Sled Kite Construction - Revision history

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	Some general proportions and a basic method of construction is shown opposite. Experiment with Proportions, 2 or 3 Spars, Leading and Trailing Edge shapes, Vent designs and addition of Tails		Some general proportions and a basic method of construction is shown opposite. Experiment with Proportions, 2 or 3 Spars, Leading and Trailing Edge shapes, Vent designs and addition of Tails ''(you will need to press '''Return''' after each change of value)''.

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	<span style="color: green">Once the '''Bridle Point''' has been determined in this way, loop a '''Bridle Line''', about 8 times the length of the '''Spars''', between ~~the~~ the two points and attach the '''Flying Line''' to its centre. </span>		<span style="color: green">Once the '''Bridle Point''' has been determined in this way, loop a '''Bridle Line''', about 8 times the length of the '''Spars''', between the two points and attach the '''Flying Line''' to its centre. </span>


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	More sophisticated '''Kites''', and most commercially available '''~~KItes~~''', use '''[[Basic Kite Construction\|Ripstop Nylon]]''' or similar, together with '''[[Basic Kite Construction\|Fibreglass Rods and Tubes]]'''. Instead of fixing with tape, extra allowances are added to the '''Kite''' pattern where needed, to enable the '''Spars''' to be slotted into sewn hems.		More sophisticated '''Kites''', and most commercially available '''Kites''', use '''[[Basic Kite Construction\|Ripstop Nylon]]''' or similar, together with '''[[Basic Kite Construction\|Fibreglass Rods and Tubes]]'''. Instead of fixing with tape, extra allowances are added to the '''Kite''' pattern where needed, to enable the '''Spars''' to be slotted into sewn hems.


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	<span style="color: green">'''Note:'''</span>		<span style="color: green">'''Note:'''</span>
	* <span style="color: green">The main variable in the table below is the total length of the '''Kite Spar''' ''(set ~~initally~~ to 1200mm)</span>		* <span style="color: green">The main variable in the table below is the total length of the '''Kite Spar''' ''(set initially to 1200mm)</span>.
	* <span style="color: green">Almost all other dimensions are derived as a '''Percentage of the Spar Length''' ''(e.g the total '''Width''', the variable <<span style="color: red">MaxWidthPercent</span>>, is set ~~initally~~ as equal to the variable <<span style="color: red">SparLength</span>> - or 100%)''. </span>		* <span style="color: green">Almost all other dimensions are derived as a '''Percentage of the Spar Length''' ''(e.g the total '''Width''', the variable <<span style="color: red">MaxWidthPercent</span>>, is set initially as equal to the variable <<span style="color: red">SparLength</span>> - or 100%)''</span>.
	* <span style="color: green">'''Parallel Spars''' are generated by setting the variable <<span style="color: red">BottomWidthPercent</span>> to be equal to <<span style="color: red">TopWidthPercent</span>>		* <span style="color: green">'''Parallel Spars''' are generated by setting the variable <<span style="color: red">BottomWidthPercent</span>> to be equal to <<span style="color: red">TopWidthPercent</span>>.
	* <span style="color: green">Note that either numbers or <<span style="color: red">variable names</span>> may be typed in to alter kite proportions</span>		* <span style="color: green">Note that either numbers or <<span style="color: red">variable names</span>> may be typed in to alter kite proportions</span>.
	* <span style="color: green">All '''Percentages''' initially are based on the proportions given at the start of this article but all can be changed by clicking in the table and typing in a new '''Percentage''' ''(e.g. the Leading Edge can be straightened by setting the variable <<span style="color: red">BridleTopPercent</span>> to zero or made pointed by setting to a minus number)''</span>		* <span style="color: green">You will need to press '''Return''' after each change of value</span>.
	* <span style="color: green">Refreshing or reloading the page will reset all variables to their default values.</span>		* <span style="color: green">All '''Percentages''' initially are based on the proportions given at the start of this article but all can be changed by clicking in the table and typing in a new '''Percentage''' ''(e.g. the Leading Edge can be straightened by setting the variable <<span style="color: red">BridleTopPercent</span>> to zero or made pointed by setting to a minus number)''</span>.
			* <span style="color: green">Refreshing or reloading the page will reset all variables to their default values.</span>.

	See '''[[Packaging Designer User Guide]]''' for further information.		See '''[[Packaging Designer User Guide]]''' for further information.

