Layang Layang Book Inner Sample

Wind Let out line Pull in line Let out line To coax a kite higher into the Pull in line sky, try a series of pull-ups by letting out and taking in line.Let out line Gaining Altitude with a Combination of Release and PullTo coax your kite higher, try a combination of long pulls with letting out line. Each time, try to let out morethan you pull in.After doing a few of them, check their effect.You may need to try another series to achieveyour desired altitude.The higher altitude may provide faster owing air that may sustain ight.The amount ofline you can pull in and release depends on the stability of the kite.

The highest kite is not the best kite. As kites gethigher they look smaller to spectators and takemore work to reel in at the end of the day! Gaining Altitude Reacting toBy Pumping the Line Wind DropsAnother effective way of raising a kite A kite will stay aloft as long as the wind ishigher into the sky involves pumping the suf cient and the kite remains stable. Should itline.This is helpful when winds at the begin to fall or glide toward you, the wind issurface are minimal.A series of sharp pulls insuf cient. If the kite begins to fall, pull in theon the ying line increases the speed of the line! If it continues falling or gets closer to theair ow across the sail that will increase the ground, pull in line quickly using thelift and raise the kite to a higher elevation.A hand-over-hand method.When the wind givesseries of sharp pulls separated by short out, kites will vary in the rate they will sink toperiods of little or no line movement is the ground.This is usually determined by theirmore effective than steady movement. shape and weight. For instance, box kites sinkLarger kites require longer pulls.The actual rapidly yet they respond to a long line launchspeed and the length of the pull depend on as well as any other kite.Whether or not athe wind, the size of the kite and the style kite stays up depends upon the wind speed atof the kite so the proper rhythm is best their ying altitude. In general, the lighter thedetermined by feel. kite, the easier it will be to y when the wind is less than optimum

Managing your line The same side of the spoolWhen ying your kite, you'll be handling your line much Useful tip 1more than the kite.You'll have to release and take in lineto avoid knots, twists and tangles. During periods of light If you pile kite line on the ground, manywind your line may droop toward the ground. Reel it in. small piles are better than one big one.When the wind picks up, you may want to release linequickly to take advantage of better wind at higherelevations.A spool will help.When using a spool, alwaystake line off the spool from the same side from which theline was put on the spool.As you wrap the line on thespool you put a twist into the line but as you remove theline the twist comes back out of the line. If you removethe line from the wrong side you will accidentally doublethe twists in the line.Useful tip 2 Useful tip 3 Useful tip 4Experienced kite iers usually pull in If you try to pull the When your line gets tangled,kite line hand-over-hand laying the line line out from the don't pull on it.That will onlyon the ground in a zig-zag pattern. bottom of the pile tighten the knots. Instead,Once the kite is disconnected from the you'll create amazing carefully loosen the tangle andline it can be easily wound onto a reel knots. Instead, always pull out the loops.or spool under little or no tension. remove the line from the top of the pile.

Untangling Wrapped LinesQuickly move together and the tangle will slide down the line. Unwrap and move further apart.If two kite lines become wrapped around each Useful tipother, they should be quickly unwrapped.Thecorrect actions will prevent one line from Add tails to y in heavier winds.Tails help tocutting the other.To bring the tangle down to stabilize kites by creating drag below andyour hands, walk quickly to the side of the in-line with the kite.To do this, tails areother kite ier and hold your lines together.The often attached at the bottom of the spine.wrap will slide down the lines to where you can Drag can compensate for the instabilityreach it. Unwrap the lines until you're free then created by higher wind or by intentional ormove quickly away from the other ier.You may unintentional design features of a given kite.want to move further away than before to Bear in mind, the lighter the tail, the betterprevent a future tangle. because tails should add drag, not weight.

It is important to keep calm and solve the problemslowly and steady ! NEVER PANIC!

Pulling a kite Down When it's time to pull a kite down, Fliers rst check the tension on the line, then use one of the following techniques:No tensionIf your kite is falling, take in the line quickly enough to keep light tensionthe line taut.That enables you to maintain control of the kite.If your kite is falling fast, drop your winder (if you're using Pull in the ying line slowly and smoothly.one) and pull in the line quickly using hand-over-handmotions. Leave the linem on the ground until your kite is safe.moderate tensionWhen you take in kite line, you are adding 1 to 3 MPH tothe wind speed acting on the kite. It is important,therefore, not to take in line so fast that you createexcessive wind force on the kite and cause it to over y. Useful tip Over ying happens when you take in line too fast.You will see the kite y up overhead, even upwind from you and past a point directly above the anchor or kite ier. If you fail to correct for an over y, the kite may dive and crash. If the kite should over y, slacken the line and allow the wind to carry the kite back downwind from you.Then, you can continue winding it in again.

