SouthEast Tennessee

[NVWalt]

Moved here from Nevada 2 years ago to Tellico Plains. Have been a member of KiteLife for a few years living in NV. Fly at the Community Center ball fields most days that we get a breeze. Drag out your kite and join me if you see a kite in the air at the fields...Walt

[Exult]

1 hour ago, NVWalt said:

Drag out your kite and join me if you see a kite in the air at the fields..

I very much gladly would, but I would need a spectacular telescope for seeing that field. In fact, I would also need it to see any decent pilot from over/around here... If the surrounding kite flyers insist on hiding (because of them being non existent e.g.) I can only recommend some occasional travelling to some kiting event – one can live a long time on such an event (perhaps by actively keeping notes of observations and what has been learned). Another way is to find a kite video of someone about your skill level or slightly better and set that as a goal (or quietly surpass that video). Myself I appreciate not only those who share the “impossible” perfect video, but also intermediate stuff that is easier to relate to.

[Breezin]

Got the perfect telescope for you Exult.You can attach it to a kite .Send me 1,652 Euros as soon as you can. Expected delivery date of June 6 or 7 maybe 10th, 2056. Sorry no pics. Top secret project.

[riffclown]

Mine is no secret but it's made for looking up past where we fly our kites..

[makatakam]

Hi, Walt, and welcome to the forum. Not very many avid flyers in your area. Your best bet may be to get some newcomers addicted so you can have someone to fly with. 

If I'm ever down in your area, I'll give you a holler.

[Breezin]

That is cool Riff.

[NVWalt]

Surprised at the input. I haven't seen a kite up in the air since I moved here. BUT,,, there is always hope. If the breeze is strong enough to fly a traction kite I just may have to take the ol buggy out and make myself sore hoping there is enough wind to scoot along in the grass. Not like the playas I was used to. And then there is a fun fly kite festival in Maryville in April so hope springs eternal as they say. Good flying to all of you.                                        Funny you should mention telescopes, have a 12 inch Dob I like playing with. Just another good hobby.