This was recorded as a part of the We Fly Global Kite Conference and broadcast from the World Kite Museum in Long Beach, Washington on September 20th, 2020 This was a demonstration by Mitch Cordover of how to build a spinning drogue that can be used as line laundry or a tail. Stay tuned while I add time tags that will help you navigate this video session Don't forget to hit the follow button above to stay informed! Give us a follow on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FortunaFound/ Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fortunafound/ Care to buy me a coffee to keep this whole project fueled? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/FortunaFound #kite #kiteflying #wefly #WFGKC

This was recorded as a part of the We Fly Global Kite Conference and broadcast from the World Kite Museum in Long Beach, Washington on September 20th, 2020 This was a story told by Graham Lockwood about his travels to China and his interactions with traditional Chinese kite-makers and their workshops. Stay tuned while I add time tags that will help you navigate this video session Don't forget to hit the follow button above to stay informed! Give us a follow on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FortunaFound/ Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fortunafound/ Care to buy me a coffee to keep this whole project fueled? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/FortunaFound #kite #kiteflying #wefly #WFGKC

This was recorded as a part of the We Fly Global Kite Conference and broadcast from the World Kite Museum in Long Beach, Washington on September 19th, 2020 This was a presentation by Steven Childers on American Fighter Kites, their differences, and their origins, followed by a general roundtable discussion. Stay tuned while I add time tags that will help you navigate this video session Don't forget to hit the follow button above to stay informed! Give us a follow on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FortunaFound/ Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fortunafound/ Care to buy me a coffee to keep this whole project fueled? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/FortunaFound #kite #kiteflying #wefly #WFGKC

This was recorded as a part of the We Fly Global Kite Conference and broadcast from the World Kite Museum in Long Beach, Washington on September 20th, 2020 This was a demonstration of a dye and applique technique used by Gill Bloom to achieve a painted look to her kites. The presentation was followed by an open discussion Stay tuned while I add time tags that will help you navigate this video session Don't forget to hit the follow button above to stay informed! Give us a follow on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FortunaFound/ Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fortunafound/ Care to buy me a coffee to keep this whole project fueled? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/FortunaFound #kite #kiteflying #wefly #WFGKC

This was recorded as a part of the We Fly Global Kite Conference and broadcast from the World Kite Museum in Long Beach, Washington on September 20th, 2020 This was a general discussion about some ways to make Long Distance Collaboration possible, along with some examples. Stay tuned while I add time tags that will help you navigate this video session Don't forget to hit the follow button above to stay informed! Give us a follow on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FortunaFound/ Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fortunafound/ Care to buy me a coffee to keep this whole project fueled? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/FortunaFound #kite #kiteflying #wefly #WFGKC

This was recorded as a part of the We Fly Global Kite Conference and broadcast from the World Kite Museum in Long Beach, Washington on September 19th, 2020 This was a general discussion about different kinds of military and antique kites in the World Kite Museum and in individuals private collections. Stay tuned while I add time tags that will help you navigate this video session Don't forget to hit the follow button above to stay informed! Give us a follow on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FortunaFound/ Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fortunafound/ Care to buy me a coffee to keep this whole project fueled? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/FortunaFound #kite #kiteflying #wefly #WFGKC

This was recorded as a part of the We Fly Global Kite Conference and broadcast from the World Kite Museum in Long Beach, Washington on September 20th, 2020 This was a general discussion about different kinds of fighter kites in the World Kite Museum and in individuals private collections. Stay tuned while I add time tags that will help you navigate this video session Don't forget to hit the follow button above to stay informed! Give us a follow on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FortunaFound/ Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fortunafound/ Care to buy me a coffee to keep this whole project fueled? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/FortunaFound #kite #kiteflying #wefly #WFGKC

This was recorded as a part of the We Fly Global Kite Conference and broadcast from the World Kite Museum in Long Beach, Washington on September 20th, 2020 This was a general roundtable discussion for kite content creators. Stay tuned while I add time tags that will help you navigate this video session Don't forget to hit the follow button above to stay informed! Give us a follow on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FortunaFound/ Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fortunafound/ Care to buy me a coffee to keep this whole project fueled? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/FortunaFound #kite #kiteflying #wefly #WFGKC

This was recorded as a part of the We Fly Global Kite Conference and broadcast from the World Kite Museum in Long Beach, Washington on September 19th, 2020 This was a general discussion about applique techniques and other sewing techniques used by some of the master kite builders out there. Stay tuned while I add time tags that will help you navigate this video session Don't forget to hit the follow button above to stay informed! Give us a follow on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FortunaFound/ Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fortunafound/ Care to buy me a coffee to keep this whole project fueled? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/FortunaFound #kite #kiteflying #wefly #WFGKC

