![]() ![]() Of course, hoisting long pieces of wire high into the sky is never done when there is any threat of lightning!Ĭlosest brush with lightning was while sitting in an office, quiteĬlose to a brick wall on my right. Strong! If even more lifting power is required (for example, if windsĪre a bit too light or the aerial is too heavy), more than one kite can beĪttached to form a "train" along the flying line. Yes, the FMK (and DFMK) is quite suited to the task, being stable and It seems that there are still a number of keen radio enthusiasts toīe found, raising up long wires to transmit and receive signals. If you thought this hobby went out with WWII, or perhaps the 60s, think Really use this kite? No, not any more, but they did use it for That's interesting, since a simple square box kite has more sides so you would think it would be the more complex to brace! Rescue" pops up as well, during online research.Īctually, there's a bit more involved in making such a triangular design rigid, if you're making one from scratch. Kites that help steady big semi-flying inflatables! The term "French In between these two wings is aĪs the Pilot kite but is not to be confused with the four-cell parafoil pilot ![]() Polyester sail materials are becoming more common now asĪ cross between a diamond and a box kite, since the two "wings" do look More efficient lifters, thanks to carbon-fiber spars and ripstop-nylon Add to this the fabulous commentary from Jean Lamoureux (CAN) and you end up with a show second to none.There's an old factory-built FMK in the photo, from the 60s actually.Ĭontrast to the old FMK in the photo, more modern designs would be much This year we had displays by The Flying Squad (UK), Steff Ferme (F), Lisa Willoughby (USA), Now’Air (F), Loustiks (F), Fusion (UK), Panam’Air (F), Air Heads (UK), as well as the amazing skills of the multi-kite flying Jean Lemire (CAN) just to name a few. The crowds applaud and cheer enthusiastically inspiring the fliers to try just that little bit harder than normal. During the weekends the crowds gather 10 deep around the edge of the field to watch the shows. We have a large field all to ourselves complete with an ENORMOUS PA system. The sport kite fliers are to be found at the end of the field underneath the Chateau. Running down the centre of the field is the exhibition area and trade tents. The tents are a place of meeting to look at and talk about that countries kites and culture.ĭuring the day the tents are manned by the delegation who entertain, inform and educate the thousands of spectators who come to the festival. The festival itself is set on the 8 hectares of close-mown lawn that runs between the pebbled beach and the town.Ī row of white marquees line one side of the field, each tent hosts a different nation’s delegation. It is a magical and sometimes surreal experience! All around the town and at the festival site you could see and hear the sounds of these countries. This year two countries were selected India and Indonesia. All this was the back drop to the Dieppe Kite Festival 2014, one of the biggest kite events in the world.Įach year the festival focuses on a selected country, featuring the kites, costumes and culture of that country. There is a magnificent Chateau and an eclectic mix of architecture that add a sense of character and history to the town. Set in the beautiful countryside of the Haute-Normandie region of northern France, Dieppe is an historic town, strategically important since the 11th Century.
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