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POINT DIMINISHING RETURN [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2014-05-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Skydiving, Paragliding and Hang Gliding
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- depress
1, record 1, English, depress
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- pull down 1, record 1, English, pull%20down
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
SASHAY... This is primarily a CFS [Canopy Formation Skydiving] technique intended for losing altitude quickly. It has the effect of diminishing the forward movement and expending altitude. To execute the technique, depress one of the steering toggles to its maximum extent; then at the point where your body has been swung to the side, return the toggle to its up position. 1, record 1, English, - depress
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Parachutisme, parapente et deltaplane
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- abaisser
1, record 1, French, abaisser
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- tirer vers le bas 1, record 1, French, tirer%20vers%20le%20bas
correct
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Virage en zigzag (sashay) [...] Cette technique de formation sous voilure a pour but de perdre de l'altitude rapidement. Elle diminue le mouvement avant et réduit l'altitude. Pour exécuter cette technique, abaissez une des commandes au maximum; ensuite, lorsque votre corps est balancé sur le côté, remontez la commande à sa position élevée. 1, record 1, French, - abaisser
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Economics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- point of diminishing return 1, record 2, English, point%20of%20diminishing%20return
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Économique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- point de rendement décroissant 1, record 2, French, point%20de%20rendement%20d%C3%A9croissant
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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