Some Remarks for Building the Pterosaur Kite

Some Recommendations for building the Pterosaur Kite

I have used the following spars for the Pterosaur:

Spar Recommendation

I have not used a connector between spine and head spar; this avoids much additional work and the kite still flies very well
The guylines prevent the head from swinging like a rudder; but they should not be connected to the neck as it is indicated in the plan. They should be connected to a small ripstop loop at the back of the head.
Do not try to exactly copy the reinforcements for which the detailed dimensions are given in the plan. Just use reinforcement like you think it is necessary.
We have added an additional line from the tow point at the keel to the place on the leading edge, where the spreader is attached.
We have attached the legs spreader with a velcro strip to the point where it crosses the spine instead of using a fixed tunnel. This facilitates the setting up of the kite.
In strong winds, the trailing edge produces some noise. A leach line could help to avoid this (not yet tested!).
The spreader should somehow be better connected to the leading edge. Maybe I will try and use a fixed connection between spreader and leading edge spar as it is used with any other stunt kite

Thanks to the following persons who helped me make the kite:

Charmayne and Bob for their answers to the many questions

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