Wild cats
T
here are 36 species of the wild cat family. These can be found all over the world except for the continents of Australia and Antarctica. Most of the species can only be found on one continent.

C
onservation of these regal animals is crucial if we want our grandchildren to have the opportunity of seeing them. It was not too long ago that there were plenty of wild cats roaming the different continents. Near the beginning of the 20th century there were approximately 100 000 thousand tigers in Asia. Today there are only about 5000 of these majestic animals left.


S
adly, it is man that is responsible for the demise of our wild cats. Man has pursued these animals not only for their skins, but also for their bones and organs for use in medicines. As forests have been cleared for farming, consequence is that the wild cats’ habitat also disappears. Only man can save these animals from extinction.

HOW A KITE FLIES

A kite is heavier than air, so to fly, it needs to lift, upward force from the wind that is greater than the pull of gravity keeping it on the ground. For maximum lift, position the face at the correct angle to the wind (the angle of attack) by setting the accurately on the bridle.
The best point for the ring is usually about a third of the way down the kite, but small adjustments can be made for varying winds. Even with the bridle pre-set, the angle of attack changes after launch, until the kite reaches its most efficient flying position.

Preparing to Fly

It is best to fly a kite on a flat, open site, which is free of obstructions, such as trees, buildings and overhead cables. If there are other flyers around-as there will be at festivals – choose the clearest part of the sky for launching the kite. Contrary to popular belief, you do not need a force of wind to make a kite fly: light to moderate breezes are best, although some kites, such as heavy boxes or more robust stunters,
Are designed for stronger winds. Always assess the wind speed before launching a kite.

Stunt Kites

Controlling a stunt kite in even a basic manoeuvre adds another dimension to kite flying. Once a single line kite is launched, you can enjoy the spectacle, whereas a stunter needs constant steering to stay in the sky. As a rule, the kit lines should be 45-60m long. Although you may want to shorten them as you become more experienced; the shorter lines, the quicker your reactions will have to be. If this is your first attempt at flying a stunter, get the feel of the kite before trying the moves.

Materials and Equipment

Most of the materials are available from specialist kite stores and mail order companies, although mountaineering shops can be a good source of tapes and thick climbing rope. The choice of materials depends on the type of kite you are making.
Fibreglass rod, for example is ideal for the flexible bow of a fighter, although inappropriate for the ridged frame of a box kit, where dowel is best. Kite making equipment can generally be found around home; some tools, such as a circle cutter, give quick, accurate but are not essential.

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