Rolf,
Thats neat stuff. Thanks for the info. The wind was just a shade off of DDW because that was the orientation on the beach already. I think I might take some pics with a little more realistic point of "sail." I have heard that this kite is a fuller kite meant to run "deaper" than others, but I don't know for sure. I would like a little better wind to really get a better pic. The retrieval line is 1/4 tapered warpspeed which could probably be a little lighter but there was little wind. The low wind was certainly allowing the patches to be pulled a little more than normal. As for luff tension, I was able to twist just under 90 deg with my fist. I might try to lower the pole a little but it already seems really low- esp when running through chop and although a longer pole would help, it would screw up the sheeting angle, etc.
As for the numbers you mentioned, what, in your opinion, should the numbers be?
I have a better pic (I think) that I will take a closer look at.
And while I am at it- what really happens to a spin that is "blown out?" Does the draft move further aft?
p.s. sorry that this isn't an F16, but the same principles apply. Next time maybe on the general forum.