Diamond, Eddy or Malay Kite Construction: Difference between revisions

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Diamond, Eddy or Malay Kites are suitable for light to moderate breezes

In May 1891, William Eddy attached Malayan kites together to gain the height needed for weather measurements.
In 1942, US Navy Commander Paul Garber develops a controllable diamond kite to provide targets for gun practice.

William Abner Eddy, with his kite

Target Kite

KIte Fishing

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