What better place to fly a kite than on The Northern Outer Banks! The Wright brothers famously took their first flight on the Outer Banks and with ideal conditions in the area with wide open spaces, offer a perfect location for kite flying enthusiasts to take flight.
Whether you are a seasoned pilot or this is your first time trying your hand at kite flying, we have a few suggestions to make your flight a successful one.
There are many different varieties of kites including traditional one-string kites, stunt kites and large display kites. You can stop in at Flying Smiles or Kitty Hawk Kites in Corolla to speak with an expert about which kite would be best for you. From Deltas to quad line kites, there is a kite for those who enjoy easy flying to kites that you can do tricks and stunts with.
Once you have purchased your kite, you want to check the weather to ensure that the weather is clear. Winds are ideal for most kite flying between 5-15 mph. The stronger the winds, the more challenging kite launch and control can be.
When choosing a location to fly your kite, you want to be aware of trees, power lines or any potential obstructions nearby before launching your kite. The beach provides a large area which is ideal for kite flying. Please ensure that you have a wide berth of space to allow for the kite to take flight. This way, you can freely watch your kite glide through the air or work on your tricks and control.
Kite flying is always more fun with friends and family. Level up the fun for your group with taking turns steering the kite or having a contest to see who can fly the kite the highest.
Share your kite flying adventures by tagging #TheNorthernOBX or #CorollaNC in your post for a chance to be featured on The Northern Outer Banks’ Instagram feed.
With spring and summer planning happening now, get your families plans arranged during the holidays for that next family vacation to The Northern Outer Banks. Kite flying will be on your list of things to do with everyone who stays. Happy flying!
