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HANG GLIDING [15 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-01-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Skydiving, Paragliding and Hang Gliding
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Hang Gliding & Paragliding Association of Canada
1, record 1, English, Hang%20Gliding%20%26%20Paragliding%20Association%20of%20Canada
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- HPAC 2, record 1, English, HPAC
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Hang Gliding Association of Canada 3, record 1, English, Hang%20Gliding%20Association%20of%20Canada
former designation, correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The HPAC is a Canadian non-profit corporation created to represent and support the sports of hang gliding and paragliding in Canada. 4, record 1, English, - Hang%20Gliding%20%26%20Paragliding%20Association%20of%20Canada
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Parachutisme, parapente et deltaplane
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Association canadienne de vol libre
1, record 1, French, Association%20canadienne%20de%20vol%20libre
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- ACVL 2, record 1, French, ACVL
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Association de vol libre du Canada 3, record 1, French, Association%20de%20vol%20libre%20du%20Canada
former designation, correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'ACVL est une corporation canadienne a but non lucratif qui a été créée pour représenter et supporter le vol libre au Canada. 4, record 1, French, - Association%20canadienne%20de%20vol%20libre
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2019-01-31
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Cartography
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Operations (Air Forces)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- hazard map
1, record 2, English, hazard%20map
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Map of the area of operations that shows all of the known aerial hazards, including but not limited to power lines, military training areas, hang gliding areas, etc. 2, record 2, English, - hazard%20map
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A hazard map depicting area boundaries and hazards to flight will be created ... Pre-flight briefings shall make reference to the hazard map to highlight the types of hazards to be encountered and any potential impact on the mission. 3, record 2, English, - hazard%20map
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Cartographie
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Opérations (Forces aériennes)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- carte de risques
1, record 2, French, carte%20de%20risques
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une carte des risques indiquant les limites de la zone ainsi que les dangers existants pour les opérations aériennes doit être établie [...] Les breffages avant vol doivent faire usage de la carte des risques afin de signaler les différents types de dangers qui peuvent être rencontrés et leurs répercussions possibles sur la mission. 2, record 2, French, - carte%20de%20risques
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2018-04-11
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Skydiving, Paragliding and Hang Gliding
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association of Atlantic Canada
1, record 3, English, Hang%20Gliding%20and%20Paragliding%20Association%20of%20Atlantic%20Canada
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- HPAAC 1, record 3, English, HPAAC
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- Hang Gliding Association of Newfoundland 2, record 3, English, Hang%20Gliding%20Association%20of%20Newfoundland
former designation, correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Mission Statement... Promote the safe enjoyment of hang gliding and paragliding in Atlantic Canada... 1, record 3, English, - Hang%20Gliding%20and%20Paragliding%20Association%20of%20Atlantic%20Canada
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Atlantic Canada Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association
- Newfoundland Hang Gliding Association
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Parachutisme, parapente et deltaplane
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association of Atlantic Canada
1, record 3, French, Hang%20Gliding%20and%20Paragliding%20Association%20of%20Atlantic%20Canada
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- HPAAC 1, record 3, French, HPAAC
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- Hang Gliding Association of Newfoundland 2, record 3, French, Hang%20Gliding%20Association%20of%20Newfoundland
former designation, correct
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Atlantic Canada Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association
- Newfoundland Hang Gliding Association
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-09-27
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Skydiving, Paragliding and Hang Gliding
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Southwestern Ontario Gliding Association
1, record 4, English, Southwestern%20Ontario%20Gliding%20Association
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- SOGA 2, record 4, English, SOGA
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- Kitchener-Waterloo Hang Gliding Club 3, record 4, English, Kitchener%2DWaterloo%20Hang%20Gliding%20%20Club
former designation, correct
- K-W Hang Gliding Club 4, record 4, English, K%2DW%20Hang%20Gliding%20%20Club
former designation
- Hang-On-Tario 4, record 4, English, Hang%2DOn%2DTario
former designation
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Southwestern Ontario Gliding Association, formerly the Kitchener-Waterloo Hang Gliding Club(est. 1979), flies most weekends and some weekdays from [its] present flight park on the third line and 25 side road just north of Fergus and southeast of Arthur. 3, record 4, English, - Southwestern%20Ontario%20Gliding%20Association
