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COMPLETE MALFUNCTION [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2004-04-01
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Skydiving, Paragliding and Hang Gliding
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- total malfunction
1, record 1, English, total%20malfunction
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- complete malfunction 2, record 1, English, complete%20malfunction
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Total malfunctions are situations in which nothing happens when you pull the ripcord (AFF or Tandem jump), or when the static line gets caught and prevents you from disconnecting from the aircraft. The result of both these situations is that no parachute opens and you continue in freefall. Rely on your jumpmaster to explain how to handle the situation for the type of jump you are going to make. 3, record 1, English, - total%20malfunction
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
A complete malfunction provides you no lift capability, therefore you must activate your reserve parachute. 2, record 1, English, - total%20malfunction
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Parachutisme, parapente et deltaplane
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- défaillance générale
1, record 1, French, d%C3%A9faillance%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rale
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- malfonction totale 2, record 1, French, malfonction%20totale
correct, feminine noun, familiar
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On parle de défaillance générale lorsque rien ne se déclenche après avoir tiré la poignée (saut PAC ou tandem), ou lorsque la sangle d'ouverture automatique reste bloquée et vous empêche de vous décrocher de l'avion. Dans ces deux cas, le parachute ne s'ouvre pas et vous continuez à descendre rapidement. Faites confiance à votre moniteur, il vous expliquera comment faire face à cette situation selon le type de saut que vous effectuerez. 1, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9faillance%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rale
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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