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However, we know very well that with this award our responsibility to our customers has become substantially greater. We will do our utmost best to serve this honor and customer trust with ever greater effort, higher quality products and supportfor our industry and sport. Some kite rod manufacturers seem to believe that spon­ soring Master Class Flyers- individuals or teams­ equals quality or performance. AVIA Sport also loves to sponsor. Usually, however, we prefer to help Novice or Intermediate flyers. Unfortunately, this usually does not receive glory or even notice. But ourjoy over enthusiastic letters and pretty pictures are the greatest payment we receive. And perhaps one or another beginner will rise into the lofty realms where only Masters dwell. Ofcourse, the many victories at all levels-some evenfive positions deep as won at the AKA nationals in October-does not make us unhappy at all. To all the winners our best compliments and thanks. Recognized consistency in quality, real honest increases in kite performance, and prompt and responsible service are the ingredients that bring us dramatic growth in customers worldwide. Indeed, it really seems as ifthe best kites throughout the world are 'Using AVIA Sport spars these days. In our opinion, satisfied kite manufac­ turers are still the best witnessesfor our quality and performance. • Hg1 Performcr.ce AVIA Sport Composites, Inc. P.O. Box 1408 • WdeColor Hickory, NC 28603 5elecllon 704-345-6070 FAX: 704-345-6071 • Full Uneof Stunt KItes, Single Une KItes and kcessorles FALL-WINTER 1996/ KITE LINES / 5 Volume 12, Number 2, Fall-Winter 1996 ~nes """""""Contents The Museum Circuit / 25 As objects of art as well as flying fancy, kites have shown up in recent exhibits in Davis, California, Indianapolis and Haifa, Israel. Gibson Girl Rescue Kites-Rescued from Destruction / 28 Kiting owes the discovery of new threads of history to Melvin Lambert, a Virginia enthusiast responsible for saving 18 lifesaving kites from destruction. By Valerie Govig. Dieppe: Blessed by the Gods / 31 The biennial event was favored this year with good weather, special funds and a rich and varied collection of designs. By Pierre Fabre. Why Do Kites Fly? / 36 By the year 2000 we should understand the basic principles-and it's about time, says an Oklahoma kiter who has spent years testing designs in a wind tunnel. By John Loy. Korea International Kite Festival / 39 "Hello! How Are You? Hello!" Enthusiastic students, participatory flying and kite fighting awaited guests from 16 counties who attended the 1996 edition. By Steve McKerrow. Speeding Lines: A Weekend in Hong Kong / 47 Kiteflying turns out to be a current pastime in this "city of the world," and features an original style of kite dueling.