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FEDERATION AERONAUTIQUE INTERNATIONALE [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2014-04-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Skydiving, Paragliding and Hang Gliding
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Sport Parachuting Association
1, record 1, English, Canadian%20Sport%20Parachuting%20Association
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- CSPA 2, record 1, English, CSPA
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Canadian Sport Parachuting Association (CSPA), through affiliation with the Aero Club of Canada (ACC), is Canada's representative to the Federation Aeronautique Internationale (FAI), and is thereby the official sport organization for sport parachuting in Canada. Incorporated in 1956, CSPA promotes safe, enjoyable sport parachuting through cooperation and adherence to our self-imposed rules and recommendations. CSPA is run by its members and member groups, joined together, voluntarily, for our mutual benefit. 3, record 1, English, - Canadian%20Sport%20Parachuting%20Association
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 Parachutisme Sportif
1, record 1, French, Association%20Canadienne%20de%20Parachutisme%20Sportif
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- ACPS 2, record 1, French, ACPS
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Étant affiliée à l'Aéroclub du Canada(AC), l'Association Canadienne de Parachutisme Sportif(ACPS) représente le Canada au sein de la Fédération Aéronautique Internationale(FAI), ce qui en fait l'organisme sportif officiel du parachutisme sportif au Canada. Incorporée en 1956, l'ACPS fait la promotion de la pratique sécuritaire et agréable du parachutisme sportif grâce à la coopération de tous les membres et à l'observance des règlements et recommandations exigées par les membres. L'ACPS est gérée par ses membres ainsi que par ses groupes affiliés, c'est un travail d’équipe accompli par des bénévoles pour le bénéfice de tous. 3, record 1, French, - Association%20Canadienne%20de%20Parachutisme%20Sportif
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2014-03-14
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Skydiving, Paragliding and Hang Gliding
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- certificate of proficiency
1, record 2, English, certificate%20of%20proficiency
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- CoP 1, record 2, English, CoP
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... certificates of proficiency, once issued, may not be withdrawn, unless obtained by fraudulent means; however [they] are only valid with an active CSPA [Canadian Sport Parachuting Association] membership. 1, record 2, English, - certificate%20of%20proficiency
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Parachutisme, parapente et deltaplane
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- brevet de compétence
1, record 2, French, brevet%20de%20comp%C3%A9tence
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- BdC 1, record 2, French, BdC
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un brevet de compétence de l'ACPS [Association canadienne de parachutisme sportif] ou de la FAI [Fédération Aéronautique Internationale] une fois obtenu, ne peut être retiré à moins qu'il n’ ait été obtenu de façon frauduleuse. 1, record 2, French, - brevet%20de%20comp%C3%A9tence
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-03-09
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Skydiving, Paragliding and Hang Gliding
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- sequence
1, record 3, English, sequence
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Formation changes during a jump as directed by the competition rules. 2, record 3, English, - sequence
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Parachutisme, parapente et deltaplane
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- séquence
1, record 3, French, s%C3%A9quence
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Seules retenues par la F. A. I.(Fédération aéronautique internationale) et ayant valeur internationale, les compétitions dites de «séquences» consistent en enchaînements de figures libres ou imposées [...] 2, record 3, French, - s%C3%A9quence
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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