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easy cut delta kite plans

by mathew | | 14,893 views | 3 comments |

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This kite is very close to the Levitation Delta, and the plan is for a low-waste, quick (2-hour) assembly from rectangular pieces of material of any size. Here's Pat Coyle flying a 9' Tyvek version:

Below are illustrated plans for a Tyvek version, completed. Use the spreadsheet to change the dimensions, the design will account for pockets, etc.

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over 5 years ago

Awesome post.

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sadler almost 4 years ago

sorry for bring this post back from the dead but i want to build it :) so any suggestions for what material i should make the spars out of?

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warren 12 months ago

How about these, @sadler?

https://publiclab.org/notes/pablo/12-17-2012/repairing-kites-stick-fiber-glass-safety-marker

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