Go Fly a Kite: Here's How to Do it Right

It's National Kite Month. But flying a kite isn't always the easiest thing to do. There are tips, though, to help your kite get into the air and stay there.

Single line kites are the ones you'll see the most often. They are sometimes diamond or delta shaped and have one string that attaches to the kite. Here are the tips we found on the National Kite Month Web site.

1. Stand with your back to the wind. If the wind is right, you might not even have to run to get the kite in the air.
2. Adding tails to your kite helps it to stay aloft in strong winds.
3. If you have a helper and a light wind, have them stand downwind and hold the kite above their heads.
4. If you tangle lines with another kite, don't yank the line or it might break. Fliers should walk together and the tangle should slide right down the line to where you can unwrap it.

Here are some favorite local spots for flying kites:

• Wilder Park - Elmhurst
• Berens Park - Elmhurst
• Heritage Park, Oakbrook Terrace

Heritage Park is hosting an official Kite Fly at 1 p.m. April 27.

And, find kite festivals all over the Midwest at chicagokite.com.

Do you like to fly kites? Tell us where in the comments.