On the table and outside · Amsterdam
A light frame. A whole patch of sky.
An Amsterdam kite-making notebook about balanced paper models, careful adjustments and recording what changes between one simple test and the next.
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On the table · 5 minute read
02Check a light kite frame before blaming the wind
Compare the symmetry, joints and sail tension of a small kite on the worktable before making adjustments during an outdoor test.
Read the page →Testing · 5 minute read
One adjustment at a time: keeping a useful flight log
Record a small kite's starting setup, conditions and a single adjustment so the next test answers a clear question instead of adding more guesses.
Read the page →Why keep a notebook?
Change one thing at a time and keep the evidence. A small, light model is a good place to learn why a kite behaves differently from the sketch on the table.
About Meadowgate →- Make the two sides agree before adding decoration.
- Change one variable per test.
- Use a suitable open space and respect local restrictions.
- Bring every line and scrap back home.