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DIY Light Delta kite (Rogallo wing)

by Safidy on July 26, 2012 - 17:29
Kite Canopy Dimensions
Center of gravity
Keel
This will give you an idea of the size of this kite

I used Kitemodeler for designing this kite and here are some dimensions.

KiteModeler 1.4b beta-20 Oct 04 --NASA Glenn

Delta Kite - 1 inch Plastic Tail, Nylon Line
Plastic Surface,
Tail = 30.0 cm,Line = 102 m
Lift = 1638.286 ,Drag = 729.26,Tension = 1112.565 gm
H1 = 127.0cm,H2 = 38.1cm,W1 = 254.0cm
Surface = 20967.7 sq cm Frame = 359.2 cm
Cg = 76.488 cm,Cp = 95.25 cm,AR = 3.076
Bridle = 184.1 cm Knot = 130.1 cm
Trim Angle = 15.125,Torque = -0.425 gm-cm,
Earth,Alt = 0,Wind = 2.9 m/sec,
Range = 69,Height = 81 m

Kite modeler Research Note

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mathew's picture
Submitted by mathew on August 3, 2012 - 04:57.

I really love how you blur out the background. it makes your labeled photo much easier to read.

great plan-- can't wait to see it.

Submitted by lfamular on August 15, 2012 - 17:10.

How does it fly?

It looks very similar to some of the Horvath kites, especially the Urban Ninja.

The Urban Ninja is a very interesting kite. The plans are available for free on that site. You don't have to use the exact materials that he specifies. I made mine with Tyvek and wood and it flew well. Not as well as the Icarex and carbon fiber, I'm sure.

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