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Translation glossary: Paragliding & Free Flight Glossary

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LiftRising air. Either due to thermals, ridge (mechanicl lift) or converging air masses. 
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Lift to drag ratio (l/d)A comparison of the lift forces to the drag forces. 
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LinesThe rigging which connects the canopy to the harness. 
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localsThe resident avian life, especially birds capable of soaring. Generally, if these guys are flying without flapping, it will be soarable for their clumsy human counterparts as well. When pilots spot the locals soaring near launch, they unpack their gliders in a hurry. 
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Lock-outAn out-of-control swinging of the glider to one side with a subsequent nose dive while towing. 
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Log bookA book used to list flights and achievements. 
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LZLanding zone. It’s a good idea to get there before landing. 
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LZLanding Zone 
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magic airA gentle lift that is so widespread one can stay aloft effortlessly, magically. 
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Maximum glide ratioThe best possible glide ratio for a given pilot and glider combination. 
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MicrometeorologyIs an offshoot of meteorology dealing with small-scale weather patterns. 
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Milking the LinesUntangling the paraglider lines while on the ground. 
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Min sink speedUsually achieved with the use of some braking. 
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Minimum sink rateThe slowest descent rate possible with a given pilot and glider combination. 
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MslAbbreviation for mean sea level that indicates the height above the sea level. 
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MSLMean Sea Level 
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NOTAMMeans[Notice to Airmen] and contain information concerning the establishment or the change of condition of use of any aeronautical facility, service, procedure or hazard, the timely knowledge of which is essential for personnel concerned with flight operations. 
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novaan Austrian paraglider manufacturer, whose wings (X-Act, Carbon, Artax) are flown and recommended by Flying Fysh for their safety and reliability in flight. Check out the Nova website or contact us for more information. 
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Orographic liftAscenting air current produced by the prevailing wind when forced to follow the mountain\'s contour towards the peak. 
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PantiesWhat hang glider pilots call paragliders affectionately. (\"Bags\" in Israel). 
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ParablendTo wrap your wing and/or lines in the propeler of a paramotor. 
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Parachutal stall or Deep stallThis situation is invariably accidentally imposed on the pilot and is not a B line stall, which is a controlled stall. 
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paraspectivea tendency for paraglider pilots to view notable accomplishments and bad incidents out of perspective. Accounts for the phenomenon where pilots experience a massive collapse but a mere tip tuck is witnessed by a third party. 
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parkedThe inability of a paraglider or hang glider to move forward into a headwind. Also referred to as zero penetration. 
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Parking or ParaparkWhen the wind speed matches paraglider\'s airspeed 
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passive flyingopposite to active flying. Pilots guilty of passive flying are affectionately known to their peers as \"solo passengers\". 
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PGParaGlider 
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PGAcronym for Paragliding 
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pilot in commanda trained and certified person ultimately responsible for the safe operation of an aircraft during flight. 
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PitchRotation about the lateral axis which is an axis from side to side Amount of nose up or nose down. 
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plfacronym for Parachute Landing Fall, a hard landing technique developed by military parachutists. The idea is to absorb and spread the shock of landing progressively - legs together with knees bent slightly at initial touchdown, the pilot then rolls smoothly down one side of the body and across the back. 
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Polar curveA graph or diagram where descent rate and flying speed are recorded. 
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Polar curveA graph showing the peformance of a wing based on it\'s airspeed and sink rate. The tanget from the origin to the curve shows the speed for best glide. The best glide speed varies with changes in lift/sink and wind conditions (head/tail wind). 
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PorosityThe measure of the amount of air that can pass through the wing\'s material. 
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poundWorse than bounce. 
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PPGPowered ParaGlider 
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Preflight checkA careful inspection of the entire flying system before inflation. 
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Projected areaProjected span x average chord. 
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Propelleras in all aviation, is nothing more than a spinning wing that provides thrust. 
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pucker factorThe degree of anxiety experienced by the pilot. 
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pulled apexa term used to describe a round (solid cloth) parachute canopy with an additional line pulling down the apex of the dome, resulting in faster opening times and slower descent rates, but sacrificing some vertical stability in the process. 
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qnhacronym for standard pressure (1013.2 hectopascals) measured at mean sea level at one atmosphere. Used as an altimeter setting. Area QNH refers to a reference pressure setting applicable for all aviation activities in a particular area. 
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Race to goalStarting point to arrival point (usually landing point). 
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Radiation fogFormed at night in light to moderate winds when the air is cooled by the ground which itself has been cooled by radiation. In the absence of moisture or during strong wind conditions fog does not occur. 
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Rapid link (quick link)A small looped device used to attach risers to a harness 
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ReflexAn upward bending of the rear of an airfoil to prevent dives. 
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Relative HumidityThe Relative Humidity expresses how much moisture is in the air, as a percentage of the total moisture the air can contain at the current temperature. 
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Relative windIs produced by our wing during forward motion in the air. It has the same axis but opposite direction to the flight path. 
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Reserve parachuteA conventional parachute worn for use in case of emergency. 
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Reverse launchingInvolves turning around to face the wing and pulling it up, then turning back around to run for takeoff. 
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