Heavy tension Extreme TensionOne way to retrieve a hard-pulling kite is To land a kite that is pulling so hard you cannot reel or pull it in,to walk toward the kite while reeling in the wrap the ying line around an anchor then tie it in place.Walkline.This will reduce the tension on the toward the kite, reach up and pull the line down, hand over hand,line. If you run out of space, stop reeling as you go.You can use a gadget called a \"pull-down strap\" to slideand walk slowly back into the wind, pulling or roll along the line while you approach the kite.The strapthe kite behind you. reduces the friction and makes it easier to pull the line to the ground.You also will be less likely to cut or burn your handsOnce you have enough room to walk from the friction of the line.toward the kite again, do so and resumereeling it in. Repeat this procedure until the Kite pullingkite is back in your hands. Sometimes when very hardthe wind speed increases during a ight, akite will become overpowered. Use a strap or carabiner to slide along the line and pull the line to the ground.These excessive winds distort the kite'sshape and destabilize it.The kite will swing Anchor Strap/carabinerfrom side to side until the pressure islowered by a reduction in the wind's force Useful tipor by slackening the ying line. You will seethe kite move from side to side, and then it To prevent your hands from getting cut by the line, wear gloves.will spin or dive. This is especially important on windy days when there is strong or extremely strong tension on the ying line.If you let out some line that will halt thesedives temporarily, but that will allow your Don't spool the kite line when there is tension.That could crushkite to go higher instead of lower! One your winder. Pile the line loosely on the ground then spool it later.method is to wait until a dive takes the kiteclose to the ground, then quickly release alot of slack line.The kite then will oatgently down to the ground.

Thank You! you have completed all my kite flying trainings! You are a potential KiteMaster! Now My sister, Joy will teach you more about other things about kite!

Hi there! I am Miss Joy!!I will be teaching you about history and kite festival in Singapore! I love festivals, they are just so amazing, you agree with me?

Traditional Layang-layang Kite ying was a hobby, passion and play for many Singaporeans in the early years.In the early years, Kite- ying was one of the favourtite 1970pastimes for the childrens in a hot sunny day. Even Lee 1978Kuan Yew, the founder of modern day Singapore andGoh Keng Swee are both on record as saying they ew ghting kites in their childhood (1920s and 1930s),indeed there is hardly a Singaporean over the age of 50or 60 years who does not recall playing with ghtingkites is his kampong during the monsoon period.The kite ghting tradition is possibly the precursor ofmodern kite ying in Singapore.When the writer arrivedin Singapore in the mid-1950s, only ghting kites wereto be seen. It seems probable that the pastime wasintroduced by immigrants from China or India.Undoubtedly, Malays in Singapore were makingtraditional wau bulan but when they came to the fore inthe early 1980s they were surprisingly modern versionsof their Malaysian counterparts, using nylon rather thanpaper for sails and graphics created from theimagination of the builder, rather than the traditionalpucok rebong (palm frond) and awan larat (leafy clouds).The kites were much heavier and more durable too.These light weight ghter kites were made in Singapore inthe 1970s. Light weight tissue paper, with hand paintedstripes of ink. These are the oldest kite that last until today.

The very first kite in Singapore is a fighter kite! Do you still remember Mr Nut’sfighter kite research?

“Modern” kite flying in Singapore In the mid 1970s people were ying both home-made traditional Chinese kites such as the centipede, Chinese-made paper and silk kites bought locally, and kites from the west purchased on travels abroad.Standing opposite the Khatib MRT Station, it is a prominent blockwith its four gigantic murals of kites.This murals able to helpSingaporeans to remember their kite ying past time.

1982 Next few page will be a gallery of theMemory of the FirstSingapore Kite Festival first Singapore Kite Festival !Singapore Kite Festival 1982 was organised bythe Singapore Tourist Promotion Board.That Miss Joy Activity:was the rst time that a kite festival being held Do your parents play kite when they was a kid?in Singapore. Many participants, mostly from Ask them about their kite flying experiences inSingapore and Asia region joined the activities. the past and get to know them more!The event took place at the open eld of thewest coast. Participants showed their owndesigns of kites and ying skills.



Layang-layang Fiesta! Singapore Kite Festival, a big day for every Kite Master in the world.FINALLY! I can tell you more about our LayangLayang Fiesta, I am sureyou will love this event!

The sun in the sky, a beautiful wash of blues and whites. As the wind picks up speed, a kite goes up in ight.Magic happens with the ability of movement and skill. Permeated with a mass of colours, oh what a thrill!

