[Milsurplus] Gibson Girl kite

[J. Forster]

Makes sense.

Am I correct that the same spool and wire were used for the balloon and
kite? Also, how was the wire harnessed to the balloon?

-John

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> 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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