Want to learn to fly quad line kites? Good news: we have gathered several resources and learning paths to help you start, improve, or go deeper.
This page brings together existing resources for learning to fly a quad line kite: tutorial series, guides, documents, or community platforms. These contents were created by various authors, pilots, and organizations, in different formats: videos, tutorial series, PDF guides, or community platforms.
This is not a single or official path, but a panorama of resources. You can explore freely, follow them in the order suggested by their authors, or just pick what is useful to you.
For each resource, we provide a short description (and sometimes our feedback), as well as access to the associated content: videos, documents, or useful links.
How to use this page
- Each path is independent from the others.
- Some offer a structured progression, others a more open or thematic approach.
- You can follow one, combine several, or just pick exercises.
- QuadKites.org does not modify the original content: we present, contextualize, and relay it.
Resources and learning paths
Here are several entry points to learn and progress in quad line flying. You can follow a path, pick a video, or come back later to a manual.
Series and guided paths (featured)
These resources have a dedicated page on QuadKites.org, with a presentation of the content and its teaching logic.
The labels “First steps”, “All levels”, and “Advanced” are access hints: they indicate where you can comfortably start in each resource.
KiteForge tutorials – John Barresi
A modern, chaptered series: solid foundations, then finer control (wind window, gestures, precision, tuning). Very course-like, well structured, easy to follow.
KiteLife progression path
A community reference: complete explanations from fundamentals to advanced ideas. If you like to learn in a structured way, this is a solid pick.
Fly 4 Fun – 187 videos – Guido Maiocchi
A huge library of techniques: pick one, try it, come back, refine. Ideal when you want to work on a specific point.
Club 38 – Revolution Kites
A training path and a community. If you like learning step by step and exchanging with others, this is the right direction.
Rev clinics – iQuad team
Themes and schedules of rev clinics (quad line training camps). Useful to understand the “clinic” approach and training priorities.
Advanced freestyle figures – Jordi Morella
9 figures (2007-2009) restored and translated FR/EN: readable everywhere, faithful to the original spirit, with explanations, safety notes, and step-by-step guidance.
Revolution techniques – Joe Hadzicki
19 techniques as progressive exercises. A historic reference before Club 38: direct, training-focused, easy to take to the field.
Revolution 1.5 beginner guide – Punk Sportif
A simple, beginner-focused resource to start without overthinking and build solid basics.
First steps – Lyze Kiel
Assembly, disassembly, basic notions, first flights and demos. Very field-oriented, with everything you need to get started.
QuadKites paths (by theme)
Our in-house selections: choose the theme you want to work on.
The basics of flying – QuadKites
A simple entry point: takeoff, basic control, essential markers, and first habits that make a difference.
Flying with precision – QuadKites
Work on lines, stops, angles, and clean control. Perfect to reach a new level.
Tricks – QuadKites
Explore figures and combinations, with checkpoints and resources we like to progress safely.
Choosing and maintaining your gear – QuadKites
Sails, handles, lines, tuning: what to choose, what to check, and how to keep gear reliable and enjoyable to fly.
External resources
Useful links (no dedicated page for now). Explore them if you want to expand or compare other approaches.
Quad line progression path – KiteJust4Fun
A structured, pedagogical path with a mix of articles and videos. Great if you prefer learning step by step.
Tutorials (playlist) – Aerialis Kites
A YouTube playlist of tutorials. Handy if you want to pick a topic and test quickly on the field.
Tips – Aerialis Kites
A collection of short articles with useful advice and reminders. Good to complement a video course with written notes.
Misc tutorials – Revolution Kites (YouTube)
Various videos published by Revolution Kites. Explore when you are looking for a specific point or a quick demo.
Manuals and documents
Long-form documents about quad line and dual line kites, perfect if you like to understand details and come back later.
Le cerf-volant acrobatique – La synthese! – Philippe78
A reference document in French, dense and useful to consolidate basics and revisit key notions.
Flying the rev and how to do it – Bill and Kim Taylor
A complete manual in English, practical and detailed for better understanding quad line flying.
Kite notes – Peter Massey
Long-form notes in English: perfect if you like to dig deeper, set references, and revisit technical details.
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