IthwTeuilrlpnalpotsavotgeFetthiseoesttsonahesoxpewtheo!fyteoowus! Singapore Kite festivalSingapore Kite Festival is orgainzed by Layang Layang Fiesta teamcrews, NTUC Income and ACT3 Internation.Started in year 2008, it is an annual fun- lled festival for familiesand Kite Masters.The main objective of the event is to highlightsthe history, art and fun aspects of kite ying to Singaporeans.Guaranteed to be an eventful occasion, Kite Masters fromaround the world will give you a taste of the thrill as well asignite a passion for all things kite-related with displays,workshops and exhibitions.

Here is your reward ofcompleting our trainings, the Balloon Badge! Congratulations! Future Kite Master!

Thank You!! And hope to see you soon in theSingapore Kite Festival! We will be there waiting for you!



MAYOYOChapter Three

Setting Up Your KiteWhen you buy a new kite, you should open it and look at the parts. If there are many pieces,try putting the kite together in your living room where you are out of the wind and have timeto read the instructions without the pieces blowing away. Follow the manufacturer'sinstructions and remember to put the bridles on the front, sticks on the back and tails at thebottom. Follow the instructions carefully or your kite may not y. Here are two knots you'll need to attach the end of the ying line to the kite's bridle. With these knots, you can easily undo the connection and use the ying line on another kite. Overhand knot: Use these four steps to make a loop at the end of your spool of line. Most people know how to make this knot. It's just \"around and through.\"

Lark's head knot:Use the loop to start this knot.Thisremoveable knot will allow you toattach your line to different kites.Slip the lark's head loop over theknot at the end of the kite's bridleand pull it tight. Kite’s Bridle It is IMPORTANT to know how to set up your kite by using knot! YEAH! HAHA!

Choosing a Kite and LineWhen you walk into a kite store or view kites on the web you'll be amazed at the widevariety of kites that are available in all shapes and sizes. Some things you should keep in mindwhile you choose a kite are: Materials weightSome kites use materials that are more durable Kites that are lightweight for their size usuallythan others. Paper sails are inexpensive but y best.The relationship of size to weight isfragile whereas sails made from ripstop nylon very important for ying well.or ripstop polyester are much stronger andwater-resistant. A frame of berglass rods or Shapecarbon tubes will outlast wood. The shape of the kite contributes to how Price well it ies. Some kites resemble bugs, birds, butter ies, sh or people, while You don't have to spend a lot of money to others display abstract geometric patterns. buy a kite that ies well. Usually, the most Whatever the style, shape or theme, the affordable kites usually have a plastic sail nal product must be balanced and able to and a framework made of wood or plastic. withstand the force of the wind. Some These materials are lightweight, but not as kites are designed to be attractive so that durable as nylon and berglass. they sell quickly rather than y well.

Wing range Always choose the right kite to fly!Each kite will have a speci c wind range in You can either buy awhich it will y best. Lightweight kites usually kite or make a kite. y best in light winds whereas strong windsrequire strong sail material and strong kite line. SizeThe size of the kite is important. Often, largerkites y better than small ones, but they pullmore and require a stronger kite line.Useful tip 1 In many cases a simple kite is better for a novice than a complicated kite. Nylon delta kites, Eddy kites and sled kites are easy to set up and y.Useful tip 2 When you choose a kite, you may wish to choose a tail to go with it. Adding a tail to your kite will help it to remain stable in heavy wind and add a dramatic air.Useful tip 3 Ask for advice.Your Kite Retailer will be glad to make suggestions based on your price range, your wind range, your experience, the age of the ier and your style preferences.

Choosing Kite Dacron polyester lineFlying Line Dacron polyester line zoom in Mono lament shing line Good ying line is so strong it can be used for many years and attached to many kites. Braided, synthetic ying lines are the lines of choice today. Kites y well when using synthetic lines such as Dacron polyester because of their low weight, smoothness and small diameter. Smooth line makes it comfortable to handle.When slackened, twisted line will kink, knot and tangle much more than braided line The diameter of the ying line needs to be as small as possible to create a minimum of drag from wind resistance.This is especially true for small, lightweight kites. At the same time, the ying line must be strong enough to hold a kite in a variety of wind conditions. Learn the best strength line to use with each of your kites. Kite line is available in strengths of 20, 30, 50, 80 pounds and more.A 30-pound line, for example, will break with a strain on it of more than 30 pounds. In addition, make certain the break strength is suf cient for the winds your kite will be up against on a given day.

