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canopy release [2 records]

Record 1 2000-03-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Skydiving, Paragliding and Hang Gliding
  • Airborne Forces
DEF

The hardware fitting on the harness at the shoulder which attaches the parachute to the harness.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Parachutisme, parapente et deltaplane
  • Forces aéroportées
CONT

Le harnais et les suspentes sont reliés par l'intermédiaire de 4 élévateur [...] s'achevant chacun par une manille de liaison d'une gaine.

OBS

manille : Anneau ou étrier de métal servant à relier deux longueurs de chaîne, à fixer des câbles.

Spanish

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Record 2 1990-06-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Skydiving, Paragliding and Hang Gliding
CONT

A main parachute harness will be equipped with some form of canopy release; most common are the traditional 'Capwell' canopy releases and the more modern 'Three Ring Circus' type.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Parachutisme, parapente et deltaplane
DEF

Dispositif destiné à séparer rapidement la voilure du harnais.

Spanish

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