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| − | <b>4. <section begin=req4 /><noinclude></noinclude>Define the following terms: | + | <b>4. <section begin=req4 /><noinclude></noinclude>Define the following terms: |
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| − | <b>5. <section begin=req5 /><noinclude></noinclude>What is a common cause of kite failure? | + | <b>5. <section begin=req5 /><noinclude></noinclude>What is a common cause of kite failure? |
<noinclude></noinclude><section end=req5 /></b> | <noinclude></noinclude><section end=req5 /></b> | ||
| − | <b>6. <section begin=req6 /><noinclude></noinclude>What should be done when a kite loops during flight? | + | <b>6. <section begin=req6 /><noinclude></noinclude>What should be done when a kite loops during flight? |
<noinclude></noinclude><section end=req6 /></b> | <noinclude></noinclude><section end=req6 /></b> | ||
| − | <b>7. <section begin=req7 /><noinclude></noinclude>Why is a tail sometimes needed on a kite? | + | <b>7. <section begin=req7 /><noinclude></noinclude>Why is a tail sometimes needed on a kite? |
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| − | <b>9. <section begin=req9 /><noinclude></noinclude>Do the following: | + | <b>9. <section begin=req9 /><noinclude></noinclude>Do the following: |
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| − | <b>10. <section begin=req10 /><noinclude></noinclude>Make and successfully fly two of the following kites: | + | <b>10. <section begin=req10 /><noinclude></noinclude>Make and successfully fly two of the following kites: |
<noinclude></noinclude><section end=req10 /></b> | <noinclude></noinclude><section end=req10 /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>a. <section begin=req10a /><noinclude></noinclude>Sled kite | + | :<b>a. <section begin=req10a /><noinclude></noinclude>Sled kite |
<noinclude></noinclude><section end=req10a /></b> | <noinclude></noinclude><section end=req10a /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>b. <section begin=req10b /><noinclude></noinclude>Flat kite | + | :<b>b. <section begin=req10b /><noinclude></noinclude>Flat kite |
<noinclude></noinclude><section end=req10b /></b> | <noinclude></noinclude><section end=req10b /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>c. <section begin=req10c /><noinclude></noinclude>Two-stick diamond kite | + | :<b>c. <section begin=req10c /><noinclude></noinclude>Two-stick diamond kite |
<noinclude></noinclude><section end=req10c /></b> | <noinclude></noinclude><section end=req10c /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>d. <section begin=req10d /><noinclude></noinclude>Delta wing kite | + | :<b>d. <section begin=req10d /><noinclude></noinclude>Delta wing kite |
<noinclude></noinclude><section end=req10d /></b> | <noinclude></noinclude><section end=req10d /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>e. <section begin=req10e /><noinclude></noinclude>Eddy or Malay kite | + | :<b>e. <section begin=req10e /><noinclude></noinclude>Eddy or Malay kite |
<noinclude></noinclude><section end=req10e /></b> | <noinclude></noinclude><section end=req10e /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>f. <section begin=req10f /><noinclude></noinclude>Box kite | + | :<b>f. <section begin=req10f /><noinclude></noinclude>Box kite |
<noinclude></noinclude><section end=req10f /></b> | <noinclude></noinclude><section end=req10f /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>g. <section begin=req10g /><noinclude></noinclude>Tetrahedral kite | + | :<b>g. <section begin=req10g /><noinclude></noinclude>Tetrahedral kite |
<noinclude></noinclude><section end=req10g /></b> | <noinclude></noinclude><section end=req10g /></b> | ||
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Revision as of 14:26, 24 May 2021
Kites
Skill Level
1
Year
1986
Version
25.11.2024
Approval authority
General Conference
1. When were kites first made and flown? Name at least three ways kites have helped in scientific research and tell how each has affected the world we live in. Tell the story of Benjamin Franklin and his kite.
2. Name some of the ways that kites might be used today.
3. Explain briefly how kites fly.
4. Define the following terms:
- a. Spine(s)
- b. Spars
- c. Vent
- d. Bowstring
- e. Cover
- f. Frame
- g. Tail
- h. Keel
- i. Flying line
- j. Bridle
- k. Reel
- l. Dihedral
5. What is a common cause of kite failure?
6. What should be done when a kite loops during flight?
7. Why is a tail sometimes needed on a kite?
8. Know at least three safety rules for kite flying.
9. Do the following:
- a. Correctly wind line on a stick.
- b. Tie broken ends with the fisherman's knot.
10. Make and successfully fly two of the following kites:
- a. Sled kite
- b. Flat kite
- c. Two-stick diamond kite
- d. Delta wing kite
- e. Eddy or Malay kite
- f. Box kite
- g. Tetrahedral kite
