1201 West 94th Street

Bloomington, MN  55431 map

Phone: 952-884-9898

Opening ceremony - we'll open the events on the flying field with the national anthem and some welcoming comments.

Sport kite demonstration - A sport kite, also commonly known as a stunt kite, is a kite that can be maneuvered in the air. Most common are dual-line (2 lines) and quad-line (4 lines) kites. We'll have some fliers showing their skills to the crowd.

 

Here is a video of iQuad putting on a demonstration in Lincoln City, OR last month that is pretty great.

Here is a video of the pairs kite team Fire and Ice (Kathy Brinnehl and Paul Koepke) performing at the Mots International Kite Festival in Milwaukee, WI.   We will not have iQuad or Fire & Ice at Flying Colors but, we'll have some fun demos for the crowd.

Glider drop - This is an event for the kids. We have some small gliders that are raised into the air by a kite. Then by remote control they are dropped and fly down. The kids then chase them down. Some of the gliders have been marked. The kids that find these special marked gliders win an additional prize.

Candy drop - This is similiar to the glider drop except that instead of gliders, candy is raised up into the air by a kite and dropped down to the waiting kids.  All are reminded to share so all the kids get some candy.

 

Here is a video of a candy drop to check out.

Bol races - These are a lot of fun. This is a race across the demonstration field while towing a Bol (small parachute). This can be for individuals or teams.

 

Here is a video of a Bol race for you to enjoy.

Kid's Grand Prix - This is a race where kids run across the field to a waiting kite. They need to assemble the kite and then fly it. At the end of a certain period of time the person with the highest flying kite wins.

Rokkaku Kite Battle - The Rokkaku (pronounced roke-cock-coo) is a traditional Japanese bowed kite design. A basic hexagon in shape, it features six corners, a long center spine, and two cross spars. The bridle connects at four or more points.

Western style Rokkaku "battles" are usually organized for either individuals or teams. The size of the kites is specified within certain ranges, only certain types of flying line are allowed, and flying is limited to a designated area for safety.

On a given signal, all kites are launched. Then a second signal is given and the kites "engage".

The object is to ground other kites using either your line, your kite, or the wind. Once your kite is cut or touches the ground for any reason, you are out. Last kite in the air wins.

Here is a video of a Rok Battle in action

 

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