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Lawrence Hargreave experimented with box kites, laying the groundwork for pwered flight.

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Where are box kites from?

Box kites were first invented by Lawrence Hargrave, an Australian engineer, in the late 19th century. He designed and flew the first successful box kite in Stanwell Park, Australia in 1893. Since then, box kites have been used worldwide for various purposes, such as recreational flying and scientific research.


Where are Whistling Kites found?

Whistling Kites are found in Australia. Everywhere in Australian Desert.


Where are kites flown without tails?

Box kites, which feature several external panels at right angles, are flown all over the world. They were invented by Australian Lawrence Hargrave in 1893 in pursuit of a manned flying machine. (see related link)


Can kites carry heavy things?

yeah they can good ol graham bell experimented with kites for flight and they worked(a worker was pulled to the air to 40 feet) and there was a gigantic kite. It did suceed but it was destoryed in testing.


Who flew box kites?

Lawrence Hargraves flew the first box plane.


Where are kite found?

Whistling Kites are found in Australia. Everywhere in Australian Desert.


How are the kites the same?

Kites are not always triangular, for instance, a box kite. Many kites are quite elaborate in design. The only sameness is that all kites are attached to a long string, and makes use of wind to stay aloft.


Who invented the first box kite?

The Chinese have been building kites for hundreds of years.


What are two things scientists used box kites to help measure?

Temperature & Height


When was The Glory Box - Australian band - created?

The Glory Box - Australian band - was created in 1988.


When did The Glory Box - Australian band - end?

The Glory Box - Australian band - ended in 1994.


What types of kites are there?

All kites can be broken down into three basic groups: box kites, flat kites (most common one being the diamond kite) and soft kites. Here are some links to show you some examples: Box Kites: http://www.google.ca/images?hl=en&biw=1276&bih=597&gbv=2&tbs=isch%3A1&sa=1&q=box+kite&aq=f&aqi=g3g-m7&aql=&oq= Flat Kites: http://www.google.ca/images?hl=en&biw=1276&bih=597&gbv=2&tbs=isch%3A1&sa=1&q=flat+kite&aq=f&aqi=g1&aql=&oq= Soft Kites: http://www.google.ca/images?hl=en&biw=1276&bih=597&gbv=2&tbs=isch%3A1&sa=1&q=soft+kites&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&oq=