KITES

History on kites

Used in Ancient China

Used by Benjamin Franklin

Gave the Wright Bros. the idea of flight

used by Da Vinci and Bernoulli

Helped us invent parachute and helicopter

Forces of flight There are 4 forces of flight lift , drag, thrust, and weight

Leonardo Da Vinci

Discovered that using different shapes on kites help it fly better.

Bernoulli

made the Bernoulli Principal which said that the speed of the fluid or gas flow increases, the pressure on the top of the wing decreases.

Uses for kites

Kites are used for different uses fun, entertainment, U.S Forces, and other stuff

Some are use d to find wind direction

WHY KITES FLYThe lifting force of all kites is produced by deflecting air downward

Flaps move fast when wind hits on it

Picturers on kites

Kites today

Kites are still around today. You can get them big or small anywhere. Try them on a windy day they are fun

WRIGHT Bros. and kites

The Wright Bros. flew kites when they were young Gave them the idea of flying planes