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
SOGA is the largest Hang Gliding club in Ontario. 5, record 4, English, - Southwestern%20Ontario%20Gliding%20Association
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Parachutisme, parapente et deltaplane
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Southwestern Ontario Gliding Association
1, record 4, French, Southwestern%20Ontario%20Gliding%20Association
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- SODA 2, record 4, French, SODA
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- Kitchener-Waterloo Hang Gliding Club 3, record 4, French, Kitchener%2DWaterloo%20Hang%20Gliding%20Club
former designation, correct
- K-W Hang Gliding Club 4, record 4, French, K%2DW%20Hang%20Gliding%20Club
former designation
- Hang-On-Tario 4, record 4, French, Hang%2DOn%2DTario
former designation
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2016-01-20
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Skydiving, Paragliding and Hang Gliding
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Association québécoise de vol libre
1, record 5, English, Association%20qu%C3%A9b%C3%A9coise%20de%20vol%20libre
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- AQVL 2, record 5, English, AQVL
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association of Quebec 3, record 5, English, Hang%20Gliding%20and%20Paragliding%20Association%20of%20Quebec
proposal, see observation
- Quebec Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association 3, record 5, English, Quebec%20Hang%20Gliding%20and%20Paragliding%20Association
proposal, see observation
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association of Quebec; Quebec Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association : unofficial translations provided for information purposes only. 3, record 5, English, - Association%20qu%C3%A9b%C3%A9coise%20de%20vol%20libre
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Parachutisme, parapente et deltaplane
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Association québécoise de vol libre
1, record 5, French, Association%20qu%C3%A9b%C3%A9coise%20de%20vol%20libre
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- AQVL 2, record 5, French, AQVL
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'Association québécoise de vol libre (AQVL) est un organisme à but non lucratif qui fonctionne de façon bénévole. Elle est vouée à la promotion et à l'autoréglementation du vol libre au Québec. 3, record 5, French, - Association%20qu%C3%A9b%C3%A9coise%20de%20vol%20libre
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2004-03-12
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Skydiving, Paragliding and Hang Gliding
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- hang gliding
1, record 6, English, hang%20gliding
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The sport of gliding or soaring using a kitelike device, that carries the glider harnessed underneath it. 2, record 6, English, - hang%20gliding
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Since the early 70s, Haute Savoie and Savoie have been premier sites for free flight. There are three types of flight practiced in this discipline, hang-gliding(deltaplane), paragliding(parapente), and ultralight(ULM). 3, record 6, English, - hang%20gliding
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Hang gliding : term and definition used by Parks Canada. 4, record 6, English, - hang%20gliding
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Parachutisme, parapente et deltaplane
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- deltaplane
1, record 6, French, deltaplane
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- vol en delta 2, record 6, French, vol%20en%20delta
correct, masculine noun
- vélideltisme 3, record 6, French, v%C3%A9lideltisme
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sport qui consiste à se laisser glisser librement dans l'air au moyen d'une sorte de cerf-volant géant, souvent en forme de delta. 4, record 6, French, - deltaplane
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Depuis les années 70, la Haute Savoie et la Savoie sont des sites prisés par les amateurs de vol libre. On compte dans cette discipline le deltaplane, le parapente, et l'Ultra-Léger Motorisé (ULM). 5, record 6, French, - deltaplane
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
C'est là que Jean-Marc Rousselet, l'actuel patron d'Ellipse, fait ses classes et se trouve une passion pour le vol en delta, passion qui le conduira en équipe de France. 6, record 6, French, - deltaplane
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Deltaplane : terme en usage à Parcs Canada. 7, record 6, French, - deltaplane
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2004-01-09
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Skydiving, Paragliding and Hang Gliding
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- British Columbia Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association
1, record 7, English, British%20Columbia%20Hang%20Gliding%20and%20Paragliding%20Association
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- BCHPA 1, record 7, English, BCHPA
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The BCHPA is a non-profit association dedicated to the development of the sport of hang gliding and paragliding as a safe and enjoyable activity for its members. 1, record 7, English, - British%20Columbia%20Hang%20Gliding%20and%20Paragliding%20Association
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Parachutisme, parapente et deltaplane
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- British Columbia Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association
1, record 7, French, British%20Columbia%20Hang%20Gliding%20and%20Paragliding%20Association
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- BCHPA 1, record 7, French, BCHPA
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2003-10-20
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Skydiving, Paragliding and Hang Gliding
- Air Transport
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- aero-towing
