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[PierreB]

@kitefreak

A Frisbee flies because it is a decent wing whose Gyroscopic Effect merely stabilizes. Disc wings are well known to fly since ancient times

That can perhaps explain the high lift coefficient of the more or less circular pilot kite as described below:

@tallakt

Also the SSSL 3m2 that I have been flying is not on the list (not a good kite for KAP), but it flies at >67 degrees and pulls ~5-7 kg in 5 m/s wind.

See also Aerodynamics of a circular planform wing, L/D ratio being about 3.

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