What does the cryptic crossword clue "Experimentally launch a bird of prey? (3,1,4)" mean?

The definition is "Experimentally launch a bird of prey?". The wordplay uses a cryptic definition. Cryptic definition The answer is FLYAKITE.

Experimentally launch a bird of prey? (3,1,4)

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