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360 TURNS [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-11-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Skydiving, Paragliding and Hang Gliding
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- spiral dive
1, record 1, English, spiral%20dive
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- 360° turns 2, record 1, English, 360%C2%B0%20turns
correct, see observation, plural
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
SPIRAL DIVE. When you turn a series of tightening 360s the paraglider will enter a spiral - a highly banked turn with rapid height loss. The longer you hold the inside brake on, the faster the turn becomes. Safe descent rates of 8 metres/second (500 ft/min approx.) are possible in a spiral dive, but at these high speeds and G-forces it is easy to become disorientated, so you must pay particular attention to altitude. 3, record 1, English, - spiral%20dive
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
It is possible to achieve sink rates as high as 5 or 6 metres/second by linking 360° turns [i.e. in a spiral dive - although the French says linking turns]. 2, record 1, English, - spiral%20dive
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
360° turns: term used in the plural. 4, record 1, English, - spiral%20dive
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Parachutisme, parapente et deltaplane
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- 360 engagés
1, record 1, French, 360%20engag%C3%A9s
correct, see observation, masculine noun, plural
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- 360 enchaînés 2, record 1, French, 360%20encha%C3%AEn%C3%A9s
correct, see observation, masculine noun, plural
- 360° engagés 3, record 1, French, 360%C2%B0%20engag%C3%A9s
correct, see observation, masculine noun, plural
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On parle de 360 engagés quand le pilote, à haute altitude, engage un virage à 360° et le poursuit jusqu'à faire 3 ou 4 tours, ce qui l'amène à réaliser une spirale. C'est une technique qui nécessite tout de même une maîtrise du vol. La force centrifuge augmente à chaque tour et n'est pas à négliger, ni le taux de chute qui peut dépasser les 10 m/s. 4, record 1, French, - 360%20engag%C3%A9s
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Au cours de 360° enchaînés, des taux de chute de l'ordre de 5 à 6 m/s sont atteints. 2, record 1, French, - 360%20engag%C3%A9s
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Termes utilisés au pluriel. 5, record 1, French, - 360%20engag%C3%A9s
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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