1, record 8, English, aero%2Dtowing
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- aerotowing 2, record 8, English, aerotowing
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The towing of a glider by a light aeroplane to a height suitable for launching. 3, record 8, English, - aero%2Dtowing
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The practice of towing hang gliders has been done using a variety of different methods, the most effective of which is using a powerful Ultralight Tow plane or Tug. We have employed this method known as Aero-towing to gain the altitude needed to perform the maneuvers. 4, record 8, English, - aero%2Dtowing
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Aerotowing is not for novice pilots but once you become more skilled at hang gliding and confident at flying at a fairly high speed, then aerotowing is not too difficult to master. 5, record 8, English, - aero%2Dtowing
Record 8, Key term(s)
- aero-towing
- aero towing
- aero-tow
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Parachutisme, parapente et deltaplane
- Transport aérien
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- remorquage aérien
1, record 8, French, remorquage%20a%C3%A9rien
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- remorquage par avion 2, record 8, French, remorquage%20par%20avion
correct, masculine noun
- remorquage 3, record 8, French, remorquage
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le remorquage consiste à tracter un planeur au moyen d'un avion avec un câble de 30 à 50 mètres de longueur. 4, record 8, French, - remorquage%20a%C3%A9rien
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Un planeur a donc besoin d'être amené à une certaine hauteur avant de commencer à voler. Il existe deux techniques : le remorquage et le treuillage. 5, record 8, French, - remorquage%20a%C3%A9rien
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1998-07-28
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Manitoba Hang Gliding Association 1, record 9, English, Manitoba%20Hang%20Gliding%20Association
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Manitoba Hang Gliding Association 1, record 9, French, Manitoba%20Hang%20Gliding%20Association
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1998-07-14
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Ontario Hang Gliding Association 1, record 10, English, Ontario%20Hang%20Gliding%20Association
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Ontario Hang Gliding Association 1, record 10, French, Ontario%20Hang%20Gliding%20Association
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1998-05-01
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Skydiving, Paragliding and Hang Gliding
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- Hang Gliding Association of BC
1, record 11, English, Hang%20Gliding%20Association%20of%20BC
correct, British Columbia
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
BC: British Columbia. 1, record 11, English, - Hang%20Gliding%20Association%20of%20BC
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Parachutisme, parapente et deltaplane
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- Hang Gliding Association of BC
1, record 11, French, Hang%20Gliding%20Association%20of%20BC
correct, British Columbia
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1998-03-10
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- Alberta Hang Gliding Paragliding Association
1, record 12, English, Alberta%20Hang%20Gliding%20Paragliding%20Association
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Information confirmed by the association. 2, record 12, English, - Alberta%20Hang%20Gliding%20Paragliding%20Association
Record 12, Key term(s)
- AHGPA
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- Alberta Hang Gliding Paragliding Association
1, record 12, French, Alberta%20Hang%20Gliding%20Paragliding%20Association
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Renseignement confirmé par l'organisme. 2, record 12, French, - Alberta%20Hang%20Gliding%20Paragliding%20Association
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1996-06-18
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Skydiving, Paragliding and Hang Gliding
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- Hang Gliding Association 1, record 13, English, Hang%20Gliding%20Association
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Parachutisme, parapente et deltaplane
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- Association du vol libre 1, record 13, French, Association%20du%20vol%20libre
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1991-01-25
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- Alberta Hang Gliding Association
1, record 14, English, Alberta%20Hang%20Gliding%20Association
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
- AHGA 2, record 14, English, AHGA
correct
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Abbreviation confirmed by the association. 2, record 14, English, - Alberta%20Hang%20Gliding%20Association
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- Alberta Hang Gliding Association
1, record 14, French, Alberta%20Hang%20Gliding%20Association
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
- AHGA 1, record 14, French, AHGA
correct
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Renseignements obtenus de l'organisme. 1, record 14, French, - Alberta%20Hang%20Gliding%20Association
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1988-08-24
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Hang Gliding Championship 1, record 15, English, Canadian%20Hang%20Gliding%20Championship
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- Championnat canadien des deltaplanes 1, record 15, French, Championnat%20canadien%20des%20deltaplanes
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Renseignement obtenu du Centre national de sport et de la récréation (1984). 1, record 15, French, - Championnat%20canadien%20des%20deltaplanes
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
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