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aero-towing [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2003-10-20
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Skydiving, Paragliding and Hang Gliding
- Air Transport
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- aero-towing
1, record 1, English, aero%2Dtowing
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- aerotowing 2, record 1, English, aerotowing
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The towing of a glider by a light aeroplane to a height suitable for launching. 3, record 1, English, - aero%2Dtowing
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The practice of towing hang gliders has been done using a variety of different methods, the most effective of which is using a powerful Ultralight Tow plane or Tug. We have employed this method known as Aero-towing to gain the altitude needed to perform the maneuvers. 4, record 1, English, - aero%2Dtowing
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Aerotowing is not for novice pilots but once you become more skilled at hang gliding and confident at flying at a fairly high speed, then aerotowing is not too difficult to master. 5, record 1, English, - aero%2Dtowing
Record 1, Key term(s)
- aero-towing
- aero towing
- aero-tow
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Parachutisme, parapente et deltaplane
- Transport aérien
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- remorquage aérien
1, record 1, French, remorquage%20a%C3%A9rien
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- remorquage par avion 2, record 1, French, remorquage%20par%20avion
correct, masculine noun
- remorquage 3, record 1, French, remorquage
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le remorquage consiste à tracter un planeur au moyen d'un avion avec un câble de 30 à 50 mètres de longueur. 4, record 1, French, - remorquage%20a%C3%A9rien
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Un planeur a donc besoin d'être amené à une certaine hauteur avant de commencer à voler. Il existe deux techniques : le remorquage et le treuillage. 5, record 1, French, - remorquage%20a%C3%A9rien
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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