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	=====Description=====		=====Description=====

	[~~https~~://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_sled '''Sled Kites'''] are suitable for most wind conditions but best in steady continuous breezes. They can be distinguished by having their canopies supported only ~~longtitudinally~~ either with spars, air filled tubes or simply folds in the canopy material.		[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_sled '''Sled Kites'''] are suitable for most wind conditions but best in steady continuous breezes. They can be distinguished by having their canopies supported only longitudinally either with spars, air filled tubes or simply folds in the canopy material.


	=====Design History=====		=====Design History=====

	A '''Kite''' of this general design, with 3 spars tapering together towards the base, was patented as a 'Polymorphic Kite' by Canadian born William M. Allison in 1956. Later, a version with 3 parallel spars and a stabilising vent hole at the tail was marketed by a Frank H. Scott in the early 1960's when it acquired the now common name of [~~https~~://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_sled '''Scott Sled'''].		A '''Kite''' of this general design, with 3 spars tapering together towards the base, was patented as a 'Polymorphic Kite' by Canadian born William M. Allison in 1956. Later, a version with 3 parallel spars and a stabilising vent hole at the tail was marketed by a Frank H. Scott in the early 1960's when it acquired the now common name of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_sled '''Scott Sled'''].


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	Designs have continued to evolve with 2 spar versions now more common. In the early 1970's, kite designer Ed Grauel introduced the idea of vented kites and later, '''Sled Kites''' were developed with inflated canopies and spars replaced by tubes of canopy material inflated by the air pressure. Modern [~~https~~://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foil_kite '''Foil Kites'''] may be considered an extension of this idea.		Designs have continued to evolve with 2 spar versions now more common. In the early 1970's, kite designer Ed Grauel introduced the idea of vented kites and later, '''Sled Kites''' were developed with inflated canopies and spars replaced by tubes of canopy material inflated by the air pressure. Modern [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foil_kite '''Foil Kites'''] may be considered an extension of this idea.


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	\| [[File:AllisonPatent.png\|thumb\|William M. Allison's 1956 Flexible Kite patent\|link=http://kitepatents.blogspot.co.uk/2006/07/allisons-sled-us2737360.html]]		\| [[File:AllisonPatent.png\|thumb\|William M. Allison's 1956 Flexible Kite patent\|link=http://kitepatents.blogspot.co.uk/2006/07/allisons-sled-us2737360.html]]
	\| [[File:ScottSledKite.png\|thumb\|Home-built Scott Sled Kite\|link=http://www.geocities.ws/potatotrap/tech/bluetarp.htm#kites]]		\| [[File:ScottSledKite.png\|thumb\|Home-built Scott Sled Kite\|link=http://www.geocities.ws/potatotrap/tech/bluetarp.htm#kites]]
	\| [[File:RamAirSledKites.png\|thumb\|Sparless Sled KItes\|link=~~https~~://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B001LQ9ZU8/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=B001LQ9ZU8&linkCode=as2&tag=dton06-21]]		\| [[File:RamAirSledKites.png\|thumb\|Sparless Sled KItes\|link=http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B001LQ9ZU8/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=B001LQ9ZU8&linkCode=as2&tag=dton06-21]]
	\| [[File:SwallowTailSledKite.png \|thumb\|1979 Patent Swallowtail Sled Kite\|link=~~https~~://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kite_types#/media/File:USpat4279394SwallotailslepByLoy.jpg]]		\| [[File:SwallowTailSledKite.png \|thumb\|1979 Patent Swallowtail Sled Kite\|link=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kite_types#/media/File:USpat4279394SwallotailslepByLoy.jpg]]
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	* <span style="color: green">All '''Percentages''' initially are based on the proportions given at the start of this article but all can be changed by clicking in the table and typing in a new '''Percentage''' ''(e.g. the Leading Edge can be straightened by setting the variable <<span style="color: red">BridleTopPercent</span>> to zero or made pointed by setting to a minus number)''</span>		* <span style="color: green">All '''Percentages''' initially are based on the proportions given at the start of this article but all can be changed by clicking in the table and typing in a new '''Percentage''' ''(e.g. the Leading Edge can be straightened by setting the variable <<span style="color: red">BridleTopPercent</span>> to zero or made pointed by setting to a minus number)''</span>
	* <span style="color: green">Refreshing or reloading the page will reset all variables to their default values.</span>		* <span style="color: green">Refreshing or reloading the page will reset all variables to their default values.</span>

			See '''[[Packaging Designer User Guide]]''' for further information.