This was recorded as a part of the We Fly Global Kite Conference and broadcast from the World Kite Museum in Long Beach, Washington on September 19th, 2020 This was a general roundtable discussion for sport kite fliers focused on the idea of 'Elements'. Elements of design, of flying, and more Stay tuned while I add time tags that will help you navigate this video session Don't forget to hit the follow button above to stay informed! Give us a follow on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FortunaFound/ Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fortunafound/ Care to buy me a coffee to keep this whole project fueled? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/FortunaFound #kite #kiteflying #wefly #WFGKC

This was recorded as a part of the We Fly Global Kite Conference and broadcast from the World Kite Museum in Long Beach, Washington on September 19th, 2020 This was a video presentation by Ron Bohart on how he dyes RipStop Nylon in order to achieve the colors he wants followed by a general Q&A session. Stay tuned while I add time tags that will help you navigate this video session Don't forget to hit the follow button above to stay informed! Give us a follow on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FortunaFound/ Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fortunafound/ Care to buy me a coffee to keep this whole project fueled? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/FortunaFound #kite #kiteflying #wefly #WFGKC

This was recorded as a part of the We Fly Global Kite Conference and broadcast from the World Kite Museum in Long Beach, Washington on September 19th, 2020 This was a video presentation by Scott Hampton of how he achieves his color fade look with Design Master Spray Paint followed by a general Q&A session. For a link to the video in the presentation: https://youtu.be/EgnTtUvrfbk Stay tuned while I add time tags that will help you navigate this video session Don't forget to hit the follow button above to stay informed! Give us a follow on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FortunaFound/ Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fortunafound/ Care to buy me a coffee to keep this whole project fueled? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/FortunaFound #kite #kiteflying #wefly #WFGKC

This was recorded as a part of the We Fly Global Kite Conference and broadcast from the World Kite Museum in Long Beach, Washington on September 19th, 2020 This was a general roundtable discussion for sport kite fliers focused on the idea of 'Progression' Stay tuned while I add time tags that will help you navigate this video session Don't forget to hit the follow button above to stay informed! Give us a follow on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FortunaFound/ Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fortunafound/ Care to buy me a coffee to keep this whole project fueled? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/FortunaFound #kite #kiteflying #wefly #WFGKC

This was recorded as a part of the We Fly Global Kite Conference and broadcast from the World Kite Museum in Long Beach, Washington on September 19th, 2020 In this session Brian Wilson shows some tips and tricks he has learned regarding sport kite bridles. Following the presentation is a round table discussion. 00:00:10 Introduction 00:02:40 Bridle Leg Measuring Presentation 00:12:50 Opening of Q & A 00:13:55 Q - Do you put pig tails on all of the spots on the frame 00:15:15 Q - Is there a difference between building a dual line and a quad line bridle and adjustments 00:17:25 Q - Is the presentation available as a pdf? (yes, standby for link) 00:18:03 Q - Can you talk about the difference between a deep bridle and a shallow bridle on a dual line 00:22:38 Q - Turbo vs 3 point attachment bridle 00:23:54 Q - What about bridle line stretch 00:25:30 Q - Differences between a SUL/UL/Standard 00:27:00 Q - Longer leaders 00:30:50 Q - Adjustment solutions for varying line lengths 00:34:00 Q - Cross Active Bridle 00:39:40 Q - Splicing and rings as an idea instead of tying knots 00:43:57 Q - Stitching loops 00:47:00 Q - More on splicing and tools 00:54:00 Q - Minimizing wear on the bridle 01:00:24 Q - Splicing Spectra 01:04:35 Q - Cuben Fiber and other fabrics Don't forget to hit the follow button above to stay informed! Give us a follow on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FortunaFound/ Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fortunafound/ Care to buy me a coffee to keep this whole project fueled? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/FortunaFound #kite #kiteflying #wefly #WFGKC

