From: gengvall@aol.com (G Engvall) Newsgroups: rec.kites Subject: Re: Simple Kite Plans......Help Date: 27 Oct 1997 00:39:46 GMT "Kevin Thorpe" writes: >I am looking for a simple kite plan to use in a classroom setting. A simple >sled kite would be great if anyone has the dimensions. Thanks > Here's what you gotta know: Draw a rectangle that is 4 units wide, and 3 units tall. One unit down on each side (from the top), make a mark. One unit *in* from each side,(on the top and bottom) make a mark. Draw lines between the marks. Cut along the lines. You have just made one sled sail. The elongated "V's" on each side are the keels. Install a stick along the inside edge of each keel. Make a bridle that is 3 times the distance of the length from keel tip to keel tip (spread out). Put a knotted loop in the exact center of the bridle (after it is tied to the kite). good heavens; gary engvall