3.6 m delta

3.6 m delta
Originally uploaded by John Williams ("j-t-f").

First flight of my latest creation, a 3.6 metre Delta. I built it to fly in very light winds, and to collapse down to 80cm length if needed.

This flight was in 2mph on the ground, which rose to around 6mph. In these winds it has a steep flying angle, enabling me to walk it quite close to obstacles, e.g. between trees and bushes, without problems.

I tried it with the autokap and it seems perfect:- not quite as stable as the Dopero, but not far off. It is certainly quick to assemble when not fully collapsed.

The day was very foggy, and I forgot to set the infinity focus in teh camera, so the KAP photos weren't worth saving!

Same colours as usual!

Rowlands Flowform

Rowlands Flowform
Originally uploaded by John Williams ("j-t-f").

Rowlands Flowform

Built Autumn 2004. Maiden flight, December 2004.

Dopero

Dopero
Originally uploaded by John Williams ("j-t-f").

Dopero

Dopero, first flight May 2004

8' Delta

8' Delta
Originally uploaded by John Williams ("j-t-f").

8' Delta

Flying at Barr Beacon. One of the first kites I built.

Barr Beacon Obelisk

Barr Beacon Obelisk 5
Originally uploaded by John Williams ("j-t-f").

Barr Beacon (743 feet above sea level)was used as one of the beacons to warn of the Spanish Invasion by the Armada in Elizabethan times.

It now forms part of a country park. Although not high, it is very high in the locality so gives amazing views. To the North, West and South one can see Birmingham, Walsall, and all the Black Country, with the hills beyond, and sometimes all the way to Wales. To the East the world seems flat. It is said that the next highest ground going East is in the Ural Mountains. I've checked this and what I though was an urban myth seems correct!

This photo was taken early on Easter Monday 2006 using a Pentax Optio S60 suspended from an 8' delta kite. The camera was operated by "Gentled Auto".

Playground at Boldmere

Playground at Boldmere
Originally uploaded by John Williams ("j-t-f").

This is an example of my aerial photography. It was taken at Boldmere Gate playground in Sutton Park.