Kite Flyer

 

November 2001 Issue

 

Route 66 Kite Club (R66KC)

 

Kite Club

Phoenix, AZ

 

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Table Of Contents

Please note that there are several Hot Links usually in blue and underlined for your convenience. To access these simply click on them and they will take you there. (It is recommended that all articles be read.)

 

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Descriptions

Editors Note

Quick Thoughts From The Editor

Loss Of A Great Web Kite Store

New Kiting Events

AKA News Or Director’s Editorial

Letter From The Director And/Or AKA News

Notes From The Prez

AKA Membership Form

Upcoming Flying Events

This Months Flying Schedule

11/11/2001 – Sunday Fly At Riverview

11/24/2001 -  Sunday – Fly At Jim Jennings Park

Latest Fly Reports

What Happened On Last Months Flys

Future & Annual Events

Long Term Dates And Plans\

Other News

Other Items Of Interest

The Leading Edge

Flying Tips From The Fly’n Hawaiian

Flick Flacks

Fun Kite Stuff – Line Laundry

Used Kites For Sale And Lost Stuff Listing

Lost Puppies And Things For Sale

Disclaimer

Cover My Ass Legal Ease

Copyright Non-Restrictions

Please Help Yourselves

 

 

 

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Calendar Of Events


 

 

 

Web Site Links

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Charter

Membership Requirements

Past News Letters

Photos Of Events

Signature Lines To Remember

Kite Field Recommendations

Kite Stores

Kite Basics And Safety

 

Editor’s Notes

 

"And once you have tasted flight

you will walk  the Earth with your eyes skyward,

for there you have been and there you long to return...."

-- Leonardo DiVinci

Hey Kiters,

Well the kiting community is up for some bad news. One of the greatest web based kites stores, Gone With The Wind Kites, has posted a going out of business sale. We are always sad when ANY kite store goes down, but especially with Dan Whitney. Please go to this site and pick up on some of his really great deals.

http://www.gwtw-kites.com

Well kiters we are back in the saddle again with the good weather and hopefully some good winds. The HOPE Charity Kite Building event, supported by the Mesa Child Crisis Center, was a great success as far as the kids go. We hope that all had a great time and perhaps we can put this event on the calendar for next year.

We hope to gather the troops together over the Thanksgiving weekend for a fun fly at the Jim Jennings Park. (see Upcoming Flying Events).  So we hope to see you all out on the fields sometime soon where we can swap lies and share the sky.

I will be looking forward to seeing you on the fields very soon.

 

Keep’em Fly’n

Gadget Man Manson

thomas.m.manson@boeing.com

 

 

 

 

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AKA News Or 

Directors Editorial

 

START PLANNING FOR NATIONALS:

 

We didn’t have a big crowd in Billings, but those members that came had an exceptionally good time. Full competition results and reports will be in your new Kiting which goes in the mail December 1. Mark your calendars now for AKA 2002 -  Ocean City Maryland, September 30 – October 5.

 

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BEST RAFFLE PRIZES YET: Check the raffle page -- we've got some of the best prizes you’ve seen yet!  But don't delay. In just a few days, we draw the winner of the incredible Martin Lester Top Half. 

 

The Top Half is an $1800 kite designed in England and assembled by members of the Keystone Kiters. It is an  imposing 8.5 by 28 feet and is one of only five in the USA. We also have tickets for a custom made set of Prism’s “Top

Four” sport kites (December draw). And we have your choice of any mid-sized Peter Lynn inflatable (January draw). You could win the Octopus, Gecko, Trilobite, Kitty, or Teddy Bear.

 

Our newest prize is a hand-painted Edo by Japanese master Mikio Toki. This exquisite artwork was the centerpiece of the AKA Art Kite Gallery in Billings. Think how it would look on your wall.

 

There isn’t a prize in the bunch worth less than $1,600. And tickets are only $5 each. All we ask is that you buy at least one a month. Go to the AKA Site at <www.AKA.Kite.Org> and follow the links to the Great Kite Raffle.

 

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WATCH FOR SPECIALTY E-NEWSLETTERS: We are now implementing a plan to publish specialty E-newsletters for members focused on special interest kiting. That means regular mailings filled with information about Kitemaking, Sport Kites, Fighters and Roks, or Traction (both buggies and boards). Register for one or more! The idea is to provide you with the information you want on the topics that interest you most -- and in more detail that we could include in the magazine.

