Countryside Kite Fliers Single Line Syndicate

Burton Dassett 2011

2011-03-24T19:31:00.003Z

The White House telephone 01295 770143 B&B at Burton Dassett 4 rooms available 25th & 26th June £30 each double rooms. This has very nice web site and house pictures in the heart of Burton Dassett hills.

Check out the website

http://www.thewhitehousebandb.info/

I have 2,500 Ft clearance throughout the year for you to come any weekend you wish. Please let me know.

From Leicester take the M69 South ? A45 Coventry Ring Road > Exit left for A423 towards Princethorpe then join the Fosse left towards Banbury..

As per last years details

Ragley Hall Exclusive

2010-10-03T16:28:00.010+01:00

This marquee was used as the 11 o clock meeting point on 19th September, 2010 at Ragley Hall. There was a strong wind of 20mph plus, which limited the range of kites that could be used. This venue, for 2011 with better conditions will be fantastic for anyone interested in Single Line or Stunt Kite flying. Also available, is assistance for young children to fly kites in a safe manner. The kites on this website will be used in demonstrations in 2011 at Ragley Hall accompanied by PA System playing jazz music and advice on general kite flying.

Countryside Kite Fliers converted winch

2010-06-24T20:22:00.004+01:00

Countryside Kite Fliers converted winch now driven by hydraulic motor.The red hydraulic oil tank is visible in the picture below (left) and is fully guarded for public safety. A public works netlon safety fencing is used to keep general public away at a safe distance. We are still able to demonstarte and perform at kite exhibitons at the same time.

Directions to Burton Dassett

2010-06-02T15:02:00.007+01:00

If you are travelling from Peterborough to Burton Dassett Hills, here is the best way to avoid an M40 Traffic Jam. There are far more service stations on this route too.

Driving directions to Burton Dassett

1. A605 out of Peterborough towards the A45 of Northampton
2. AT J15 connect to M1 North.
3. Leave the M1 at J17.
4. Pickup the M45 West until the B4453 at the Princethorpe service station.
5. Cross over Southam Road at the zigzag crossroads and take the Fosse Way.
6. Go over next set of cross roads until you get to a roundabaout
7. At the next roundabout take a left towards Banbury
8. Go past Aston Martin, for about two miles, and Burton Dassett is on the left hand side, with a pork pie shaped building on the hill.
9. Take a left opposite Kineton Barracks.

Burton Dassett Hill Fly in details

2010-03-24T19:25:00.003Z

Postcode for Burton Dassett hills is CV47 2AB. Look forward to seeing you. Any GOKF and/or MKF members are welcome to contact for a fly in and altitude sprint competitions, etc. Parking fee is £1.50 on your arrival. Look for A3 size Poster on notice board to locate me.
Also you can e-mail me at steviecddj@countrysidekitefliers.com. Phone 07890348762 and 01926497551

www.countrysidekitefliers.com

2010-03-14T16:42:00.005Z

Kite Events Extravaganza!

Countryside Kite Fliers
Tel: 01926 497551
Mob: 07890 348762
e-mail: steviecddj@countrysidekitefliers.com

Dear Sir or Madam,

I can provide for you a kite flying exhibition and demonstration up to various altitudes. This will involve use of a PA system to talk about the different aspects of certain kites. I possess various kites up to 20 foot wingspan. Also available is appropriate background music to accompany the exhibition and competitions. We are polite to achieve a fantastic day.

We are able to allow any clubs or venues to make use of our equipment for their own competitions, which would include altitude sprints. Weather conditions will affect the kites being demonstrated.

I am also Public Liability Insured (up to 5 million) by the British Model Flying Association. I possess a PPL License. We are aware that most clubs have their own Public Liability Insurance – I can acquire Civil Aviation clearance to allow for thermal activity with care and attention for safety at all times.

I look forward to your e-mails

Yours Sincerely,

Stevie CD

Contact me for a state of the art performance.

14 Foot Delta

2009-10-16T19:03:00.002+01:00

14 foot delta built by Paul Morgan, currently being trimmed.

New Pictures from Ferry Meadows

2009-10-16T18:52:00.004+01:00

Premier 36 Power Sled, from EMKAY Kites. These carry a GPS Device (An eTrek Summit). This gives a reading of altitude and flight behaviour and print off from Laptop...

The Jupiter reel contains 10,000 feet of 440 lb breaking strain extreme yellow and 6,700 feet of 350 lb extreme yellow.

Ideal for Power Sleds and the 20 foot Delta

New Pictures

2009-06-19T18:46:00.006+01:00

This is the five horse power briggs and stratton engine. brand spanking new. reg. 1988 with service manual. This is now the power source for CKF Deltas below. World Altitude attempt to 14,000 ft - new record. 9,000 ft has been achieved so far. The pictures below display the fully operational kite winch to 4 speeds...

2008 KARA

2009-02-07T11:59:00.006Z

Myself with Team KARA 2008 reached 8,100 ft altitude as per GOKF High Lines bulletin published in September 2008.

The Red Arrows avoided KARA as per High Lines report....

I achieved 5,000 ft with a 12ft Paul Morgan Sky Hook with Dennis, John and Scott. It is feasible to attach a further Sky Hook on 1,500 ft of line to reach the appropriate winds therefore achieving two deltas in rain. This is at the experimental stage!

