• Always choose a flying site at least 5 km (3 miles) from an airfield and a good distance away from roads and railway lines.

• Never fly a kite near electric pylons, or overhead lines of any kind.

• Do not fly in a thunderstorm, the kite could act as a lightening conductor.

• Avoid flying over the heads of other people, cars  or animals as this could cause them alarm, or worse yet, injury.

• Do not fly your kite over the legal limit in your country. In the UK this is normally 200 ft or as stated by the Civil Aviation Authority special permissions.

• Wear protective gloves when flying single line kites, especially for the larger kites and in stronger winds to avoid string burns.

• Keep away from flying too close to other kites unless stunting or kite fighting.

• Use the appropriate safety gear, helmet, gloves etc when power kiting.

These are only basic guide lines it is down to the individual to fly in a safe and responsible manner and only do so when all conditions make it safe for not only the flyer but the public as well.