| The AKS promotes
safe and courteous kite flying. Please remember these rules when out flying your kite. |
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| For Safety | |||
| • | AVOID using metal in construction of kites. | ||
| • | NEVER use wire or metallic flying lines. | ||
| • | USE extreme caution when flying large kites. | ||
| • | WEAR gloves when flying large or hard pulling kites. | ||
| • | NEVER fasten yourself to a kite line unless you have a tested and approved quick release system. | ||
| • | DO NOT fly over roads, highways, or railway lines. | ||
| • | It is ILLEGAL to fly within 5 km of an airport boundary fence. | ||
| • | It is ILLEGAL to fly higher than 120 metres (300 feet) above your ground level. | ||
| • | Be particularly careful with stunt kites, make sure your total flying area is clear. | ||
| • | Use extreme caution around other kites and people when using lines which will cut; e.g. kevlar, monofilament and coated cutting lines. | ||
| • | Use extreme caution around other kites and people when dropping things from kites. | ||
| • | Avoid flying in congested areas in parks, beaches etc. | ||
| • | DO NOT leave large tethered ground devices (e.g. inflatable's) unsupervised. | ||
| • | Do not allow people to fly your kite unless they are able to control it properly. Take particular care with children. | ||
| • | Some of the practices which can lead to accidents are:- wrapping flying lines around hands. | ||
| - leaving large tethered kites unattended. - not tethering large or hard pulling kites before launching. - not clearly marking ground stakes. |
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| For Courtesy | |||
| • | AVOID allowing your kite or kite lines to threaten, or appear to threaten, any bystander. | ||
| • | NEVER buzz spectators or animals with a stunt kite. | ||
| • | Please respect other fliers' flying space. | ||