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PARAPENTE [3 records]
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
- paraglider
1, record 1, English, paraglider
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- glider 2, record 1, English, glider
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A parachute shaped like a glider wing that allows [its user] to take off from a mountain, or from a flat terrain using a winch, and gain altitude by finding rising air currents. 3, record 1, English, - paraglider
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
With a paraglider, you actually fly like a bird, soaring upwards on currents of air. Paraglider pilots routinely stay aloft for 3 hours or more, climb to elevations of 15,000 feet, and go cross-country for vast distances. 4, record 1, English, - paraglider
Record 1, Key term(s)
- para-glider
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Parachutisme, parapente et deltaplane
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- parapente
1, record 1, French, parapente
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le parapente est constitué d'une aile elliptique à caissons en tissu souple, reliée par de nombreuses cordelettes (les suspentes) à un harnais dans lequel le pilote prend place en position assise. Pour contrôler la direction et la vitesse, il peut soit tirer sur les freins, qui changent la forme du bord de fuite de l'aile, soit se pencher de côté dans le harnais. Point de vue pratique, le parapente se range facilement dans un sac à dos et peut donc être transporté aisément sur n'importe quel site de décollage. 2, record 1, French, - parapente
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Comme son nom l'indique, le parapente est à l'origine un parachute de pente, c'est-à-dire qu'il requiert une petite montagne de laquelle on pourra s'élancer [...] 3, record 1, French, - parapente
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le terme «parapente» désigne l'appareil tout comme la discipline. 4, record 1, French, - parapente
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Paracaidismo, parapente y vuelo con ala delta
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- parapente
1, record 1, Spanish, parapente
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2020-11-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Skydiving, Paragliding and Hang Gliding
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- paragliding
1, record 2, English, paragliding
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- parapente 2, record 2, English, parapente
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A sport resembling hang-gliding, using a wide, parachute-like canopy attached to the body by a harness, allowing a person to glide after jumping from or being hauled to a height. 3, record 2, English, - paragliding
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Parachutisme, parapente et deltaplane
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- parapente
1, record 2, French, parapente
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Depuis le début des années 90, le parapente est un sport en pleine expansion. Au Québec, nous disposons d'excellentes écoles qui donnent des cours de formation en parapente et de clubs de parapente fort bien organisés. Le parapente a maintenant atteint un niveau de maturité solide au niveau du design. Le parapente est avec le deltaplane la forme de vol plané la moins coûteuse, mais non la moins riche en sensations! Le parapente permet un vol assis avec une vue du paysage sans obstructions. 2, record 2, French, - parapente
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
La pratique du parapente permet à ses adeptes de réaliser des vols allant jusqu'à 200 km sans autre bruit que celui de l'air dans la voile, à la découverte de paysages fantastiques [...] 3, record 2, French, - parapente
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme «parapente» provient de parachute de pente. 2, record 2, French, - parapente
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le terme «parapente» désigne la discipline tout comme l'appareil. 4, record 2, French, - parapente
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Paracaidismo, parapente y vuelo con ala delta
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- parapente
1, record 2, Spanish, parapente
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-09-11
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
- Skydiving, Paragliding and Hang Gliding
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- powered parachute
1, record 3, English, powered%20parachute
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- paramotor 2, record 3, English, paramotor
correct
- powered paraglider 2, record 3, English, powered%20paraglider
correct
- PPG 3, record 3, English, PPG
correct
- PPG 3, record 3, English, PPG
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Safe, easy to fly, and inexpensive to own, powered parachutes let you go low and slow, at exactly the pace and the place to see what you're up there to see! 1, record 3, English, - powered%20parachute
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
- Parachutisme, parapente et deltaplane
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- paramoteur
1, record 3, French, paramoteur
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- parachute à moteur 2, record 3, French, parachute%20%C3%A0%20moteur
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Parapente propulsé par un moteur à hélice [dont] la voile fait près de 30 mètres de largeur et [dont] le moteur pèse moins de 50 livres [...] 3, record 3, French, - paramoteur
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo y accesorios deportivos
- Paracaidismo, parapente y vuelo con ala delta
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- paramotor
1, record 3, Spanish, paramotor
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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