 

Go to “Virtual Clubhouse” at <http://www.aka.kite.org/data/members>. You can also reach it from the Table of Contents. (Your “name” is your AKA membership number and your password is your email address). In the Clubhouse, just click on “Newsletters” and then subscribe to the topic(s) of your choice. You can choose “all” or come back to the page again to select more than one.

 

Sorry if this sounds complicated, but it is the only way to insure that just members subscribe.

 

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WE’VE GOT GENERAL NEWSLETTERS TOO: Expect to see more of the E-Affiliate  news this year. It is a special kite newsletter that is available FREE to anyone -- whether they are a member or not. Non-members can register on the

web page under “Mailing Lists” in the Table of Contents. Paid members get it automatically.

 

Tell your kite friends and publish the opportunity in your local newsletters!

 

 

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MAGAZINE DELIVERY DELAYS: Sending things by post has been problematic lately. Issues of the September Kiting are still arriving with members around the USA. International mail is even worse. Some magazines have been returned with a sticker that says ”we regret that your mail is being returned to you because of heightened security measures.” We’ve also had overseas mail returned, stamped “Customs Form Required".

 

If you live outside the USA and are certain you didn’t get your magazine, please email Regional Director Sharon Musto at Region13@aka.kite.org. And thanks for your patience.

 

On a similar note, our AKA toll-free number is supposed to work from all over Canada. But we’ve had reports that it does not. We’ve informed our long distance service provider and are promised that it will be working properly soon.

 

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That’s all for this month. The next Kiting goes in the mail December 1.

 

Sign up for those electronic newsletters and remember to buy a raffle ticket!

 

Have fun out there!

 

dg

 

 

          ***     David Gomberg, President ***

             American Kitefliers Association

                <http://www.aka.kite.org>

 

 

New AKA Membership Poster For you to use or hand out as needed. (See next page.)

 

 

 

 

 

Notes From The Region 12 Director

If the "Art in the Sky Kite Fly" in Bullhead City and "Kites Over Pismo" on the Central Coast of Cal are anything like last weekend's event in Seal Beach...HOLD ON TO YOUR KITE BAGS!!!!!!!

 

I am completely blown away by the support all of you are giving to YOUR Region!

 

I'm just the Messenger, You people make it happen.

 

Kathy and the Folks from Dream Merchant are working VERY hard on the finishing touches in Arizona.  Kathy, thank you for bringing it back!!!

 

I'm heading up to Pismo today to make sure that James from Sky's the Limit does not get over run by the CLAMS!

 

If you cannot make it to one these events, take your friends and family out flying...You deserve it.

 

Region 12 is back in the Festival Biz!!!!!!!

 

Best Wishes & Winds,

 

Glen E. Rothstein

Region 12 Director, American Kitefliers Association -

Come Fly With Us!  www.aka.kite.org

 

Vice President, Southern California Sport Kite League -

 www.scskl.com

 

Kite Flying hits new heights on the West Coast!...Check it out below:

 

http://community.webtv.net/OpusFader/VenturaCountyKite

 

 

 

 

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Upcoming Flying Events 

Note: All flying events will be from 12:00 noon through 4 or 5 p.m. unless otherwise posted.

 

 

11/11/01 – Sunday – Fly At Riverview: (See web site Kite Field Recommendations for maps.) As per usual the fly times are from 12 noon to about 5pm in the afternoon. Let’s try to do dinner and drinks after.

 

Riverview Park (Southeast) This Park is located approximately one quarter of a mile south of Highway 202 on Dobson Road. Take the 202 to the Dobson Road turnoff and head south. The park is on the west side of the road.

Rating:

Good

Restrooms:

South Side

Kiters That Can Fly:

30

Drinking Fountains:

South Side

Non-Kiter Visibility:

Medium

Park Benches:

No

Distance To Amenities:

3 Miles

Shade Available:

Lots

 

 

11/24/01 – Saturday – Fly At Jim Jennings Park: (See web site Kite Field Recommendations for maps.) As per usual the fly times are from 12 noon to about 5pm in the afternoon. Let’s try to do dinner and drinks after.

 

Please note that this park is hard to find so please bring the instructions with you!

