I use a proper calibrated airport windsock I purchased from a Pilot's Shop. It tells me wind speed, direction and behaviour. The same way one would make visual reference when coming into land
Parli-Hill Kite Flyers
I have been flying Kites for 30 years now at Kite Hill. Introduced to flying by my x partner who flew Power kites. I also teach up to 4 liners.
I started with single line kites, then Deltas, power kites , aircraft and now Paragliders.
I flew the delta kites all day till nightfall, string firm winds from the east. My windsock disappeared into the night.... so I switched on its internal light...bright Orange on Parliament Hill, just like a Mini airfield .
I then toom my white LED lights from my bike and attached it to the kite. Perfect. It worked. It wasn't heavy and was flashing like a little Cessna aircraft flying at night...more like a UFO to passers by.
I joked to one of my Friends, I now have a Night rating to my Kite Flying Licence...lol!
It was a pleasure to hand down 30 years flying tips to this young lady on flying my 20+ year old Flexifoil Rage Kite
Flying on Sunday 21st. Looing forward to Parliament Hill Kite festival on the 28th of June
08/06/2026
Missed a flying window last Saturday. The weather is not favourable but hope to flying this coming weekend!
Bunny Hops Saturday 30th was lovely at Parliament Hill , where civilization be...
Sweltering !
20/05/2026
Observe the Orchestra of the Windsock, dancing and evoking the behaviour of the winds...that's why I use it when flying kites
Reading The Windsock Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
15/05/2026
Good winds tomorrow. Flying Saturday 16th 2026.
Flying Saturday 16th Parliament Hill The winds are good..so come on out with your kites !
Saturday's kite flying at Parliament Hill is looking good between 6 to 14 miles an hour. See you there. 16 05 2026
14/05/2026
Friends of Streatham Common Highlights of the Streatham Common Kite Day on 10th May 2026. Very powerful winds, gusting sporadically . Part 1
Streatham Common Kite Day Part 1 Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
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