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skydiving
skydiving
[noun]

the activity or sport in which individuals jump from a flying aircraft and do special moves while falling before opening their parachute at a specified distance to land on the ground

Ex: Skydiving offers an unparalleled adrenaline rush as participants experience the thrill of jumping out of an aircraft and soaring through the sky. 
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parachuting

the activity of jumping down from a flying plane with a parachute

Ex: She felt an adrenaline rush like never before when parachuting out of an airplane for the first time. 
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paragliding

the practice of falling or jumping off height to float in the air using a parachute as a sport or hobby

Ex: She tried paragliding for the first time during her vacation in the mountains. 
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hang gliding

a sport or activity where a person flies through the air using a glider

Ex: She dreamed of hang gliding over the cliffs by the ocean. 
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aerobatics

the practice of performing precise and intricate maneuvers with an aircraft

Ex: He is renowned for his breathtaking aerobatics performances at airshows. 
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air racing

a competitive sport where airplanes or other aerial vehicles race against each other

Ex: Air racing championships attract participants from around the globe. 
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land sailing

the sport of racing or cruising across land in a wheeled vehicle powered by wind

Ex: The beach was ideal for land sailing due to its flat, wide expanse and steady breeze. 
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paramotoring

the sport or activity of flying by using a motorized paraglider

Ex: Paramotoring combines paragliding with a motorized engine for powered flight. 
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microlighting

the sport or activity of flying lightweight, small aircraft, typically with a single-seat

Ex: Microlighting requires careful training and understanding of aerodynamics. 
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BASE jumping

the sport of parachuting from a fixed structure or cliff

Ex: BASE jumping requires courage and precise technique. 
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wingsuit flying

the sport of gliding through the air using a specialized jumpsuit with fabric wings

Ex: Wingsuit flying requires extensive training and experience. 
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to launch
to launch
[Verb]

to begin flight by taking off from the ground, typically using wind or mechanical assistance

Ex: The pilot launched the hang glider smoothly from the top of the hill. 
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landing
landing
[noun]

the act of an aircraft or spacecraft arriving on the ground or a solid surface

Ex: The astronauts successfully completed the landing on the surface of the Moon. 
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soaring
soaring
[noun]

the practice of flying a glider or sailplane using naturally occurring air currents

Ex: The glider club hosts events to promote the sport of soaring among aviation enthusiasts. 
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freefall technique

the specific skills and maneuvers used during skydiving or other air sports involving unpowered descent

Ex: Learning proper freefall technique is crucial for skydiving safely. 
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tracking
tracking
[noun]

the technique in wingsuit flying where a flyer controls their forward speed and descent rate to maintain a specific flight path

Ex: Proper tracking is essential for maintaining stability during the dive. 
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cross-country flying

the activity of flying an aircraft over long distances

Ex: Cross-country flying requires careful route planning and navigation skills. 
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