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 32: Kites Over Callingwood
October 1, 2003

Labor Day long weekend takes on a special interest for the city of Edmonton, Alberta. [...]

Issue 32: Review of ADX by Skyburner Kites

ADX by Skyburner Wingspan: 87” Height: 39” Wind: 3-25 mph Recently I purchased a kite [...]

01
Oct
Issue 32: Whidbey Island Kite Festival (gallery)

Photos by John Barresi

01
Oct
Issue 32: Lewis & Clark Exposition (gallery)

Photos by John Barresi

01
Oct
Issue 32: Crescent City Kite Festival (gallery)

01
Oct
Issue 32: Summer Heat (gallery)

Photos by John Barresi

01
Oct
Issue 32: Washington State Intl Kite Festival (gallery)

Photos by Jim & Lynn Foster

01
Oct
2003 AKA Convention and Grand Nationals (Day 3)

Wednesday morning brought crystal blue skies and a steady 4-6mph breeze again, but was still [...]

01
Oct
2003 AKA Convention and Grand Nationals (Day 2)

As things are winding down I find myself glowing from a full day of excellent [...]

30
Sep
2003 AKA Convention and Grand Nationals (Day 1)

While we didn’t originally plan to include Monday in the nightly updates, I arrived in [...]

29
Sep
Issue 31: From the Editor

Welcome to the 31st issue of KL! With a jump of nearly 6,000 visitors from [...]

01
Aug
Issue 31: Kites… Life.
August 1, 2003

The Finale (for now, anyway) – From our founder! Someone famous once said…. ah hell…. [...]

Issue 31: AKA Corner

Fliers that have been to a national convention understand. So here is an invitation to [...]

01
Aug
Issue 31: Team Tirades – Be Wise, Organize!
August 1, 2003

This is the first of what will hopefully be a regular, ongoing column in future [...]

Issue 31: Dave’s World

April 28th – China Kite Tour Yesterday was a remarkable day. Susie and I sat [...]

01
Aug
Issue 31: Of Royalty and Friends
August 1, 2003

You got a favorite Kite? No, not that new one you bought a couple of [...]

Issue 31: Rum N’ Max

A friend who lives about forty miles north of San Antonio, Texas sent me a [...]

01
Aug
Issue 31: Crossing Lines

Most kite flyers don’t like to cross lines. It seems inconsiderate, or at least a [...]

01
Aug
Issue 31: The UK Buggy Race Scene
August 1, 2003

I know that some U.S. Buggy Powerkiters have been some what… Well, baffled watching the [...]

Issue 31: Soul Flying

Have ever had the hair on the back of your neck stand on end watching [...]

01
Aug
Issue 31: Indoor Inspirations
August 1, 2003

Have you seen Indoor No-wind kite flying yet? Have you tried it? No? Well, hopefully [...]