flyjump - 12-9-2013 at 09:04 AM
Hey guys, a lot of you know that I teach physics and i'm getting ready to start a project for my classroom.
I'm looking for a large foil kite for not a lot of money. I'm looking for some thing that could be used to tinker around with for teaching my
students about aerodynamics.
Do any of you guys have any old kites you be willing to part with? It doesn't matter if it's fixed bridle or depower. Heck if you have an old speed
wing or paraglider that's sitting in your garage collecting dust that would work too.
Anybody have anything like that?
Thanks guys!
Adam
WELDNGOD - 12-9-2013 at 12:12 PM
Where the hell is YOUR gear????:o
flyjump - 12-9-2013 at 12:17 PM
I'm not gonna let my students cut my lines and re tie them and make adjustments. that's why i'm looking for old gear. this is their project to learn
about aerodynamics
flyjump - 12-9-2013 at 12:24 PM
To be more specific, i'm am going to give them a hands on experience on learning how lift, drag, and pitch works along with length of lines vs amount
of power.
I'm going to allow them to cut up the kites and lines and re sew them to see how the changes will effect their performance.
I don't want students butchering my gear
shehatesmyhobbies - 12-9-2013 at 12:46 PM
I think Donnie is wondering how come we haven't seen any fly jump videos we were so accustomed to seeing.
Hope you get out soon.
flyjump - 12-9-2013 at 12:51 PM
we've only had two days of wind since May 14th. this has been the worst season for wind in a very long time. We got "lucky" and got a 13mph breeze
two days ago, but it was gone by the time i got off of work.
WELDNGOD - 12-9-2013 at 01:36 PM
If ya wanna really teach em aerodynamics, do some tandem boosts w/ the big charger...:D
erratic winds - 12-9-2013 at 02:56 PM
I know what you mean, I got out for my first session since MAY 28 just monday afternoon! PM sent about a kite.
grigorib - 30-1-2014 at 08:51 AM
Adam, I have an unidentified open cell foil somewhat around 3m size, but not as large as a paraglider for sure.
It has bridle connection points but no bridles. If you think it might work for your students, it's obviously at no cost to you. Science is cool.
Aerodynamics are beautiful.
Grigory
bobalooie57 - 30-1-2014 at 09:27 AM
Never noticed this first time around. I have a 5M, no-name chinese copy of a PL (hornet, I think) I got cheep from Dakitez. U2U me your addy Adam,
and I'll ship it to you. I have only flown it static, and it flies, but might benefit from some tinkering.