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Record 1 2020-11-18

English

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

A sub-formation of a large formation is called a "piece". Many sequential dives have pieces moving or turning with respect to each other. Piece flying is the result of cooperative efforts from everyone in the piece. Individuals within the piece have specialized flying jobs. These jobs relate to specific piece maneuvers. Successful piece flying is doing your job and letting others do their job.

CONT

Jump no. 10 ... : To introduce "piece flying". You and your instructor will ... form a stairstep ... [he] will initiate a 180 - degree turn towards you. You then grip-switch to your instructor's other leg and he will turn the stairstep in the opposite direction. ... You will grip-shift into a caterpillar and [he] will initiate a slow 360-degree barrel roll ...

OBS

piece flying: A type of flying formation in skydiving.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Parachutisme, parapente et deltaplane
CONT

L'Acro 2 a été spécifiquement développée pour effectuer des acrobaties, du vol en formation et du vol freestyle. La conception de l'Acro 2 augmente considérablement la manœuvrabilité, offrant de nouvelles possibilités dans les positions telles que le vol sur le dos, les acrobaties et le vol relatif.

OBS

vol en formation : terme employé pour l'aviation et pour le parachutisme. En parachutisme, ce terme englobe le vol relatif (VR) et tout saut collectif.

Spanish

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Record 2 2012-08-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
DEF

A flight of a number of aircraft that, by prior arrangement among the pilots, normally operate as a single aircraft with regard to navigation and position reports.

OBS

formation flight: term and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee; term officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pilotage et navigation aérienne
DEF

Vol de plusieurs aéronefs qui, après accord préalable, sont considérés normalement comme un seul aéronef en matière de navigation et de compte rendu de position.

OBS

vol en formation : terme et définition normalisés par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne; terme uniformisé par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Pilotaje y navegación aérea
OBS

vuelo en formación: término aceptado oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI).

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