Elmon attaching a parachuting bear onto a "Kite Messenger". ©2003 Alexander Churbanov - elmon's Photos- powered by SmugMug

In June of 2003 the then SAC Museum asked us to put on a fly as part of one of their events. Despite variable and constantly changing winds, we were able to have a successful fly with several spectators joining us in the fun. Click here to return to "Club Flys".

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elmon > A spectator discovering that a kite cannot fly when the wind is blocked by a building. We had her come out into the open and showed her the correct way to fly a kite.

elmon > Elmon attaching a parachuting bear onto a "Kite Messenger".
©2003 Alexander Churbanov

elmon > The kite messenger carrying the parachuting bear is blown by the wind up the kite line. When it reaches the kite, it drops the bear, folds up and then slides back down the line for reloading.
©2003 Alexander Churbanov

elmon > The bear safely parachutes back to earth. ©2003 Alexander Churbanov

elmon > Svetlana getting ready to fly a kite made from a bandana.

elmon > John launching his Dale Earnhardt wind sock.

elmon > What a beautiful sight.

elmon > A rokkaku kite takes off under the changeable sky.

elmon > Spectators Remy and his mother came by and we loaned Remy a kite and taught his how to fly. Teaching kite flying is always a joy.

Elmon attaching a parachuting bear onto a "Kite Messenger".
©2003 Alexander Churbanov

> Elmon attaching a parachuting bear onto a "Kite Messenger".
©2003 Alexander Churbanov

Elmon attaching a parachuting bear onto a "Kite Messenger".
©2003 Alexander Churbanov

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