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Record 1 2006-05-11

English

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

The forwardmost part of a wing.

CONT

The canopy is constructed of a top and bottom surface joined by a number of vertical segments. The resulting chambers are called cells. They have an opening at the front - the leading edge. These cells entries are covered with a mesh on some models. Large entries generally indicate a slower and more stable aircraft, narrow or valve entries are found on craft on which the aim is to maximize performance.

CONT

The colorful cloth that suspends us is known as the canopy or wing. There is an upper surface and a lower surface to this canopy as well as a leading edge and trailing edge.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Parachutisme, parapente et deltaplane
CONT

L'avant de l'aile est appelé le bord d'attaque et l'arrière le bord de fuite. Le bord d'attaque est le côté par lequel l'air entre dans les alvéoles de l'aile.

Spanish

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