Kite Physics: Visually Explained with Questions, Answers, and Experiments

By Glenn Davison

This book gives a visual explanation of the physics of kites in flight and with many pictures and related exercises for you to try.With 125 pictures, illustrations, and 65 exercises it answers the questions: Are tails required on a kite? How can I improve the flight of my kite? What are the forces that act on my kite? What changes can I try? Do kites glide? What are some applications of kites that I can explore?Quotes: "You have done a wonderful job. I think a lot of people will find this very useful for teaching and for getting their kites to fly I wish I had had this book when I was a kid." John Bognar, PhD."It's fun. An excellent resource and learning tool for students and educators. An enjoyable stepping stone into the physics of flight. I highly recommend this book." Christine Traboulssi, Kite builder"It is fantastic This is a comprehensive and readable discussion covering many unknowns of kite flying... the author brings a wealth of experience and practices to fliers of all ages." Geoff Bland, NASA

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1548052949
• ISBN13: 9781548052942
• Release Date: June 2017
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 116 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"