Category Archives: Kite Columns

Issue 61: AKA Corner

Convention 2008 – Gettysburg, PA – Come Fly in to History with us. September 22 [...]

Issue 61: Dave’s World

I have to admit that I was a bit skeptical when our good friend Keith [...]

Issue 61: Drachen Archives: Yukio Akiyama

Mr. Akiyama first came to Drachen’s attention when a set of origami kite designs were [...]

Issue 61: Revisions: Overview

As I sit here writing this piece, I’m about 40,000 feet above California, flying back [...]

Issue 60: From the Editor

One of the things I have long enjoyed about reading this publication (before I stepped [...]

Issue 60: AKA Corner

This is your AKA. Please tell us what we can be doing for you. Anyone [...]

Issue 60: Dave’s World: Thailand

Twelve or so years ago, I was flying in Tasmania. The festival was winding down [...]

Issue 60: Dave’s World: Guam

Regular Update readers have heard me rave about Guam before. Think of the best elements [...]

Issue 60: KiteChi with The Coreylama

I had a nearly complete piece written all filled with more things we can do [...]

Issue 60: Drachen Archives: Gloria Stuart

I’m afraid I have an embarrassing story to tell.  There may be any number of [...]

Issue 60: REVisions: Megaflys Worldwide!

Well what a pair of months for quad flying it was. I can very safely [...]

Issue 59: From the Editor

You know, I had this great long intro all mapped out in my head regarding [...]

Issue 59: AKA Corner

The American Kitefliers Association was founded in 1964 by the late Robert M. Ingraham of [...]

Issue 59: Dave’s World: Hat Trick in Kuwait

Ever since the Mega Kite Series was first started, we’ve been dreaming of the chance [...]

Issue 59: Drachen Archives: Kites in Mexico

Being A Part of Kiting History with the Drachen Foundation Drachen seems to always be [...]

Issue 59: KiteChi with The Coreylama

I want to change the world. Well, at least the AKA kite world. I want [...]

Issue 59: REVisions – Clinics and more!

As I am writing this (a little late as usual but, as I’m now the [...]

Issue 59: Featured Store: High Mountain Kites

Each month we’ll be featuring one of the fine retailers who have been so supportive [...]

Issue 58: From the Editor

Many years ago, when I was hanging out in kite focused IRC groups and participating [...]

Issue 58: AKA Corner

Some thoughts on the Treasure Island Kite Festival. Some of the joys of being AKA [...]

Issue 58: Dave’s World

I keep hearing that the good festivals are slipping away and that few gatherings seem [...]