Anatomy of kite -- Kite flying basics -- Aerodynamics -- Kite doctor -- Kite safety -- Tools and materials -- Construction -- Sail and spar materials -- Flying line -- Line-retrieval system -- Getting to know the ropes -- Working with ripstop nylon -- Making a full-size kite pattern -- Templates -- Reaping what you sew -- Heat sealing -- Kite graphics-piecing and applique -- Tails and drogues -- Kite design by computer -- Maneuverable kites-eastern fighters and western stunt kites -- Benjamin Franklin-and how a kite won the American revolution

1. Kites