Colorful kites on Sanur beach, Bali, Indonesia.
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Kites have been around for over 3,000 years. They were the first known flying objects made by people.

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    Gliders and kites

    Gliders and kites both have wings to generate lift. A glider’s wings are aerofoils. Well made kites are also aerofoil wings, which gives them lift. Gliders Gliders are planes without a motor ...

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