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		greesil on Jan 18, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Flying kites deliver container-sized power generat... I think the kite might have control surfaces, thus would be able to control lift by changing its angle of attack.

cjbgkagh on Jan 18, 2024 [–]

Trailing edge control lines, pretty standard. You let them out and the kite will no longer be able to catch the wind and will float down. Keeping some tension on those lines and wenching it in will keep the kite controllable.

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