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	<span style="color: green">'''Note:'''		<span style="color: green">'''Note:'''
	Once you have finalised your '''Kite''' proportions and general design, the '''[[Kite Design Basics\|Angle of Attack]]''' can be set by adjustment of the '''Bridle'''. The normal method is to loop the '''Bridle''' over one finger and suspend the '''Kite''' upside down. The position of the finger is adjusted until the tail of the '''Kite''' hangs at an angle of 20<small><sup>0</sup></small> to 30<small><sup>0</sup></small> to the floor.		Once you have finalised your '''Kite''' proportions and general design, the '''[[Kite Design Basics\|Angle of Attack]]''' can be set by adjustment of the '''Bridle'''. The normal method is to loop the '''Bridle''' over one finger and suspend the '''Kite''' upside down. The position of the finger is adjusted until the tail of the '''Kite''' hangs at an angle of 20<small><sup>0</sup></small> to 30<small><sup>0</sup></small> to the floor. </span>
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			<span style="color: green">Once the '''Bridle Point''' has been determined in this way, loop a '''Bridle Line''', about 8 times the length of the '''Spars''', between the the two points and attach the '''Flying Line''' to its centre. </span>

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	Designs have continued to evolve with 2 spar versions now more common. In the early 1970's, kite designer Ed Grauel introduced the idea of vented kites ~~whereby the~~ spars ~~are~~ replaced by tubes of canopy material inflated by the air pressure.		Designs have continued to evolve with 2 spar versions now more common. In the early 1970's, kite designer Ed Grauel introduced the idea of vented kites and later, '''Sled Kites''' were developed with inflated canopies and spars replaced by tubes of canopy material inflated by the air pressure. Modern [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foil_kite '''Foil Kites'''] may be considered an extension of this idea.


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	=====Sled Kite Examples=====		=====Sled Kite Examples=====

			* William M. Allison's 1956 Flexible Kite patent, US2737360, ''(aka the (original) Sled Kite)''.
	* See below a home-built14ft "'Scott Sled"' kite made from clear polyethylene sheeting reinforced with '''[[Adhesive Tapes\|Duct Tape]]''' and 2" x !" softwood '''Spars'''.		* See below a home-built14ft "'Scott Sled"' kite made from clear polyethylene sheeting reinforced with '''[[Adhesive Tapes\|Duct Tape]]''' and 2" x !" softwood '''Spars'''.
	* A range of commercially produced '''Sled Kites''' are available from Amazon.		* A range of commercially produced '''Sled Kites''' are available from Amazon.
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	\| [[File:ScottSledKite.png\|thumb\|Scott Sled Kite\|link=http://www.geocities.ws/potatotrap/tech/bluetarp.htm#kites]]		\| [[File:AllisonPatent.png\|thumb\|William M. Allison's 1956 Flexible Kite patent\|link=http://kitepatents.blogspot.co.uk/2006/07/allisons-sled-us2737360.html]]
	\| [[File:RamAirSledKites.png\|thumb\|~~Vented~~ Sled KItes\|link=https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B001LQ9ZU8/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=B001LQ9ZU8&linkCode=as2&tag=dton06-21]]		\| [[File:ScottSledKite.png\|thumb\|Home-built Scott Sled Kite\|link=http://www.geocities.ws/potatotrap/tech/bluetarp.htm#kites]]
	\| [[File:SwallowTailSledKite.png \|thumb\|Swallowtail Sled Kite\|link=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kite_types#/media/File:USpat4279394SwallotailslepByLoy.jpg]]		\| [[File:RamAirSledKites.png\|thumb\|Sparless Sled KItes\|link=https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B001LQ9ZU8/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=B001LQ9ZU8&linkCode=as2&tag=dton06-21]]
			\| [[File:SwallowTailSledKite.png \|thumb\|1979 Patent Swallowtail Sled Kite\|link=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kite_types#/media/File:USpat4279394SwallotailslepByLoy.jpg]]
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	=====Description=====		=====Description=====

	[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_sled '''Sled Kites'''] are suitable for most wind conditions but best in steady continuous breezes.		[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_sled '''Sled Kites'''] are suitable for most wind conditions but best in steady continuous breezes. They can be distinguished by having their canopies supported only longtitudinally either with spars, air filled tubes or simply folds in the canopy material.


