On almost any weekend at a small island park in the middle of the Detroit River, you may find the Windjammers Kite Team consisting of Gary, George, James, Mike, Nate and Jean practicing their craft. In 1983, these metro Detroiters,with members now in Indiana & Canada, along with their mutual interest in kites, established one of the oldest kite teams in the United States and possibly the world. On Belle Isle they have become a regular attraction for island visitors, stopping traffic with their stunning display of aerial artistry that can only be described as phenomenal. Along with Belle Isle visitors, The Windjammers have also thrilled thousands of other sky-watchers. They have performed at many events around the world, including the Selfridge Air Force Base and Detroit Air Shows, Singapore, France and Canadian kite festivals, The Michigan Hot Air Balloon Challenge, Miami, Cleveland and Milwaukee International Kite Festivals, just to name a few. As a team on the National Sport Kite Circuit, they have won many awards. Choreographing their performances to music, and with a wide array of kites at their disposal, they can design a performance to fit your specific needs. Besides performing, they can do kite making workshops, large kite displays, and using multimedia, can show the history of kites with plenty of kites from around the world. This last item is excellent for small groups. Specializing in flying trains of kites. Each pilot flies 10 or more kites on long lines, often with streaming tails, presenting a sky filled with color as they dance across the field.
They also have kites made for almost all wind conditions. And, what if there is NO WIND? No wind! No problem! These new motorized kites are able to save the day by flying day or night. These radio controlled motorized kites allow them to perform in no-wind conditions, as well as in stadiums, convention centers and large rooms. These lightweight, battery powered electric motors have up to 10 minutes flight time on one battery. Consequently, with a good supply of batteries and a built-in lighting system, they are able to perform no matter what the weather conditions. The Windjammers are always eager to assist beginners and can regularly be seen helping others to get their kites aloft into the awaiting skies. And if the weather and wind conditions permit, they have been known to allow the public to try flying these stacks of kites with assistance. It’s an experience that will last a lifetime and is guaranteed to put a smile on everyone’s face!
Jammer One
Gary M
1983
Jammer Two
Nate W
1983
Jammer Three
James K
1983
Mike C
1995
George W
1996
Jean L
2005
Jon P
2012
Ronnie C
2016
Aaron H
1983
Feb 15-16, Sky Circus On Ice, Delavan, WI
May Postponed, Great Lakes Kite Festival, Grand Haven MI
May 23-24, Family Day Kite Festival, Wisconsin
June Postponed, Lyon Township Kite Festival, Michigan
June Postponed to 2021, Windscape, Swift Current, SK Canada
June Postponed to 2021, Michigan Hot Air Balloon Challenge, Howell
July 1, Canada Day, Point Pelee, Ontario, Canada
July 12, Detroit Kite Festival, Belle Isle, Detroit, MI
Aug 1, Canal Days & Kite Fest, Port Colborne, Ontario
Aug 22, Cleveland Kite Fest, Cleveland, OH
Sep 5-6, Kites Over Lake Michigan, Two Rivers, WI
Oct 2-4, Windfest. Wheatley Ontario Canada
Oct 12-17, One Sky, One World, Belle Isle Detroit, MI
For a detailed description of events and links, please check out our full website.
For additional information regarding the team's schedule, performance requirements, feel free to Call: 248-648-1813.
For almost three decades we have received support from our many sponsors and they all deserve a BIG Thank You. They all help us bring "The World of Kiting" to thousands across North America and Europe each year. With out them and the support of our loving families, we would not be who we are today.
Kites and Fun Things, the best kite shop in Southeast Michigan. Stop by and check out the fine selection of kites and more.
1049 South Main Street
Plymouth, MI 48170
United States
734-454-3760
Sky Burner Kites, long time sponsor of the Windjammers and makers of some of the best kites on the market. When the winds are light and "The Show Must Go On!" we bring out the PRO DANCER SUPER ULTRA-LITE
Dyna Kite is the exclusive manufacturer of unique stacking Dyna Kites and accessories. We are also a wholesale distributor of quality kites by Flying Wings, as well as decorative handmade & hand-painted Balinese kites.
Manufacturers of the Vector Powered Radio Controlled RC Kites.
Invented by the Hadzicki brothers and introduced at the annual KTAI trade show in 1989, this unique quad line (four strings) kite called a Revolution (also known as a "Rev") indeed caused a revolution in what was primarily a single and dual line world at the time.
Proud Members of the American Kitefliers Association
The goal of the American Kitefliers Association is to educate the public in the art, history, technology and practice of building and flying kites, in all nations.
The Flying Aces continues to perform for audiences around the world. We have put on shows in all 50 states as well as other countries including Canada, Puerto Rico and Saudi Arabia. We have appeared on numerous local and national TV Spots as well as newspaper articles across the country.
Over 20 years ago, Paul Kyprie started Zeemo Productions to develop a variety of shows, which he has been performing ever since throughout Michigan and Ohio. He uses several stage names for the shows, including Zeemo The Magnificent, Yo-Master Zeemo, Dr. Zeemo and Zeemo The Yo-Yo Man.