2. What is it?
Is the technique of launching of humans from certain height, using a parachute for cushion the
impact of the landing.
The first known attempt to parachute took place in Cordoba (Spain), in 852
3. Is it a team sport or individually?
This sport can be done by team or individually.
The groups can be made of: 2,4,8,12 or 20 people.
4. Where does it happen?
It can be done from any aircraft such as an airplane, helicopter,hot air
balloon or from a fixed object.
The place of practice of this sport is the sky.
5. What type of training does the athlete do?
Parachuting is connecting to the parachute flight jumps that are gained from joining experiences:
-Static line: the rope is tied to a static object assisted.
-Assisted opening: the balance is made with the instructor.
-Skydiving is connected to the parachute flight jumps that are gained from joining experiencias:
static line the rope is tied to a static object assisted opening the instructor accompanies the
person to the descent.The tandem jump the trainee and the person are united by a special
herness.
6. Equipment needed
Each paratrooper has got:
-Two parachutes:One main and one reserve
-They can get caught in a container with a harness on their back or chest
-The use of glasses and altimeter is recommended. If the paratrooper
requires it, you can wear a helmet, pant or suit, gloves, shoes or boots
7. DAVID GRAUWELS
He is known because he won de world champion of
parachuting .He's Belgian,and he is 38 years old.
His hobbies are soccer sports,reading,running,
mountain biking and DJ.