	Some general proportions and a basic method of construction is shown opposite.		=====Design History=====

			A '''Kite''' of this general design, with 3 spars tapering together towards the base, was patented as a 'Polymorphic Kite' by Canadian born William M. Allison in 1956. Later, a version with 3 parallel spars and a stabilising vent hole at the tail was marketed by a Frank H. Scott in the early 1960's when it acquired the now common name of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_sled '''Scott Sled'''].


			'''Sled Kites''' are easy to make fly but can be vulnerable to cross-winds causing them to collapse with little or no chance of recovery. In 1979 John W. Loy filed US Patent 4279394 for a '''Swallowtail Kite''' which attempted to overcome this by having the central spar create a protruding leading edge.


			Designs have continued to evolve with 2 spar versions now more common. In the early 1970's, kite designer Ed Grauel introduced the idea of vented kites whereby the spars are replaced by tubes of canopy material inflated by the air pressure.


			Some general proportions and a basic method of construction is shown opposite. Experiment with Proportions, 2 or 3 Spars, Leading and Trailing Edge shapes, Vent designs and addition of Tails

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	[[File:AngleofAttack.png\|150px\|right]]		[[File:AngleofAttack.png\|150px\|right]]
	<span style="color: green">'''Note:'''		<span style="color: green">'''Note:'''
	Once you have finalised your '''Kite''' proportions, the '''[[Kite Design Basics\|Angle of Attack]]''' can be set by adjustment of the '''Bridle'''. The normal method is to loop the '''Bridle''' over one finger and suspend the '''Kite''' upside down. The position of the finger is adjusted until the tail of the '''Kite''' hangs at an angle of 20<small><sup>0</sup></small> to 30<small><sup>0</sup></small> to the floor.		Once you have finalised your '''Kite''' proportions and general design, the '''[[Kite Design Basics\|Angle of Attack]]''' can be set by adjustment of the '''Bridle'''. The normal method is to loop the '''Bridle''' over one finger and suspend the '''Kite''' upside down. The position of the finger is adjusted until the tail of the '''Kite''' hangs at an angle of 20<small><sup>0</sup></small> to 30<small><sup>0</sup></small> to the floor.
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	=====Sled Kite Examples=====		=====Sled Kite Examples=====

	* ~~To Follow~~		* See below a home-built14ft "'Scott Sled"' kite made from clear polyethylene sheeting reinforced with '''[[Adhesive Tapes\|Duct Tape]]''' and 2" x !" softwood '''Spars'''.
	* ~~To Follow~~		* A range of commercially produced '''Sled Kites''' are available from Amazon.
			* US Patent 4279394 for a '''Swallowtail Kite''' filed in 1979 by John W. Loy.


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	\| [[File:~~###~~.png\|thumb\| ~~###~~\|link=###]]		\| [[File:ScottSledKite.png\|thumb\|Scott Sled Kite\|link=http://www.geocities.ws/potatotrap/tech/bluetarp.htm#kites]]
	\| [[File:~~###~~.png\|thumb\|~~###~~\|link=~~###~~]]		\| [[File:RamAirSledKites.png\|thumb\|Vented Sled KItes\|link=https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B001LQ9ZU8/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=B001LQ9ZU8&linkCode=as2&tag=dton06-21]]
	\| [[File:~~###~~.png\|thumb\|~~###~~\|link=###]]		\| [[File:SwallowTailSledKite.png \|thumb\|Swallowtail Sled Kite\|link=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kite_types#/media/File:USpat4279394SwallotailslepByLoy.jpg]]
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	=====Description=====		=====Description=====

	[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_sled '''Sled Kites'''] are suitable for steady ~~moderate~~ breezes		[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_sled '''Sled Kites'''] are suitable for most wind conditions but best in steady continuous breezes.

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	=====Sled Kite Examples=====		=====Sled Kite Examples=====

	* ~~In May 1891, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Abner_Eddy '''William Eddy'''] attached Malayan kites together to gain the height needed for weather measurements.~~		* To Follow
	* ~~In 1942, US Navy Commander [http://robroy.dyndns.info/targetkites/ '''Paul Garber'''] develops a controllable diamond kite to provide targets for gun practice.~~		* To Follow


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	\| [[File:~~DiamondKiteImages-2~~.png\|thumb\|~~Target Kite~~\|link=~~http://www.carnetdevol.org/target/va-general.htm~~]]		\| [[File:###.png\|thumb\|###\|link=###]]
	\| [[File:~~DiamondKiteImages-3~~.png\|thumb\|~~KIte Fishing~~\|link=~~https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kite_fishing~~]]		\| [[File:###.png\|thumb\|###\|link=###]]
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