Difference between revisions of "AY Honors/Kites/Requirements"
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<b>4. <section begin=req4 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:4--> | <b>4. <section begin=req4 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:4--> | ||
| − | </noinclude>Define the following terms: | + | </noinclude>Define the following terms: |
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<b>5. <section begin=req5 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:17--> | <b>5. <section begin=req5 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:17--> | ||
| − | </noinclude>What is a common cause of kite failure? | + | </noinclude>What is a common cause of kite failure? |
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req5 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req5 /></b> | ||
<b>6. <section begin=req6 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:18--> | <b>6. <section begin=req6 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:18--> | ||
| − | </noinclude>What should be done when a kite loops during flight? | + | </noinclude>What should be done when a kite loops during flight? |
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req6 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req6 /></b> | ||
<b>7. <section begin=req7 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:19--> | <b>7. <section begin=req7 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:19--> | ||
| − | </noinclude>Why is a tail sometimes needed on a kite? | + | </noinclude>Why is a tail sometimes needed on a kite? |
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<b>9. <section begin=req9 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:21--> | <b>9. <section begin=req9 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:21--> | ||
| − | </noinclude>Do the following: | + | </noinclude>Do the following: |
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<section begin=challenge /> | <section begin=challenge /> | ||
<b>10. <section begin=req10 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:24--> | <b>10. <section begin=req10 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:24--> | ||
| − | </noinclude>Make and successfully fly two of the following kites: | + | </noinclude>Make and successfully fly two of the following kites: |
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req10 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req10 /></b> | ||
:<b>a. <section begin=req10a /><noinclude><translate><!--T:25--> | :<b>a. <section begin=req10a /><noinclude><translate><!--T:25--> | ||
| − | </noinclude>Sled kite | + | </noinclude>Sled kite |
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req10a /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req10a /></b> | ||
:<b>b. <section begin=req10b /><noinclude><translate><!--T:26--> | :<b>b. <section begin=req10b /><noinclude><translate><!--T:26--> | ||
| − | </noinclude>Flat kite | + | </noinclude>Flat kite |
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req10b /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req10b /></b> | ||
:<b>c. <section begin=req10c /><noinclude><translate><!--T:27--> | :<b>c. <section begin=req10c /><noinclude><translate><!--T:27--> | ||
| − | </noinclude>Two-stick diamond kite | + | </noinclude>Two-stick diamond kite |
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req10c /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req10c /></b> | ||
:<b>d. <section begin=req10d /><noinclude><translate><!--T:28--> | :<b>d. <section begin=req10d /><noinclude><translate><!--T:28--> | ||
| − | </noinclude>Delta wing kite | + | </noinclude>Delta wing kite |
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req10d /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req10d /></b> | ||
:<b>e. <section begin=req10e /><noinclude><translate><!--T:29--> | :<b>e. <section begin=req10e /><noinclude><translate><!--T:29--> | ||
| − | </noinclude>Eddy or Malay kite | + | </noinclude>Eddy or Malay kite |
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req10e /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req10e /></b> | ||
:<b>f. <section begin=req10f /><noinclude><translate><!--T:30--> | :<b>f. <section begin=req10f /><noinclude><translate><!--T:30--> | ||
| − | </noinclude>Box kite | + | </noinclude>Box kite |
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req10f /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req10f /></b> | ||
:<b>g. <section begin=req10g /><noinclude><translate><!--T:31--> | :<b>g. <section begin=req10g /><noinclude><translate><!--T:31--> | ||
| − | </noinclude>Tetrahedral kite | + | </noinclude>Tetrahedral kite |
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req10g /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req10g /></b> | ||
<section end=challenge /> | <section end=challenge /> | ||
Revision as of 14:26, 24 May 2021
Kites
Skill Level
1
Year
1986
Version
14.05.2024
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
