The AKS has members in every state of Australia who are kept informed of kiting events through the society's magazine Flying High.

Events -AKS Kiting event calendar - Find out what is coming up.

The AKS Shop - For kite books, pins and other goodies

Info - you can join the AKS, or renew your membership.

Contacting the AKS - The committee and regional co-ordinators and how to reach them

Plans - Tips and kite plans from The AKS magazine FLYING HIGH.

Kite Flys - AKS Regular FlyIns - Where to go to fly with other members.

Kite Forum - Your chance to join in discussions with other kite flyers on line.

The AKS promotes safe and courteous kite flying.
Please remember these rules when out flying your kite.

For Safety

• AVOID using metal in construction of kites.
• NEVER use wire or metallic flying lines.
• USE extreme caution when flying large kites.
• WEAR gloves when flying large or hard pulling kites.
• NEVER fasten yourself to a kite line unless you have a tested and approved quick release system.
• DO NOT fly over roads, highways, or railway lines.
• It is ILLEGAL to fly within 5 km of an airport boundary fence.
• It is ILLEGAL to fly higher than 120 metres above your ground level.
• Be particularly careful with stunt kites, make sure your total flying area is clear.
• Use extreme caution around other kites and people when using lines which will cut; e.g. kevlar, monofilament and coated cutting lines.
• Use extreme caution around other kites and people when dropping things from kites.
• Avoid flying in congested areas in parks, beaches etc.
• Do not allow people to fly your kite unless they are able to control it properly. Take particular care with children.
• Some of the practices which can lead to accidents are