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Record 1 2005-03-02

English

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

The most basic manoeuvre in Canopy Formation Skydiving is the hooking up of two canopies in flight.This formation is known as a "Stack".

CONT

In a "stack" configuration the shoulders of the upper jumper must be above the top skin of the lower canopy and the grip must be on the centre cell ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Parachutisme, parapente et deltaplane
CONT

Dans une configuration en PILE les épaules du parachutiste du haut doivent être au-dessus de l'extrados de la voile du dessous et la prise doit se trouver sur le caisson central.

CONT

La rotation doit être exécutée par l'équipier du dessus qui, lâchant ses prises, doit se porter au bas de l'empilage et compléter de nouveau la formation.

Key term(s)
  • stack

Spanish

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