a cord used instead of a ripcord to open a parachute; the cord is attached at one end to the aircraft and temporarily attached to the pack of a parachute at the other; it opens the parachute after the jumper is clear of the plane
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static line::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | cord |
Examples of static line
static line
The rest of us had our parachute cords hooked to a static line in the plane.
From the courier-journal.com
A second rope or static line is useful if setting up a top rope.
From the denverpost.com
The parachutes are usually deployed by a static line.
From the en.wikipedia.org
The parachutes were overhead static line.
From the en.wikipedia.org
One paratrooper's static line failed to release him, and he dangled behind the aircraft until he could cut himself loose with a knife.
From the time.com
This kind of deployment is also used by student skydivers going through a static line progression, a kind of student program.
From the en.wikipedia.org
One team was lost before the event started after a member was injured Thursday during training for a static line parachute jump.
From the orlandosentinel.com
A series of attachments were provided to secure any glasses, hats and jackets as well as a latch to keep you attached to a static line, for safety.
From the couriermail.com.au
After guide-led simulation drills, we donned gray and blue prisonlike jumpsuits, hard hats and radio headsets and locked in to a static line anchored to a handrail.
From the orlandosentinel.com