This was recorded as a part of the We Fly Global Kite Conference and broadcast from the World Kite Museum in Long Beach, Washington on September 18th, 2020. In this video Scott Davis of Team Evidence shares his history of flying sport kite pairs and teams followed by a general Q&A for those looking to get into flying with their friends. 00:00:09 - Introduction (it jumps in the middle of Scott introducing himself) 00:01:51 - Start of Video presentation of Scott Davis about Sport Kite Pairs and Teams 00:03:45 - Calling for Pairs and Teams and being fully choreographed- 'BREAK' 00:08:15 - Forming my current team - Team Evidence 00:10:50 - Being a Team Leader/Servant - Organizing your gear 00:14:00 - Precision, choreography, new routines? 00:15:45 - Writing and memorizing routines 00:20:00 - Opening of Q&A - When you choreograph a routine do you use standard language? 00:22:30 - Q - If you have different level fliers, is it better to focus on improving skill or flying to perfection? 00:25:38 - Q - Does it make a difference to use finger straps or wrist straps? (Put all of the team on the same gear) 00:29:15 - Q - Visually which do you think is more impactful a High Level pair or a lower level team? 00:33:00 - Q - Can you fly Teams if you have non boutique build kites? (aka off the shelf kites) 00:35:35 - Q - What do you do about flying behind the lead kite with the turbulence and air pockets? 00:38:00 - Gary Maynard (Team Windjammer) talks about being the oldest intact kite team in the USA and how to promote your team 00:43:46 - Q - How did the Dyna Kite Cam work? 00:44:52 - Q - What are the best lines to fly on? Length and Make up 00:48:55 - Q - Having a Standard, Ul, SUL, and vented kite 00:51:00 - Q - Different positions and different leaders on the team. 00:53:45 - Q - Do you train off the kite field with your kite team? & Team Radios? 00:58:54 - Q - How do you choose music? Do you assign homework? 01:05:00 - Q - Importance of precision flying 01:06:00 - Q - Is the music played so everyone else can hear it? Why Ballet is perhaps more important than precision 01:09:30 - Q - The organized competition dilemma 01:14:00 - Q - explaining how it looks on the field as a team. 01:16:00 - Q - Do you ever perform at other events other than kite festivals? 01:19:00 - Q - Mario Di Lucca and Team Island Quad and choreography with a different approach. 01:25:00 - Q - Do you have to have a beach to get good at team flying? 01:27:30 - Video of French Kite Team - Team Flashback - World Cup 1992 - Followed by discussion with Gary Maynard and stack flying 01:34:00 - more on Radios 01:36:40 - Q - What to think about when picking kites for your team, cadence, and flying to your strengths Make sure to check out Scott Davis and Team Evidence http://teamevidence.com/site/ https://www.facebook.com/TeamEvidence Also check out the Windjammers at www.windjammerskiteteam.com Don't forget to hit the follow button above to stay informed! Give us a follow on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FortunaFound/ Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fortunafound/ Care to buy me a coffee to keep this whole project fueled? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/FortunaFound #kite #kiteflying #wefly #WFGKC

This was recorded as a part of the We Fly Global Kite Conference and broadcast from the World Kite Museum in Long Beach, Washington on September 18th, 2020 This session begins rather pixelated due to the livestream that was happening at the same time, it does get better In this session I show a few of the kites and items from the World Kite Museum Archives as well as share a few stories. Other participants shared some of their items as well! 00:00:32 Introduction 00:03:00 Photos from a Kingdome Half time show during NBA Seattle Super Sonics game 00:04:20 Carl Brewer With his record setting Indoor Airplane kite 1979 00:04:50 Trilby Stack and Gary Maynard with his world record stack 1984 00:08:18 The Oldest kite in the world - Paul Chapman chimes in 00:09:50 Jim Mockford shares a story about flying in the Kingdome 00:13:54 A Traditional Japanese kite from the Checkley Collection 00:17:09 Paul Chapman demonstrates bamboo splitting 00:18:43 Don Tabor prototype Hawaiian kite photo and Peter Powell Kite factory photos. 00:21:00 Meteorological kites photos and observations published book 00:22:52 Sources for Bamboo Splitting Knives 00:25:16 Japanese Figure kite from the Checkley Collection 00:28:25 Cerf Volantes Book by Graffini from ~1908 00:32:15 Bamboo and Paper Figure kite from Checkley Collection 00:33:30 Box variant swallow kite - Recent Collection 00:35:00 Paul Chapman shares a 'tin' of Scottish hunting kites with potential Royal connections 00:38:15 Old English book showing firework kites from 1665 and getting museums interested in Kite History 00:45:30 More on UK Hunting Kites and UK Kite History 00:50:00 Alec Pearson and pocket parks kite flying - Pearson Roller 00:51:00 Some insight into the History of Kite Buggying 00:53:00 How does Paul Chapman add to his collection? 00:56:55 Adding books to your kite library 00:59:35 Kite History group and Asian Kite Exhibitions in the UK and Paul Chapman Don't forget to hit the follow button above to stay informed! Give us a follow on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FortunaFound/ Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fortunafound/ Care to buy me a coffee to keep this whole project fueled? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/FortunaFound #kite #kiteflying #wefly #WFGKC

Hey everyone! I am hosting a virtual kite conference called the We Fly Global Kite Conference September 18-20th, 2020. In this video I tell you what it is all about, share some of the information, and answer some of your questions! Join the FULL EVENT at: https://www.facebook.com/events/288853692178828 Find out more at: https://www.fortunafound.com/wfgkc Don't forget about the Challenges!!! Makes sure to submit your challenge submissions by the night of September 20th. For more information about the challenges check out: https://www.fortunafound.com/wfgkc-challenges 00:00:01 Introduction - What is the WFGKC? 00:01:08 Workshops 00:02:01 Challenges 00:03:30 Questions? 00:07:02 What if I can't attend live? 00:08:12 Merchandise fundraiser 00:10:01 Wrap Up Don't forget to hit the follow button above to stay informed! Give us a follow on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FortunaFound/ Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fortunafound/ Care to buy me a coffee to keep this whole project fueled? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/FortunaFound #kite #kiteflying #wefly #WFGKC