Post by Jonathan Josol on Sept 20, 2009 10:01:28 GMT 8
We finally had the chance (or me that is) to meet Mr. Orly Ongkingco, KAP (Kite Association of the Philippines) President. Together with Lito (of Carlo's Kites) who is also my mentor and kite flying buddy.
We agreed to meet Saturday afternoon to the future of kite activities and try to get some flying time.
Here at the open fields at Riverfront Corporate City (that's the Crocodile Park Vicinity for the unfamiliar) Orly was giving us pointers on kite flying.
Carlo (of Carlo's Kites) and Sir Bingko looking at the different kites that Orly has bought for us to try.
Here sir Orly is prepping to show us a quad line flexifoil kite. This one is a 5.2 Peter Lyn Kite. My first time to actually see a Peter Lyn kite, the craftsmanship is superb!
Launching the kite. We were in the field about 4pm and there was just a very slight breeze. I'd like to note that even at very light breeze these kites pull like a tractor. No wonder they are classified as traction kites!
Once the foil fills with air and takes its shape flying was a breeze (or not!) once this kite catches the power zone, be ready to lay back or it will drag you on the grass!
Here the kite is in full fight, I tell you this one is an eyecatcher, not only for its color but when it flies and in expert "Kite Pilots" they really are nice to watch. Not the mention the workout it will give you.
Here sir Orly is showing us some expert moves. As this is a quadline kite you can have control of how it flies.
See how low these controllable kites can go, it can even travel parallel to the ground with just a few feet (or inches) to spare.
We also tried another kite called the Nasa Parawing, this is also a soft kite (no skeleton or frame) and a dual line kite. This is the best kite to use when training beginners on dual line kite flying as no frame to break.
Here Orly is teaching Binko the basic control movements.
Getting the hang of it.
As they say more flying time makes you a better pilot.
After learning how to control the kite in flight, next is learning how to launch it from the ground.
Up, Up, and Away!
This is the flexifoil on the ground, note its size compared to a person standing.
This one is really a nice kite by Peter Lyn, though this one is one of his older models. It is one hell of a flier.
Had the chance to fly it later part of the day and tested how it pulls in the power zone, Man! this really makes you hold on and lean back. And to think there was only a very slight breeze! Imagine what it can do on windy days!
Till our next Flying sessions. We thank Sir Orly for letting us try those superb kites. We hope that we will be able to rekindle the interest in kite flying here in Davao.
We agreed to meet Saturday afternoon to the future of kite activities and try to get some flying time.
Here at the open fields at Riverfront Corporate City (that's the Crocodile Park Vicinity for the unfamiliar) Orly was giving us pointers on kite flying.
Carlo (of Carlo's Kites) and Sir Bingko looking at the different kites that Orly has bought for us to try.
Here sir Orly is prepping to show us a quad line flexifoil kite. This one is a 5.2 Peter Lyn Kite. My first time to actually see a Peter Lyn kite, the craftsmanship is superb!
Launching the kite. We were in the field about 4pm and there was just a very slight breeze. I'd like to note that even at very light breeze these kites pull like a tractor. No wonder they are classified as traction kites!
Once the foil fills with air and takes its shape flying was a breeze (or not!) once this kite catches the power zone, be ready to lay back or it will drag you on the grass!
Here the kite is in full fight, I tell you this one is an eyecatcher, not only for its color but when it flies and in expert "Kite Pilots" they really are nice to watch. Not the mention the workout it will give you.
Here sir Orly is showing us some expert moves. As this is a quadline kite you can have control of how it flies.
See how low these controllable kites can go, it can even travel parallel to the ground with just a few feet (or inches) to spare.
We also tried another kite called the Nasa Parawing, this is also a soft kite (no skeleton or frame) and a dual line kite. This is the best kite to use when training beginners on dual line kite flying as no frame to break.
Here Orly is teaching Binko the basic control movements.
Getting the hang of it.
As they say more flying time makes you a better pilot.
After learning how to control the kite in flight, next is learning how to launch it from the ground.
Up, Up, and Away!
This is the flexifoil on the ground, note its size compared to a person standing.
This one is really a nice kite by Peter Lyn, though this one is one of his older models. It is one hell of a flier.
Had the chance to fly it later part of the day and tested how it pulls in the power zone, Man! this really makes you hold on and lean back. And to think there was only a very slight breeze! Imagine what it can do on windy days!
Till our next Flying sessions. We thank Sir Orly for letting us try those superb kites. We hope that we will be able to rekindle the interest in kite flying here in Davao.
