Online Resources

This page lists a number of other online resources which we feel would be of interest to both kitefliers and the public alike.  It is split by categories such as Educational Resources for Schools, Kite Science and History, etc.

 Kite Plans & Kite Making

KitePlans.org Index of a large number of kite plans.
Kite Builder.com Resource centre for kite builders.
Drachen Foundation Various kite plans and books.
Kites and Origami A Hungarian site with some interesting kite designs including a collapsible Bells Tetrahedron kite.
A4 Diamond Kite Used as part of a World Kite Project this Diamond kite uses a sheet of A4 paper and BBQ sticks.
Kite Patents A compendium of Historical Kite Patents
My Best Kite Downloadable kite plans for children.

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Educational Kite Resources

Drachen Foundation Educational resources for children.  Includes kite plans, kite kits and 'How To' documents on leading children learning.
Kite Activities for the Classroom A series of kite related projects for primary and junior school children.
Kites in the Classroom Excellent educational resource for teachers from the Drachen Foundation.  Includes a number of kite plans designed for the classroom.
Kitesports in Schools The Kitesports in Schools initiative has come about as the result of the success of a number of school kite clubs that have been running over the past few years. This has led to the initiative being rolled out on a National basis and it is supported by the UK kite community.
My Best Kite Downloadable kite plans for children.
Origami Resource Centre Simple paper fold kite.

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Science of Kites

N.A.S.A. Excellent series of resources about kite flying, from first principles.  Includes the physics and aerodynamics.

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History of Kites

Drachen Foundation On-line kite archive of their extensive collection including the Drachen Cody archive.
History of Kites Good website for the history of kites.
Carnet de Vol Primarily French but with English pages on History.
Best Breezes Large section on kite history
Kite Patents A compendium of Historical Kite Patents

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Kite Museums

Drachen Foundation Open by appointment to view the archive items held.
Weifang Kite Museum A nice site concerning the history of Chinese Kites mainly.
The Kite Museum Canadian kite museum.
World Kite Museum USA based kite museum.
Tokyo Kite Museum One of the oldest kite museums specialising in Japanese kites.
Virtual Kite Museum Also a real museum based in Melaka (Malaysia)
French Kite Museum Located near Dijon, meant to be the only kite museum in France

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Online Kite Media

Kitelife.com Online Magazine. 
Drachen Foundation Online newsletters and magazine.  Also many other online articles.
Aeolian Kite news and event reports.  Mainly UK based. (No recent activity but good reports on past kite events).
Carnet de Vol Primarily French but with English pages.
Close Encounters Site contains Sport Kite reviews, videos and photos.

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Kite Forums

Aerialis.com Online Kite Community
Fractured Axel Mainly Sport and Trick Flying but also some general information.
Northern Kite Group. Based in the North of the country.  Covers all aspects of kiteflying.
Kent Kite Fliers Kent based group
Flexifoil A very active forum mainly based around Power and Traction kiting but includes other aspects as well.
Kite Fantastic Mainly Power and Traction Kites.
South East Kite Association A bit of everything in the South East
Brighton Kite Fliers BKF Forum
Suffolk Kite Fliers Suffolk Kite Forum
Kite Builder.com Resource centre for kite builders.

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Kite Workshop Providers

Malcolm Goodman (AKA The Kite Man) School Workshops and Materials.
Sue Wardle Based in the North West but travels anywhere.
Nick James Bristol based.
Bryan Cantle Cambridge based.
Karl Longbottom Hereford/Southwest
Jim Rowlands Lincolnshire
Ken Knight Somerset based
Great Ouse Kite Fliers East Anglia
Suffolk Kite Fliers Suffolk Region
Thorpe Kite Fliers Norwich Region
White Horse Kite Fliers Wiltshire

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Kite Display Groups and Teams

The Flying Squad The UK's premier sports kite display team.
Team Spectrum Father and Son sports kite display team.
Wigsley Wings Kite display team.
Close Encounters UK Champion Sports Kite Pairs. Site contains Sport Kite reviews.

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Overseas Kite Groups

World list of kite clubs A comprehensive list of the worlds kite groups, clubs and associations maintained by Troy Gunn.

If you know of any other kite club websites, that are not already listed on his page, please notify him and he will be happy to add them! Or, if your kite club has changed it's web site address, please contact him. TKOGunn@webtv.net

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Kite Aerial Photography  

Charles Benton's Site Comprehensive How To.
Armadale Community Site UK based KAP site.  With simple wireless free approach
Maker Workshop - KAP Youtube video on how to take photos with a kite.