[Milsurplus] Gibson Girl kite

[Taigh Ramey]

The reason for the stuffing, if I recall correctly, is so the kite will
float and not sink in the water. There are also pads in the case to protect
the radio set components and also help the set to float.

The kites I have looks like they are made from cotton.

Thanks,

Taigh

Taigh Ramey
Proprietor, Vintage Aircraft
7432 C.E. Dixon Street
Stockton, California 95206
(209) 982-0273 Shop
(209) 982 4832 Fax
www.twinbeech.com
'KEEP 'EM FLYING...FOR HISTORY'

-----Original Message-----
From: milsurplus-bounces at mailman.qth.net
[mailto:milsurplus-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Michael A. Bittner
Sent: Saturday, August 11, 2012 11:33 AM
To: Hue Miller; milsurplus at mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Milsurplus] Gibson Girl kite

A couple of notes on the Kite pictures I sent:
1. Be sure to click on each picture to get the full uncropped view.
2. You may notice bumps in the kite cloth at the edge of the kite, where the
antenna attachments are, do to some stuffing material being placed between
two layers of cloth in these areas.  It adds weight to this one edge and may
have something to do with the stability of the kite in flight.  Or, maybe
there's some other reason for it?
Mike, W6MAB
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Michael A. Bittner 
  To: Hue Miller ; milsurplus at mailman.qth.net 
  Sent: Saturday, August 11, 2012 7:08 AM
  Subject: Re: [Milsurplus] Gibson Girl kite


  Here are some photos of a Gibson Girl kite that I have since sold. Frame
is made of aluminum tubing, flying surfaces are heavy cloth. It's a great
flyer and is very stable in flight.
  https://www.dropbox.com/sh/reaifdkjewr4087/u7dl4g3UV9
  Mike, W6MAB
    ----- Original Message ----- 
    From: Hue Miller 
    To: milsurplus at mailman.qth.net 
    Sent: Saturday, August 11, 2012 5:53 AM
    Subject: [Milsurplus] Gibson Girl kite


    What kind of material do these box kites use?
    The manuals for lifeboat radios talk about kite use but 
    don't provide useful photos of the kite, nor have I ever
    seen one. They must all have given their lives providing
    fun for the eventual owners.
    -Hue 
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