FYI

A wide array of kite plans:

http://www.inquiry.net/outdoor/spring/kites/

http://sewing.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?site=http%3A%2F%2Fplans.kitez.com%2F


Making a very basic mini-parachute:

http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Parachute

I have a feeling people will really enjoy these.

(Thanks Nancy!)