Category Archives: Issues (1998-2011)

The complete archive of our original bi-monthly e'zine (electronic magazine) devoting to kite flying of all kinds since day one… Our current format is a dynamic feed, so those articles (2011 onward) can be found in the other general categories (see our full timeline).
With literally thousands of articles in the archives, you'll find features on stunt kites, fighter kites, inflatable show kites, kite making, kite competition, interviews with renowned kite personalities and event coverage from some of the greatest kite festivals on earth.
To browse by year, please use the navigation menu on the right side of this page.

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 60: iQuad in Japan – Part 1

Last fall at the AKA Grand Nationals in Ocean Shores, John and I were sitting [...]

Issue 60: World Sport Kite Championships

What can I say? World? Yes, 13 teams from 7 countries competed this year. Sport? [...]

Issue 60: Great Lakes Kite Festival

As far back as I can remember checking into kite festivals, Grand Haven, or, The [...]

Issue 60: Skagit Valley Tulip Festival

Well, we sometimes find ourselves flying kites in strange places. But the place where Team [...]

Issue 60: National Kite Month 2008

April was a busy month down in South Texas, just as I’m sure it was [...]

Issue 60: Lincoln City Indoor Kite Festival

Yep – we’re headin’ off to the Lincoln City Indoor Kite Festival again. Sure, we’ll [...]

Issue 60: Cervia International Kite Festival

Ciao! Is the common phrase you hear in Italy, whether you are coming or going. [...]

Issue 60: Weifang International Kite Festival

Between the 19th to the 24th of April 2008, the 25th Weifang International Kite Festival [...]

Issue 60: NABX 2008

This year the NABX excitement started off well before anyone left the comfort of their [...]

Issue 60: Cloudbusters Kite Festival

As I sat down to begin this article I am watching the weather reports.  A [...]

Issue 60: Morro Bay Kite Festival

On the west coast, we kitefliers love interacting with the audience at the Brookings, OR [...]

Issue 60: East Coast Rev Clinic

The First Annual East Coast Rev Clinic was held March 21st through the 23rd, 2008 [...]

Issue 59: From the Editor

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