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SAUT PARACHUTE [2 records]

Record 1 2015-07-06

English

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

The descent of a person to the surface from an aircraft in flight when he or she uses ... a parachute during all or part of that descent.

CONT

That first tandem parachute jump can lead to a life of skydiving ... On most weekends and weekdays by appointment, certified United States Parachute Association instructors teach those with adventurous spirits to make their first skydive in Orange, Virginia.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Parachutisme, parapente et deltaplane
CONT

Pendant la période précédant de quelques jours l'exécution d'un saut en parachute, il faut simplement que l'élève ait une vie calme et ordonnée.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Paracaidismo, parapente y vuelo con ala delta
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Record 2 1981-07-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Astronautics
DEF

The process of abandonment of an aircraft in flight by use of a parachute. Generally used more specifically for such action unassisted by an ejection seat, escape capsule or similar device.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Astronautique
DEF

Action d'abandonner le bord d'un aéronef en vol en utilisant un parachute. généralement ce terme est utilisé d'une manière plus spécifique pour signifier une telle action sans l'assistance d'un siège éjectable, ni d'une capsule éjectable, ni d'un dispositif similaire.

Spanish

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