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Delta Conyne


The Delta Conyne or DC is a framed kite that incorporates design features of the Delta and the Conyne. Set up only involves attaching the cross spar. The leading edge and vertical spars stay in place during storage. The dihedral sail panels coming off the leading vertical spar make this design more stable than most delta designs. DCs have a strong tendency to overfly and tails are recommended at all wind speeds.
Delta Conyne
Flying Angle
+ 50°
Sail Area
  6 ft. 00 in. span--?
  9.5 ft.   span--29.4 sq.ft.
13 ft.   6 in. span--40 sq.ft.
Recommended Line
  6 ft. 00 in. span--   50#
  9.5 ft.   span--150#
13 ft.   6 in. span--250#
Line Pull @ 3Bft
  6 ft. 00 in. span--?
  9.5 ft.   span--11#
13 ft.   6 in. span--32#
Wind Range
  6 ft. 00 in. span--6 to 18 mph
  9.5 ft.   span--4 to 20 mph
13 ft.   6 in. span--4 to 20 mph
Availability
·   Plans available
·   Commercially available
(See  Links   for plans and retailers)
            (If you use this kite send your comments about it for inclusion below.)
User Comments:
David Hunt- (July 22, 2001)
At 2Bft the 9.5ft DC will only be able to lift a 1# (454g) cradle with any consistancy.
At Bft 3 the 9.5ft DC will be able to lift 1.5# - 2.0# (680g - 907g)
Walter Anderson- (March 17, 2002)
[Walter supplied the pull data for the 13.5 DC and had these comments]
I flew this kite [13.5 DC] the next day and was able to lift a 22oz rig with only 4-5mph winds! [2 Bft] Unfortunately the fish scale did not survive the 19mph gust from the day before.
See Wind Speed for explanation of Beaufort Scale (Bft)