 

Jim Jennings Park (North) Was the “Original Hippie Park”, and can be located by going north on I-17 to Bell Rd., west on Bell to 29th Ave., then south on 29th to Grandview, and finally west again on Grandview for two blocks. OR North on I-17 to the Bell Rd. exit. Then left on Bell Rd. to 29th Ave. which is a light. Then left on 29th Ave. down to Grandview. (Be careful this street can pass you by.) And the right on Grandview to the park.

(Note: This park may have other activities so keep an eye out for us flying on either side of this field.)

Rating:

Great

Restrooms:

None

Kiters That Can Fly:

30

Drinking Fountains:

None

Non-Kiter Visibility:

Poor

Park Benches:

Yes

Distance To Amenities:

1 Mile

Shade Available:

Lots

 

 

 

Note: By popular demand and the desire to socialize after a fly with a meal and possibly drinks, the club flying events will be moving, periodically, to SATURDAYS!!!  Stay tuned as to when this will start.  Park selection will be alternated so that no single group of individuals will have to drive a long way all of the time.

 

Special Note: Lady Hummingbird and the Gadget Man have purposely bought three indestructible Beetles for guests!  Please do not hesitate to ask for them when you have a guest attending our events.

 

 

 

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Latest Fly Reports

 

 

 

 

10/19-21/2001 Bullhead City Art In The Sky Kite Festival:

Bullhead City did not seem very active when we arrived, and as we came to the park we noted that several kite did in fact litter the sky. The wind reports from the local weather stations had reported no winds to speak of at all, but there they were, Art In The Sky! 

 

We quickly setup and made the rounds with Kathy, Rusty, and family, who have spent so much time making this event happen. I was a pleasure once again to spend time with these wonderful people along with several of the San Diego Kite Club, and others from California.

 

Our Hosts

 

The wind was great for the most part of Friday as seen in the next picture, with many a participant showing up and adding to the color in the sky.

 

 

That evening after much wind and fun, we retired to the Ramada Express and checked in, and/or freshened up. Billy Mad Dog Dine, was only able to stay for the one day, (Friday), so Doc, Fly’n Ryan, Lady Jane, and the Gadget Man proposed a dinner with Kathy and Rusty our fine hosts. A few of the San Diego Kite Club (SDKC) joined in and was had a wonderful dinner with great brew from the Colorado Bell Brewery. The Gadget Man bought dinner for all who attended and we ended the evening with some fine cigars and some more brew. Another kiting group then join the party and Gadget bought drinks for the rest of the crew. Gadget must have hit a slot machine when he walked in the nut case. But a great time was had by all with the last part of the evening ending with a little black jack and/or slot machine fantasies that we may all go home rich.

 

Unfortunately the next two days were not blessed with much in the way of wind and socializing was the name of the game. Occasionally a light breeze would arrive and many a kite was launched with an unfortunate demise shortly after. The craft fair was fun and a band kept the spirits light even though the heat was a little much.

 

Again was want to thank Dusty and Kathy  for resurrecting this great event and providing such a pleasant envoronment for this fun event. We will all be looking for this event again next year and this time, with the wind gods willing, many an Artful Kite In The Sky one every day.

 

 

11/03/2001 – Saturday – HOPE Childrens Kite Building Charity Event:

HOPE (Healthy Options for Parents Through Education), an affiliate of the Child Crisis Center-East Valley, Inc.

 

Angela Takagi wrote:

 

 

As far as your involvement is concerned, we would love for you to fly kites, give pointers to any of the kids that are trying to fly their kites, bring any information you want on safety, tips for buying or flying kites, etc. (whatever you have available that you feel would be appropriate).  If you have enough copies of anything that you would want us to distribute we can put it at our information table or if you just want to bring a flyer, we can have the D.J. read it or one of you guys can step up to the microphone and give us some pointers (whatever you feel comfortable with).  We have a pretty flexible schedule other than we have our little awards at noon.  We thought it would be really neat for you guys to be out on the field as the event started to motivate the kids to get started with putting their kites together.

 

Thanks again for your help!  Please let me know if you have any questions or need anything!  I am looking forward to meeting you on November 3rd! 

