Making and Flying Box Kites by Bill Cochrane

Making and Flying Box Kites by Bill Cochrane

This is a practical guide to making and flying a wide range of box kites, from simple to complex designs. The book includes 18 individual projects as well as a history of the box kite and a section on materials used in their construction. A chapter on the history and development of the box kite, including its use as a man-lifter and for meteorological research is followed by an examination of box-kite construction and flying techniques in a variety of wind conditions. A chapter on traditional and modern materials is also included. The main section of the book consists of 18 individual projects ranging from simple designs to more complex pieces, including several Cody kites, tetrahedrons and other multi-faceted kites.

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ISBN 13	9780713469202
ISBN 10	071346920X
Title	Making and Flying Box Kites
Author	Bill Cochrane
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Batsford Ltd
Year published	1993-03-05
Number of pages	96
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