More New Photos

2008-10-05T11:25:00.002+01:00

This is a 28 foor Delta, built by SkyBums (Paul Morgan). It carries a 16"6' fibre glass pole spreader with a 3ml wall and 12.5 carbon centre spars and traling edges he kite stands around 15 foot high and can achieve altitudes of 6,000 ft insiide half an hour. Has been fully flight tested.

New Photos

2008-08-12T18:40:00.004+01:00

First picture: A 2m circaflex with an octagonal kite flying skilfully inside. A very rare occasion in 24mph wind. I would not advise you to try it as the circaflex doesn't take a lot of wind owing to its circular shape.

Second picture: In the picture are three kites. (i) Rhombus power sled (top right) with two 18 foot perforated tails in 24mph winds. This gives the rhombus power sleds stability to 2,000 Ft. (ii) Octagonal kite (middle), (iii), 2m circaflex (bottom) in black and gold - sam sparrow.

This is the view of Countryside Kite Fliers syndicate venue.

Certificate of Altitude Achieved

2007-10-04T20:03:00.003+01:00

Details of this achievement were published in the June 2008 edition of Great Ouse Kite Flyers "High Lines" publication.

Check their website and here for additional venues in Northamptonshire area.

This is half way meeting point between Ferry Meadows and Burton Dassett Hills.

Photos from KARA

2007-09-24T20:02:00.000+01:00

This the 48 horse power tractor that held the kite train around a deep sky
pulley. It was important to have the right low range gearing on this tractor
when retrieving the poower sled kites. I have been driving tractors and escavators 25 years.

From left to right, A size 14 power sled. I am holding a 24 rhombus power sled. To my left is a 36.

This is a Mark II Line Grabber. This holds the Kite Train when more line is being attached and also a further rhombus power sled.

Size 14 Power Sled

Mission Complete!!

Dan Leigh's LC234 in Icarex

2007-05-28T18:07:00.000+01:00

LC234 in Icarex. It weighs 0.556 oz/ft².

The first test flight of this kite has been successful. It fly in 3mph winds and thermal out of sight.

It is 9' 10".

Upcoming Kite Events

2007-01-28T17:19:00.000Z

Every Sunday and please contact for Saturdays or e-mail me.
CAA Clearance obtained. During low cloud it is considered safe to wind kites down just below cloud.

Care and attention is taken in deciding on a safe spot to fly from to avoid other kite and public visitors. Because I am public liabilty insured and is the clubs policy to prevent accidents.

2007-01-01T12:28:00.000Z

Video

2006-11-09T21:48:00.000Z

video footage from a past event.

No1 CD Entertainment

2006-09-13T20:05:00.000+01:00

Link to No 1 CD Entertainment
http://www.no1cdentertainment.co.uk

Countryside Kite Fliers Disco and Kite Extravaganza roadshow

2006-09-03T16:57:00.001+01:00

Book now for a Countryside Kite Fliers Disco and Kite Extravaganza roadshow for 2007. Local Authorities etc... I am public liability insured.

DJ's and karaoke!!

The sky is the limit...!!!!

Photos from project on behalf of countrysidekitefliers.co.uk

2006-08-07T20:06:00.002+01:00

Paul Morgan's 20ft Delta being tested and photographed in preparation for light winds conditions on behalf of www.countrysidekitefliers.co.uk

e-mail me at steviecddj@hotmail.com

Special Thanks to all present on the day. A Team Spirit is what we need.

In a specially sewn pocket, by Paul Morgan of Skybums, is an altimeter watch that gives distance and altitude achieved.
This has been tested at Skegness.

Anyone is welcome to contact me to take part in a fly-in. We meet regularly throughout the summer. i can advise on public liability insurance. Safe kite flying is a safe venue.

Check back on this website for future dates....

Project at Skegness

2006-07-30T16:35:00.000+01:00

Special Thanks to

Dennis England (Co-ordinator)
Jerry Swift (BKFA - logged altitudes)
Mr and Mrs Beasley
Scott Butler
MKF - Midland Kite Fliers (members present)
GOKF - Great Ouse Kite Fliers (members present)
The Highwaymen - http://www.highwaymen.demon.co.uk/
Manfred from Kites and More http://www.kites4u.co.uk/
...and anyone else not mentioned who was present on the day.

Countryside Kite Fliers - supporter of high altitude kite projects.

Photos, 2,500 ft CAA clearance for flying

2006-07-30T16:07:00.000+01:00

This kite was designed by Dan Leigh, and I call it the large Clipper.
Youy can view his website at http://www.deltakites.com/
for details of the kites that he makes and previous projects, etc.

I have 2,500 ft Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) clearance for flying at particular venues. I have Public liability insurance with the British Model Flying Association (BMFA) http://www.bmfa.org/ .This covers Local Authority, MOD and Crown property, subject to BMFA conditions and CAA approvalIT IS OUR POLICY IN PUBLIC TO WEAR HIGH VIS

JACKETS WHILSTKITE FLYING EPECIALY DURING WINTER MONTHS IN COUNTRY PARKS
Please contact me, should you wish to join the Single Line syndicate.Dates available....

I can recommend these kites to be used in UK Venues as they are very stable.

welcome message

2006-07-30T16:05:00.000+01:00

Welcome to my blog. Countryside Kite Fliers.

Over the next few weeks I shall be adding photos from some of our recent Kite Flying Festivals, including an attempt at the World Altitude Record known as project KARA 2. This is being featured on Sky News in the next few months.

Check back for more messages, photos and updates...!!!