 

 

Well it was a great day for the kids although the part had a lot of trees to block the wind. The wind gods were not smiling down on us once again as it turned out. (Darn the Arizona wind.) The event was very colorful with lots of Route 66 Kite Club participants to help out. The banners were up, and a large static display of kites lined the baseball fields fence. About 100 kids and 60 adults (ball park numbers…. Ha ha) went to town building and decordating kites for the sky.

 

The kids did a wonderful job of decorating their kites as displayed below, with one kid making his kite in the form of an American Flag. A competition was held for the most artistic kite, the highest, and the youngest fliers.

 

 

And boy did they ever fly! It was then that the rest of the Route 66 Kite Club was reminded of the exuberance of the young at heart and how a kite does not really need wind to fly. The kids were running all over the park and the baseball diamond and had their kites up for the most part. There were many a kites with building flaws of which many of the R66KC was out making bridle and bowing adjustments for the kids to aid them in their flying endeavors. Many thanks to all, and especially Rocky Point Howard and the Gadget Man.

 

 

The club was praised by the HOPE group for giving them such a show and promised to have us all back in the spring time for another event. So way to go troops, another charity event benefits from our love of kites and the fun we can share with the kids. Another generation will be looking to the skies for something colorful and exciting.

 

From: Glen Rothstein

Subject: R66KC Participation in the Family Kite Festival – HOPE Charity Event

Tom and my fellow R66KC Members,

 

Thank you very much for helping Angela put this together...We can't do

these things without each other.

 

Best Wishes & Winds,

 

Glen E. Rothstein

Region 12 Director, American Kitefliers Association -

Come Fly With Us!  www.aka.kite.org

 

 

 

 (Special Note: We need to find more parks with an audience to introduce more non-fliers to the sport. Some discussion at the last fly was made of parks that might fit the bill. Please send in your recommendations ASAP so that we can start trying them out. R66KC@TMSquared.com.)

 

 

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Future & Annual Events

 

Nothing left for the rest of this year.

 

 

 

 

- - - Ideas For New Events - - -

We need help with these so if you have any ideas that will support this event, please let us know by dropping us a line at: r66kc@tmsquared.com

 

Sunshine Acres Children’s Home/Orphanage Charity Event – We need help in coming up with ideas for this charity.  I have raised $10,000/year for this Children’s home through the Harley Owners Group (HOG), but do not have a clue as to how the R66KC can raise money for these needy kids. Please send your ideas to r66kc@tmsquared.com Thanks.

 

Well you guessed it, I finally came up with an idea. With all of the events that enjoy having us signal their events with a kite, would could request donations to our charity on our behalf for our efforts! (yea like right, what effort... ha ha). So keep this in mind and perhaps we can get more big event planned, and some real monies for the Sunshine Acres Children’s Home.

 

 

We still need ideas for this Charity Event!

Any thoughts anyone?

 

- - - Next Year - - -

01/01/2002 Tuesday - New Years Day Fun Fly (For those of us that can function that is.)

 

04/14/2002 - Easter Assention Tradition

One of our members, Juan, states that he has a tradition in the country that he is from, Guyana, which is to fly kites during Easter, especially Easter Sunday. Actually, this is the only time kites are flown in Guyana he states. The reason being that sending a kite up into the skies is significant of Jesus's resurrection and ascension to the Father. He keeps this tradition with his family and plans on flying Easter Sunday. We may or may not plan a fly on Easter each year, mainly because lots of us plan on being together with family on this special day, but we will all be with Juan in spirit. If you remember this tradition from Guyana on Easter, try to get a kite up and think of this tradition.

 

If anyone has or knows about traditions such as this, please send them in so that we can share them all with the rest of the club. And let’s all join Juan and Guyana in this wonderful Easter Ascension tradition!

 

05/11/2002 –Third Annual Sister Club Fly In San Diego (This may be moved)

Come and tryout some really great winds with loads of fun for the whole family. Sea World, Old Down, Seaport Village, Mission Bay, Mission beach, the ocean, shopping, and a myriad of other things for the family to do. We will be joining the SDKC, (http://www.sdkc.net) at their Mission Bay Park for a Sister club fly on Saturday, with a night fly on the beach Saturday evening hosted by R66KC. A Saturday evening barbecue will be promoted as well. We would like to have everyone stay at the same hotel if possible for easier logistics. The “Beach Cottages” hotel is on Mission Boulevard (858) 483-7440 and right on the beach for everyone’s enjoyment with lots of shops and restaurants within easy walking distance. The rooms run from $75-$85/night for hotel rooms through $250/night for a two-bedroom cottage.  Jane and I have a one-bedroom cottage that we all can congregate at, so my recommendation is the cheaper rooms.   Everyone should get their reservations in early because this is a popular place. Hope to see you all there! 

