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Fiche 1,  Justifications,  Anglais

Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF

A modified stable freefall position made by a skydiver drawing his arms back near his sides, which results in a head-low attitude.  2, fiche 1, Anglais, - delta%20position

Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT

The delta position is named so for its resemblance to the delta winged aircraft. This position allows the jumper to travel at maximum velocity and in a head down attitude. In a delta position the jumper keeps his body as straight as possible. The arms are held straight and drawn along the sides. Legs are kept straight and toes pointed. It is possible to arrive at speeds of 200 mph in a delta position.  3, fiche 1, Anglais, - delta%20position

Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS

This position increases rate of descent and horizontal movement.  2, fiche 1, Anglais, - delta%20position

Fiche 1,  Justifications,  Français

Fiche 1,  Justifications,  Espagnol