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Never fly during or near electrical storms!
Even if they sound distant. |
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Keep a good distance from nearby or overhead
power lines. You are placing yourself at great risk of electrocution or even
death!
Power lines can also be badly damaged by your actions and flying could be
banned at that location. |
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At all costs, avoid flying near people.
Kites can move fast and cause injury to spectators which you will be
liable for! Be responsible around others.
Kite flying lines are like cheese wire and capable of causing very
severe cuts and burns to the skin!Keep the kite high and away from people
until they pass. If
you lose control, SHOUT a warning to anyone nearby. |
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Avoid flying near animals. Kites can frighten
dogs.
Some dogs will chase kites relentlessly and have been known to completely
destroy them!Keep the kite high and carefully under control until the
animal is gone. |
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Keep a safe distance from trees, both in front
and behind. Trees that are too close behind you will degrade wind quality
and make flying very difficult and unpleasant.
Trees in front or to the side of you may catch and damage your kite. |
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Airports, small airfields or glider clubs are
NOT the place to fly kites! Go somewhere else. Somewhere safer for
everyone.. |
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Avoid flying too close to roads. Kites can
distract vehicle drivers and cause accidents. THINK about where you are
flying. |
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Unless you are a very experienced kite flier, avoid
exceeding the kite's maximum stated wind range.
Kites are faster and more difficult to control in strong winds and the
potential for damage is greatly increased.
If you are new to flying these kinds of kites, remember that they require
far less wind than you think. Fly in light breezes until you become more
experienced.If you suffer a broken line,
the kite will spin uncontrollably downwards. Remember to run forwards
very fast and SHOUT a warning to any people that may be in
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