 

09/20-22/2002 – September San Diego Sister Club Fly in San Diego w/ the TMF Social Club Event

More information to follow when available. See the May event below for lodging information.

 

10/05/2002 – Pacific Beach Festival – Major Event For The San Diego Kite Club

 

10/06/2002 – One Sky One World (OSOW) Annual kite event for world piece.  More to follow as information becomes available.

 

10/18-20/02Hardyville Days/Art In The Sky Kite Fly – BullHead City

 

Note: Any ideas for events, please contact the Gadget Man at: R66KC@TMSquared.com.

 

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Other News 

 

 

Gone With The Wind Kite, Reportedly Going Out Of Business

Dan Whitney has announced on his website that Gone With the Wind Kites is going out of business. Boy, it's a shame to see him go. He's a nice guy and he has what is probably the best kite shop out there.

 

It looks Dan will be offering some discounts on his existing inventory. It might be a chance to pick up some good deals. Check it out!

 

http://www.gwtw-kites.com

 

 

Chris Schermann

 

 

Kite Competition In Barbados This Spring

 

Welcome to Kite flying in Barbados where kites are part of our culture. For over 30 years a local kite flying competition was held here on Easter Sunday with great excitement.  Next year our festival takes on a new look and has been transformed into an international Kite Festival. We are hoping to have participants from across the globe to compete against each other.

 

I have attached some information for you and your club members about our competition and we welcome anyone to join us as a competitor or as a visitor and we guarantee you that your stay in Barbados would be a memorable one.

Email me if you are interested in finding out about our package tours for this event in Spring 2002.

 

We look forward to seeing you here and to having some of your members participate in the competitions.

 

Shelly Ross

 

Indian School Park Is Now Open

 

It appears that the grand opening of the Indian School Park was done over the Veterans Day Holiday. A fitting start for a great park in the down town Phoenix area. This park is right on the North East corner of Indian School Road and Central Avenue. The Gadget Man went to Central High School, right next door and says that this place is huge. The veterans home is just to the southeast of the park and will have access. When Lady Jane and the Gadget Man visit Jane’s Father, they have noted the improvement in the park on an on-going basis. This will be a good place to fly kites in the future and we will be scheduling Kite Fly’s there on a regular basis. If anyone has had the chance to scope out a good flying field in this new park, please report it to the Gadget Man and we will plan an outing.

 

See you all there soon, and Keep’em Flying,

Gadget Man Manson

 

 

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The Leading Edge

 

Tips and Tricks from our own club expert, Roman (The Fly’n Hawaiian) Trugillo.

 

 

The Smile Factor

 

I fly for the smiles :)

 

The smiles I get when I pull off a double axle with practically no wind....

The smiles I see on a kid when he sees a colorful kite in the air....

The smiles that go around when meeting new kiters for the first time....

The smiles that go around when you meet up with long, lost kiters....

The smiles that are anticipating the next kite you pull out of your bag....

The smiles that are brought to a special kiting event....

 

Start racking up some frequent flyer smiles!!! Go and fly a kite!!

 

Aloha Roman

 

The Leading Edge

 

(Anyone Want To Provide Some Tips?)

 

Kite Tips

This tip was borrowed from the Boy Scouts of America’s motto…Be Prepared.

 

Have you ever been to a kite field and forgot your line sets?  Or your kite handles?  Or even your kites?  I’ve heard horror stories of people driving across cities, states, and even across country to festivals and forgetting one of these things.  Provided is a checklist of what you might want to bring to the kite field to save those embarrassing moments including ideas for a quick repair kit.

 

Checklist

-          Kites.  The most important thing in kiting!  Bring them all.  You never know when the wind is going to die down or kick up.

-          Line Sets.  Make sure those kites don’t get away.  Have a variety of lengths and strengths on hand to suit the mood or conditions of the moment.

-          Handles or Finger Straps.  Color-coded handles are a good way of distinguishing the left line from the right.  I usually go by the rule “red is right” when using red and black handles.  Use any method you like, but when flying someone else’s kite be sure to ask which is which.

