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SKYDIVE [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-07-06
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Skydiving, Paragliding and Hang Gliding
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- skydive
1, record 1, English, skydive
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- parachute jump 2, record 1, English, parachute%20jump
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The descent of a person to the surface from an aircraft in flight when he or she uses ... a parachute during all or part of that descent. 3, record 1, English, - skydive
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
That first tandem parachute jump can lead to a life of skydiving... On most weekends and weekdays by appointment, certified United States Parachute Association instructors teach those with adventurous spirits to make their first skydive in Orange, Virginia. 2, record 1, English, - skydive
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Parachutisme, parapente et deltaplane
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- saut en parachute
1, record 1, French, saut%20en%20parachute
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pendant la période précédant de quelques jours l'exécution d'un saut en parachute, il faut simplement que l'élève ait une vie calme et ordonnée. 1, record 1, French, - saut%20en%20parachute
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Paracaidismo, parapente y vuelo con ala delta
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- salto en paracaídas
1, record 1, Spanish, salto%20en%20paraca%C3%ADdas
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-03-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Skydiving, Paragliding and Hang Gliding
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- dirt diving
1, record 2, English, dirt%20diving
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Practising any relative work skydive on the ground. 2, record 2, English, - dirt%20diving
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Parachutisme, parapente et deltaplane
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- entraînement au sol
1, record 2, French, entra%C3%AEnement%20au%20sol
proposal, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- simulation au sol 1, record 2, French, simulation%20au%20sol
proposal, feminine noun
- répétition au sol 1, record 2, French, r%C3%A9p%C3%A9tition%20au%20sol
proposal, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
c'est au sol, au cours de nombreuses et minutieuses répétitions qu'une formation s'organise [...] 2, record 2, French, - entra%C3%AEnement%20au%20sol
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Simulation. [...] Tout entraînement prépare à aborder un acte qui sera tôt ou tard jugé par d'autres personnes. 2, record 2, French, - entra%C3%AEnement%20au%20sol
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
[les relativeurs] résolvent (ces problèmes) en s'entraînant au sol à une position pensée lors du décompte de secondes hurlé avant le départ. 2, record 2, French, - entra%C3%AEnement%20au%20sol
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2004-03-12
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Skydiving, Paragliding and Hang Gliding
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- touch down
1, record 3, English, touch%20down
correct, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- touchdown 2, record 3, English, touchdown
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... it is imperative you adopt and maintain the ... parachute landing position before and during the touch down. 1, record 3, English, - touch%20down
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
In this phase of your skydive, you will be able to practice your landings with your instructor for a smooth touchdown. 2, record 3, English, - touch%20down
Record 3, Key term(s)
- touch-down
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Parachutisme, parapente et deltaplane
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- arrivée au sol
1, record 3, French, arriv%C3%A9e%20au%20sol
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Combien de temps s'écoule entre l'ouverture du parachute et l'arrivée au sol ? 1, record 3, French, - arriv%C3%A9e%20au%20sol
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2004-02-25
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Skydiving, Paragliding and Hang Gliding
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- skydive
1, record 4, English, skydive
correct, verb
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
AFF is the most advanced method of training individuals to skydive. 2, record 4, English, - skydive
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Parachutisme, parapente et deltaplane
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- pratiquer le parachutisme
1, record 4, French, pratiquer%20le%20parachutisme
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pratiquer le sport de parachutisme. 2, record 4, French, - pratiquer%20le%20parachutisme
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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