Kite
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February/March 2002 Issue Route
66 Kite Club (R66KC)
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Quick Thoughts From
The Editor Look Out Spring! Here Comes National Kite Month! |
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Letter From The Director And/Or AKA News Notes From The Prez Note From The Regional Director |
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This Months Flying
Schedule 02/17/02 – Sunday – Riverview Park 03/02/02 – Saturday – Jim Jennings Park 03/16/02 – Saturday – Indian School Park
NEW PARK! 03/30/02 – Saturday – Plateau Park |
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What Happened On Last
Months Flys |
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Long Term Dates And
Plans\ |
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Other Items Of
Interest Gone With The Wind – Gone and
Back David Gomberg – A Really Great Guy New Kite Freaks Web Site Kites For Kids Cheap Al Habib Is Getting Married! |
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Flying Tips From The Fly’n Hawaiian Punch Turns |
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Fun Kite Stuff –
Comics – Setting Them Free |
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Cover My Ass Legal
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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 I am being
hard pressed to keep up the newsletter, but here it is. Perhaps more time will
break free in the future. In any event, we will be going back to monthly during
the good kiting season with so much going on.
We are coming
up on AKA’s National Kite Month soon, and of course, the best flying time of
the season. So we all want to get those kite repairs completed while the air is
cold and the wind is down, so we will be ready for the new season.
Lots of good
stuff in this news letter and lots of events to look forward too. Take a look at
the upcoming events, and the future events section. And I want to remind you
all about the upcoming Sister Club fly in San Diego in May. Boy do they have
GREAT WIND over there. And hopefully you will all be able to get your
reservations in now, so that we all can have a great time over there.
So keep your
spirits up and we will be looking forward to seeing you on the fields very
soon. Happy spring and....
Keep’em Fly’n
Gadget Man Manson
AKA News Or
Directors Editorial
From The AKA President
NATIONAL KITE MONTH: The NKM web
page has been completely revamped. We've got plans, teacher's resources,
history, events lists, links and lots of excitement.
Drop by
<www.NationalKiteMonth.org> and join the fun. And start planning and
registering your events now! We're aiming for 400 official activities in April
2002.
Also, if you have a personal
or club web page, consider adding the NKM link and logo. The new site has some
great artwork you can use.
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OFFICIAL AKA CONVENTION
CLOTHING FOR SALE: If you missed
Billings, here is your chance to pick up an authentic Montana kite souvenir.
Sweatshirt: $25 (add $2 for XXL on all shirts)
Embroidered Denim Shirt $40
Cloisonne Pin: $6
Email the AKA store at
<store@AKA.kite.org> with your request, size, and credit card. We'll fix
you right up!!
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WORLD SPORT KITE CHAMPIONSHIPS: This is not
another false alarm or wishful
thinking. The best sport kite teams will face off
this April in Berck
France for a "world cup style"
competition hosted by AJSKA, AKA and STACK.
After the disappointment of Malaysia, we've kept
this quiet until all
details were solid.
Teams UpGo and Legend were designated as our top
ranked teams based on
convention competition and conference rankings.
(Chicago Fire was unable to
accept the
invitation.)
The two AKA judges will be our international rules
committee delegates Mike
Gillard and Chuck Sigal.
Our hope is that the championship will grow to
include individuals, pairs
and quad fliers next year. But meanwhile, AKA's
best dual-line teams are
off to France.
Wish them good luck and smooth winds.
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David Gomberg
AKA President
PS -- If you happen to take the kids out to see
Disney's new film, "Snow
Dogs",
those are *my* kites in the background on Miami
Beach... ;)
Join the American Kitefliers Association
<http://www.aka.kite.org>
Upcoming Flying Events
Note: All flying events will be from
12:00 noon through 4 or 5 p.m. unless otherwise posted.
02/17/02 – Sunday – Riverview 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.
Don’t forget to say HI to the
ArFF group that usually flys there.
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.
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Good |
Restrooms: |
South Side |
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Kiters That Can Fly: |
30 |
Drinking Fountains: |
South Side |
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Non-Kiter Visibility: |
Medium |
Park Benches: |
No |
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Distance To Amenities: |
3 Miles |
Shade Available: |
Lots |
03/02/02 – Saturday – 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.)
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Rating: |
Great |
Restrooms: |
None |
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Kiters That Can Fly: |
30 |
Drinking Fountains: |
None |
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Non-Kiter Visibility: |
Poor |
Park Benches: |
Yes |
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Distance To Amenities: |
1 Mile |
Shade Available: |
Lots |
03/16/02 – Saturday – Indian School
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.
This is a new park for us, so lets all go exploring! We will meet at the parking lot at the south end of the park and find the best flying spot from there.
Indian School Park (Central
Phoenix) This park is
located between Central Avenue and 7th Street, just North of Indian
School Road. To get to the southern parking lot where we will be meeting, you have
to go to 3th Street and Indianschool, and then go north straight into the park.
As you enter, you turn to the right curve around to the parking areas next to
several fields.
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Rating: |
To Be Determined |
Restrooms: |
Yes |
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Kiters That Can Fly: |
To Be Determined |
Drinking Fountains: |
Yes |
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Non-Kiter Visibility: |
Great |
Park Benches: |
Yes |
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Distance To Amenities: |
1 Block |
Shade Available: |
Yes |
03/30/02 – Saturday – Plateau 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.
Plateau Park (Northeast) This park is located approximately 100 Yards
north of Union Hills on 16th Street. Take I-17 north to Union Hills,
and go east to 16th Street. Then go north on 16th Street
to Wescott and turn east. Parking can be found about 100 yards east of 16th
Street on Wescott. We fly at the northern most ball field.
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Rating: |
Fantastic |
Restrooms: |
Yes |
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Kiters That Can Fly: |
30 |
Drinking Fountains: |
Yes |
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Non-Kiter Visibility: |
Great |
Park Benches: |
No |
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Distance To Amenities: |
2 Miles |
Shade Available: |
Limited |
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.
Latest Fly Reports
Nothing Of Interest To Report.
(Unless you have something! If so please sent it to Gadget Man Manson at: r66kc@tmsquared.com
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(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.)
Future & Annual Events
03/17/2002 – Sunday - Tucson Kite Festival
Contact ArFF For Details at:
http://forums.delphiforums.com/n/main.asp?webtag=arff&nav=start
03/31/2002 - 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!
04/1-05/05/2002 – National Kite Month
Events Occurring All Over The Nation (And The World) For more information
goto:
As for local events, we will try to keep you posted! See Below!
04/13-14/2002 – Weekend – Anthem Days Annual Kite Festival
Details To Follow Later. Check with ArFF at:
http://forums.delphiforums.com/n/main.asp?webtag=arff&nav=start
04/18/2002 – Sunday - Springerville Kite Festival
To Be Confirmed.
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, (website: http://www.beachcottages.com), 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 his
or her 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.
10/18-20/02 – Hardyville Days/Art In The Sky Kite
Fly – BullHead City
- - - 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?