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 7: Dieppe Photo Essay

Story and photos by Ron Gibian Fantastic hospitality! Fantastic food anywhere and everywhere. For a [...]

Issue 7: Dave’s World

In Praise of the Neighborhood Kite Store Because I’m in the business of distributing kites [...]

Issue 7: Charlie’s BIG Kite Class

Charlie Sotich from Chicago is internationally famous for his small kites. Some of Charlie’s kites [...]

Issue 7: Cheating for Fun

Creative interpretation of the Sportkite Rulebook Electronica Before I dive into the rulebook, let me [...]

Issue 7: Best of ’98

A Look back at the year just finished, with our selections for KiteLife’s first annual [...]

Issue 7: Buggy Newz

Two Great Thangs Here’s an opportunity to have the experience of a lifetime… I am [...]

Issue 7: Avi Photo Gallery

photos by Sandee Bush, Aire Affair Kite Productions

Issue 7: Berrow Buggies

Berrow 98 ‘Powerbreak’ Event Report by Steve Walt Webb WARNING ! What I’m about to [...]

Issue 7: A Holiday Memory

Remembering Bob Ingraham Founder of the AKA by Al Hargus Most of you know that [...]

Issue 7: AKA Corner

Richard Dermer is the President of the American Kitefliers Association. AKA Corner What’s Up with [...]

Issue 7: 4Play

Experience the Fun of Quadline Kites Quad? YES! But Which One? Quadline kites have been [...]

Issue 6: Kites…Life

There is a certain symmetry to life that can lead to some excellent things happening. [...]

Issue 6: Dave’s World

Two Great Events To Finish The Year Photos by Beth Drake, Mike Gillard, Robin Haas [...]

Issue 6: Tangents and Trivia

Chapter 6 The East Coast Stunt Kite Championships In May of 1986 Lee Sedgwick, Gary [...]

Issue 6: Cheat for Fun and Profit

Unplanned Landings At Improper Angles Before we hit the ground (sorry, couldn’t resist saying that) [...]

Issue 6: 4Play

Eye of the Tiger?? This article may start with quadline, but again it will evolve [...]

Issue 6: Doin’ It Indoors

Well, it is that time of year again. The days are becoming increasingly shorter and [...]

Issue 6: Kitemaker Profile 1

Welcome back to Kitemaker Profiles for November/December! In this issue we will get an insight [...]

Issue 6: Kitemaker Profile 2

Welcome back to Kitemaker Profiles for November/December! This issue we will get an insight into [...]

Issue 6: UK View

Hi Folks. Well the season is over for me and it’s time to take a [...]

Issue 6: Novice Class

Welcome back to class. Recently, the AKA competitive season ended (August 1). Let’s spend some [...]