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August 30 2002 by 8Ball  

I'm new to all this kite flying stuff and so far really loving it. I got a Rhombus Firebee 3.0 and I'm just getting used to flying it at the mo'

The only problem is while I can get it flying, I can't get it to launch on its own. The kite lifts and then crashes straight back down.

The brake lines are slack and I make sure that I'm not pulling them.

Any advice?

Cheers
8Ball

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August 31 2002 by barnhillminis

Try giving the kite a good couple of tugs as it leaves the ground.
You will find this helps to inflate the kite

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September 1 2002 by 8Ball

The kite has always inflated, but it just comes back down tail first. The brake lines are slack. The thing just won't fly.

Any ideas?
Ryan

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September 2 2002 by barnhillminis

Are you flying it in an area where there are trees behind you or buildings? Maybe a small banking?
I had similar trouble flying on a local field where there is a small banking on the edge, if I am too close to the bank the wind must go over the kite as it will not launch. If I move away from the bank I have no problems.