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Omar built a small two-line delta kite with Aunt Samira and took it to an open field away from trees and power lines.
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Omar Builds a Kite That Can Turn
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Omar Builds a Kite That Can Turn
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Part 1
Omar built a small two-line delta kite with Aunt Samira and took it to an open field away from trees and power lines.
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Part 2
The kite rose, then spun in fast circles. Omar lowered it and checked the frame instead of pulling harder.
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Part 3
One side spar was longer than the other, making the kite unbalanced. Aunt Samira helped Omar trim the spars to equal lengths.
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Part 4
The balanced kite climbed higher, but it still wiggled. Aunt Samira suggested testing a light tail for steadiness.
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Part 5
A very long heavy tail kept the kite low. Omar removed some ribbons until the tail was light but still calmed the wiggles.
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Part 6
Aunt Samira guided Omar's hands. A gentle pull on the left line turned the kite left, and even lines helped it fly straight again.
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Part 7
Omar made one slow turn around the windsock and landed the kite gently. He wrote down the tail length that worked best.
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Part 8
Omar learned that an even frame and a suitable tail add steadiness. On a two-line kite, a gentle pull on one line can make a controlled turn.
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