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STATIC-LINE JUMP [1 record]

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Record 1 2012-03-07

English

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

A jump whereby the parachute is opened automatically by an eight-to-twelve-foot cord attached to the plane on one end and to the chute on the other.

CONT

This jump is called a static-line jump because from the moment you step into the aircraft you will be securely attached to a 'static line' which is designed to automatically open your parachute for you as you exit the aircraft.

CONT

After completing your first static-line jump you have begun your progression towards freefall and ultimately a solo skydiving qualification under the BPA Ram Air Progression System.

CONT

The automatic-opening jumps are from the 400- to 800-meter altitude, and the so-called "stabilization dives" from the height of 2000 to 3000 meters.

Key term(s)
  • static line jump

French

Domaine(s)
  • Parachutisme, parapente et deltaplane
DEF

Saut réalisé au début de la formation du parachutiste au cours duquel l'extraction du parachute est automatique.

CONT

[Le parachute] s'utilise en saut à ouverture automatique, le parachute étant relié à l'appareil par un câble dont la tension brutale cisaille le cordage, maintenant le parachute plié, ou à ouverture commandée par l'utilisateur.

CONT

Lors d'un saut en OA, [le] parachute [de l'élève] est relié à l'avion par une sangle d'ouverture automatique (SOA) qui déploie le parachute sans que l'élève ait à intervenir et quelle que soit sa position.

OBS

Une sangle, dite «Sangle d'Ouverture Automatique» est attachée à un câble situé à l'intérieur du fuselage et solidaire de l'avion. [...] cette sangle se délove, puis extrait le parachute du sac dorsal.

Spanish

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