Tip 1 Tip 4Every knot tied in ying line creates a weak A spool, reel, or winder makes it easy to letspot and reduces the break strength by 15 out the line and take it in. It's also ato 50 percent. Line that has been exposed to convenient way to store ying line and keep itthe sun for extended periods of time may no free from tangles. Some people who use alonger be reliable at its rated break strength. spool, reel or winder say they enjoy added control and ef ciency in handling the line Tip 2 when launching and recovering their kites. Some of these devices are simple to make,Check the ying line for wear, knots or using everyday materials, from sticks, twodamage, especially near swivels where the pieces of wood or cardboard.greatest wear occurs. Replace badly soiledlines; particularly those damaged by oil or Regardless of what you wrap your ying linegrease, as well as any worn swivels. Ensure around, the more line taken up in a singlethat all connections are tight and secure. turn, the faster you can take line in or let it out.This maximizes your control over the kite when making quick and necessary ying adjustments or retrieving it from the sky.Tip 3Mono lament shing line is a poor choicebecause it's hard to see, it can cut yourhands, it doesn't hold a knot well, it stretchesand it's prone to tangles. Never use metalwire because it conducts electricity. Spools, reels and winders come in many shapes and sizes.



Make your own kite Use your imagination to create the most unique kite in the world. Congratulations, youhave completed almost all the trainings and now! Let’s make your own kite! Yipee!

A Garbage Bag Kite Step 2: Cut the sailThis is a simple project to learn how to make a basic kite. Cut bag open along one side and the bottom.All you need are two bamboo sticks, a plastic bag, braided Stretch bag open to measure to t the dowels instring, sticky tape, ice cream stick and scissors and you a diamond shape and cut the bag.have a kite!Step 1: Tie the Frame Step 3: Tape frame to sail Taping all four corners of the frame to the sail, make Take the two bamboo sticks and tie them together sure it is secure and tight. tightly with a sticky tape.The cross stick should be tied about one third of the way along the the main tie stick. Make sure the cross frame is stable enough. tightly

Step4: Tie string to left and right Step 5: Tie string to left and right Make two tabs on the right and left side of the kite Now this is where it gets a bit tricky.Turn the kite with tape. Measure out some string to about 3cm over to the front side. About 7cm from the top and over each side of the kite.Tie string to the tabs you bottom of the kite make two small holes on either just created and double knot.The string should be side of the spreaders Use string to secure the tight enough to slightly bend the kite inward. spreader to the front of the kite. Run the string down to the bottom of the kite and tie the otherTab 1 string Tab 2 side.Tie a piece of string to the spreader below the knot you just created on the backside of the kite. This should create an X on the back of the kite and will be where you attach your lead.Attach the lead to the middle of the X and secure with a slip knot.. Feel free to add front tails to Garbage Back Bag kite too! It will be awesome.

Things you needDIY Eddy kite scissor flying line esta Tape 2 spine parts DIY KITE sail and tail 2 spreaders and 1 jointDo you know? Inside the LayangLayang Fiesta box, there is a boxnamed DIY KITE.And there are Kitematerials for you to make your veryown professional Kite Master kite!The materials are specially preparedby all our crew members, hope youlike it. Now I shall teach you how tomake the kite. markers imagination

Step 1: Design your Sail! Step 3: insert the spine to frame You can draw anything on the sail (the side with V Put in the spine into the joint middle hole.Then shaped bridle line) by using your own imaginations insert spine into both bridle line holes that attached and the markers, also, you can use the templates on the white kite sail itself. Lastly, insert the tip of provided at the back of this book and tracing out spine into the top and end of the sails’s joint. the shapes and designs. Be creative and create unique Master kite! bridle holesStep 2: make the spine Step 4: insert the spreaders Take out the two spine sticks from the bag and Insert the two spreaders from the bag, one to the tape them together straight and tightly with a tape left and another to the right, make sure they are provided. Make sure the taped spine is strong sercure into the joint that attached with the spine. enough to swing around.

Step 5: Design your kite tail Step 7: attach the flying line You can draw anything on the tail by using your Take out the ying line reel from the bag and use own imaginations and the markers. Same as the sail, Lark’s Head Knot ( from chapter setting your kite) you can use the templates at the back of the book to tie the ying line to the tow point. Make sure it for inspirations. Happy designing! is secure and not easy to lose.Step 6: attach your kite to spine Step 8: Let’s FLY the eddy kite! Pull out only the end of the spine and insert the Using the skills that you learned from Mr Carey, I end spine to the kite tail hole.Then insert back the am sure you can y a kite like a Kite Master! end spine to the end joint of the kite.And now your kite has a wonderful tail to y with.

Wow, awesome kite isn’t it?I hope you enjoy my trainings and hope to see you soon in Singapore Kite Festival with your beautiful kite! Here is your reward! Yeah!

Hi There! Nice to see you again,and now you are a Kite Master, I am sure you learned a lot aboutkite from my crews! I have award for you, it is inside this box.

There will be a card in the box,write your name there and behind the card, there is a badge, it isyour identidy as a Kite Master! Youcan wear it during festival and get better priority the others. KITE MASTER NAME:



estaThank you!

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