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Kite Flying Tips From Smithsonian Contest
The passage notes ideal kite spots on hillsides, parks, or beaches. It mentions Smithsonian Institution sponsorship of a March kite contest on the Washington Monument grounds and advises wind speeds from 4 to 18 miles per hour with steady upper winds for stable flight.
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