily convenient and easy to transport, store and set up. It does, however, require a reasonably robust wind to keep it usefully aloft.
This example is 960 x 1320mm (see diagram below). It is sewn from "parka nylon".
This kite is a variant of the Sutton Flowform, which is itself a variant of the modern sports parachute. It consists of four aerofoil-shaped cells which inflate from the front under the pressure of prevailing winds.
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It uses no sticks or other rigid members at all (just like a parachute). As such it is extraordinarily convenient and easy to transport, store and set up. It does, however, require a reasonably robust wind to keep it usefully aloft. This example is 960 x 1320mm (see diagram below). It is sewn from "parka nylon". |
| The above photo was taken "automatically" by the KAP camera setup.
It was meant to be aimed at the ground. (This should give you some
idea of the capricious nature of Kite Aerial Photography.) The camera was attached to the kiteline some distance below the kite. It was being tossed around mercilessly when the timer went off and snapped the shot. The background is hopelessly blurred, but the kite itself was flouncing about in sympathy with the camera - hence the usable photo. |
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Here is a later shot of the 12sq ft flowform in flight.
Its colours are more faithful to the original, and the shape of the cells can be better
discerned.
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