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ASSISTOR POCKET [2 records]

Record 1 2012-03-09

English

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

One of two pockets sewn on the top of either side of the deployment sleeve on a parachute intended to give additional lift when the pilot-chute is pulling the sleeve.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Parachutisme, parapente et deltaplane
DEF

Écopes de tissu disposées au sommet du fourreau de voilure afin de l'ancrer dans la masse d'air et assister l'extracteur lors de l'opération d'épanouissement.

Spanish

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Record 2 1988-10-19

English

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

[In a parachute] air scoops at the top of a sleeve which provide drag and aid in anchoring the sleeve as the canopy is pulled out.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Forces aéroportées
  • Parachutisme, parapente et deltaplane
DEF

Prises d'air sur le dessus d'une gaine qui produisent une force de traînée et permettent d'immobiliser la gaine au moment de l'expulsion de la voilure.

Spanish

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