Making & Flying Stunt Kites [Paperback]

Wolfgang Schimmelpfennig (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 31, 1996 | Age Level: 9 and up

Imagine the excitement of watching something you've built climbing towards the sky, and the thrill of controlling your creation as it swoops, sails, and soars through the air. Anyone can learn to construct and fly bold, electrifying, and super stunt kites. Full-color diagrams help you make a skyful of amazing flyers, including some with flowing tails, domed wings, box structure, and other features. Learn how to choose the right colors and materials for a kite, launch and land it, and more. 80 pages (all in color), 8 1/4 x 10 1/4.

Editorial Reviews

Language Notes

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: German --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Paperback: 80 pages
• Publisher: Sterling (December 31, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0806908718
• ISBN-13: 978-0806908717
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 8 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.9 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,956,536 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Discover books, learn about writers, read author blogs, and more.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great tips but outdated plans, December 15, 2005

By 

Todd G. Christopher (Charlotte, NC) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Making & Flying Stunt Kites (Paperback)

This is a great book for anyone interested in learning how to make kites. The only downside to the book is that the stunt kite plans are very dated. Since this book was published in 1996, dual line stunt kites have progressed in aerodynamic design and materials. There are plans for kites on the internet that utilize these new sail shapes and framesets that (in my opinion) would allow a person to make a kite that would provide a more enjoyable flying experience.

10 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you are interested in Kites, read this book!!!!!!!!!!, March 10, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Making & Flying Stunt Kites (Paperback)

I think this book is great for people who are interested in stunt kites. It is very detailed and has accurate pictures. This book has pretty good tips. It lists one liners and different gadgets that are perfect for the beach.