Sports - Air Sports

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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

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

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

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

Ex: Hang gliding requires a strong understanding of wind patterns and control .

the practice of performing precise and intricate maneuvers with an aircraft

Ex: Spectators watched in awe as the aircraft executed a series of aerobatics over the airfield .

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

Ex: Air racing tests pilots ' skills in high-speed aerial navigation .

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

Ex: Competitions in land sailing can be fiercely competitive , requiring both speed and precision .

the sport or activity of flying by using a motorized paraglider

Ex: Learning to control the wing is essential for safe paramotoring .

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

Ex: The safety briefing covered the basics of microlighting and emergency procedures .

the sport of parachuting from a fixed structure or cliff

Ex: He 's planning a BASE jumping expedition in Switzerland next month .

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

Ex: Learning proper body positioning is crucial for successful wingsuit flying .

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

Ex: The team prepared to launch their balloons early in the morning .
landing [noun]

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

Ex: The Mars rover 's landing was a significant achievement for space exploration .
soaring [noun]

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

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

Ex: He filmed his freefall technique to review and improve his form .
tracking [noun]

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

Ex: Advanced wingsuit flyers focus on improving their tracking .

the activity of flying an aircraft over long distances

Ex: The club organizes cross-country flying events every summer for its members .