GC4T1ZR Kites (Unknown Cache) in Western Cape, South Africa created by SKATTIE@1

This cache has been archived.

SKATTIE@1: Fence Erected - No longer Access to final position

GC4T1ZR ▼

A cache by SKATTIE@1 Message this owner

Hidden : 11/14/2013

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Size: Size: micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

Bring your own Pen.

Use Numeric Values of first letter of the word

South - First Letter of Kite types names

East - First letter of Kite Activities

This cache was inspired by a Ian flying his homemade kites most late afternoons of the week at this location.

A kite is a tethered aircraft. The necessary lift that makes the kite wing fly is generated when air flows over and under the kite's wing, producing low pressure above the wing and high pressure below it. This deflection also generates horizontal drag along the direction of the wind. The resultant force vector from the lift and drag force components is opposed by the tension of one or more of the lines or tethers to which the Kite is attached. The anchor point of the kite line may be static or moving (e.g., the towing of a kite by a running person, boat, free-falling anchors as in paragliders and fugitive parakites or vehicle). The same principles can be used in water and experiments have also been made with lighter-than-air kites (kytoons) Kites may be flown for recreation, art or other practical uses. Sport kites can be flown in aerial ballet, sometimes as part of a competition. Power kites are multi-line steerable kites designed to generate large forces which can be used to power activities. Kites towed behind boats can lift passengers which has had useful military applications in the past.