Kite Craft: The History and Processes of Kitemaking Throughout the WorldOver 300 photographs illustrate the history of kites, their aerodynamics, and techniques for the construction and decoration of many types. |
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... dihedral angle surface a surface where two butting planes in- tersect at an angle like the backswept wings of an airplane . The front of a bowed kite , like the wings of a jet , form a more streamlined positive dihedral angle to the ...
... dihedral angle surface a surface where two butting planes in- tersect at an angle like the backswept wings of an airplane . The front of a bowed kite , like the wings of a jet , form a more streamlined positive dihedral angle to the ...
Page 36
... dihedral " angle . A dihe- dral surface is one in which two planes ( faces ) butt each other at an angle , actually a bending or folding along the axis of sym- metry . Dihedral angles are used in backswept wings of jets and other ...
... dihedral " angle . A dihe- dral surface is one in which two planes ( faces ) butt each other at an angle , actually a bending or folding along the axis of sym- metry . Dihedral angles are used in backswept wings of jets and other ...
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... dihedral angle ( Glued to spar with epoxyJ 20 spine DETAIL OF STRUT ATTACHMENT spor DETAIL OF INTERSECTION Lash with thread , then glue Spine folds to become bird's head Headless nail ( Sd ) tied to spine ond glued ( Bent in a slight ...
... dihedral angle ( Glued to spar with epoxyJ 20 spine DETAIL OF STRUT ATTACHMENT spor DETAIL OF INTERSECTION Lash with thread , then glue Spine folds to become bird's head Headless nail ( Sd ) tied to spine ond glued ( Bent in a slight ...
Contents
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS | 1 |
THE AERODYNAMICS OF KITES | 25 |
BASIC CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES | 44 |
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