-          Banners or lawn ornaments.  It’s nice to splash the flying field with a little color.

-          Shade.  Especially here in the Valley of the Sun!  Bring a wide brim hat to keep your head cool.  An umbrella shade or EZ-Up tent is the ideal portable shelter from the hot Arizona Sun.

-          Tent Stakes.  Keep your EZ-Up from doing Lazy Susan’s over your head.

-          Hammer.  For pounding in your tent stakes.

-          Sunscreen.  Even in the cooler days of winter the Sun will burn your skin with prolonged exposure.

-          Sunglasses.  Protect your eyes from the UV rays.

-          Spray bottle.  These make great portable misters.

-          Liquids.  Bring a jug or cooler of ice water, Gatorade or soda pop.  Flying kites is good exercise and you can get dehydrated before you know it.

-          Snacks.  Most kite fields are a long way from a convenience store.  On the way to the kite field, stop by and pick up your favorite snack.  If not for you, pick me up a Twinkie.

-          Camera.  The disposable ones are cheap and take great pictures.

-          Trash bags.  Help keep our flying fields beautiful and useable.  Clean up after flying.

 

Repair Kit

-          Fishing tackle or lightweight toolbox.  A good starting point for a repair kit.

-          Lighter.  Most kite materials and line sets are synthetic and can be easily melted with a lighter to seal the edges.

-          Knife, razor blade, or scissors.  There’s always a need to cut something.

-          A mini-saw.  To downsize a rod or spar.  A portable Dremel tool is the ultimate cutting tool!

-          Pliers and diagonal cutters.  Helpful crimping tools.

-          Flathead or Philips screwdrivers.  If anything they make a standby kite stake.

-          An indelible ink pen (fancy way of saying permanent marker).  This can be used to mark line sets when repairing or sleeving the ends.

-          Clear packing tape.  Excellent for sail repairs.  Also, Popular Outdoor Outfitters has ripstop adhesive tape for repairing tents.  That can be used to fix the leading edges of your kites.

-          Plastic tubing.  Clear or black, they provide a quick replacement for old brittle edge connectors.  They can be found at your local home improvement stores.

-          Zap a Gap.  Better than Super Glue.  You can find them at a Hobby Town or Play It By Air.

-          Rubber bands.  Use it to keep your bottom spreaders from slipping off the center tee.

 

If anyone has suggestions on what they would like to see in “The Leading Edge” please send me an email at mailto:romantru@hotmail.com.  My next installment will be on different ways of launching your sport kites.

 

Straighten up and fly right!

The Flyin’ Hawaiian

 

 

 

Note: Please feel free to give Roman holly hell the next time you see him. He has reported that he will be spending the New Year celebration in Hawaii!!! And he has indicated that he does not need a manservant to carry his bags for him, (boo hoo).

 

 

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Flick Flacks

And Other Fun Stuff!

 

New Trick Or Losing Control?

 

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Used Kites For Sale And Lost Kite Listing

 

Nothing lost or for sale at this time.

 

 

 

 

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Disclaimer

 

The Route 66 Kite Club (R66KC), the editors of the “Route 66 Kite Club - Kite Flyer” (currently Thomas Gadget Man Manson), the American Kitefliers Association (AKA), and any contributors to this editorial, make no claims concerning the accuracy of materials appearing in this publication. Any and all information relating to kiting, rumors or otherwise, will be published without efforts in authentication or verification of the source. Efforts will be made to screen out items of malicious intent, without any guarantee of the success of these efforts. Updates or clarifications of previously posted information or rumors, are requested, and will gladly be posted in the following edition.

 

Reminder: I will be publishing anything and everything that comes my way that relates to kites. If you wish to communicate with me, and DO NOT want something used in the Kite Flyer, please indicate what part of your E-mail is private. Otherwise, everything is fair game. Send me something, come on, I dare you! In any event, I could really use the help so send your articles to: R66KC@TMSquared.com.

 

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Copyright

NON-Restrictions 

 

Reprints or redistribution of this publication ARE permitted. Notification of the editor is required, and the “by line” or “photo by” required for all reprints. Default to: “Reprinted from Route 66 Kite Club-Kite Flyer By Tom Gadget Man Manson” unless otherwise specified. So help yourself!

 

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