Kites

Collection of old KAP photos held in the Library of Congress.

Annual kite-flying competition brings kite-fliers from across the U.S. and the world. Contains festival information, contest rules, latest winners, photos.

A non-profit corporation dedicated to the increase and diffusion of kite knowledge and the historical, cultural, scientific, and artistic aspects of kiting.

KAPing at the geographic South Pole.

American Kitefliers Association (AKA)With over 4,000 members in 35 countries, the American Kitefliers Association is the largest association of kiters in the world.

Kite building plans, tips and techniques.

The Australian Kite Association website and online magazine.

A guide to kite aerial photography including background, equipment, a discussion section, and a gallery of 2,000 aerial photographs (CA, USA).

Kite aerial photography of archaeological sites and other places in the world.

Japan Kite Association (JKA)The Japan Kite Association is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting mutual friendship and cultural exchange of the world, through Kite-Building and Kite-Flying.

Source of kiting information since 1998 featuring a bi-monthly ezine with archives and array of articles, plans, event coverage, commentary, videos and photos.

Traditional Japanese kites, kite festivals in Japan, Japanese kite plans.

Japanese builder of bird kites.

A non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion and support of kiting helps plan kite festivals each spring.

The Virtual Kite ZooDescriptions, plans, pictures of many kite varieties, a FAQ in itself