Best Ways To See India From Air Flashcards

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Aerial

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Happening in the air

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Canopy

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In a paraglider, it is made of strong nylon fabric and keeps the glider in the air.

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Glide

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Floating in the air without the engine

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Rising currents of air

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Air moving upwards with great deal of force

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Amateurs

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People not yet professional in a sport or any other activity

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Tandem

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Two persons doing an activity

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Propane burners

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Gas burners

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Scenic

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A beautiful scene

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Gained prominence

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Became important

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Thrilling

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Exciting

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Panoramic

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A wide view right around

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Pulleys

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Devices used to carry heavy weights

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Free falling

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Falling rapidly; nothing to stop the fall

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Spandex

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Stretchy material

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Hiking boots

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Strong boots covering the ankles, suitable for walking

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Reasonably

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Fairly

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Supervised

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Kept a watch over

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Valid

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Correct, official

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Differently abled

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Positive term for handicapped

20
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Why are hot air balloon launches and landing is carried out either two hours before sunrise or sunset?

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Hot air balloon launches and landings are carried out either two hours before sunrise or sunset as the winds are gentle during these hours. This makes it easier to launch or land the hot air balloon.

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How is para motoring aircraft different from normal paragliding aircraft?

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Para motoring aircraft differs from normal paraglider aircraft as it is depending on the wind flow. It is powered by the engine attached to the light weight aircraft.

22
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Why do people want to go for a plane right to explore the city?

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People like exploring the top attractions of a city from the sky and take photographs from air, to show to their family and friends

23
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What are pre-flight instructions and why are they important?

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Pre-flight instructions are detailed explanations given before takeoff to the airline passengers. All passengers are orally briefed before takeoff. A live demonstration is performed by a flight attendant standing up in the aisle while another flight attendant narrates over the public address system. The information instructions include the following:-
* The location and the use of life vests, life rafts and floating devices.
* All passengers must leave all carry-on bags behind during an evacuation.
* Smoking is not allowed on board, including in the lavatories.
* Using mobile phones is not allowed during flights unless placed in “Airplane Mode”.

24
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Why, in your opinion, is zip line called flying fox?

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Zip line is called flying fox because of the similarity in both activity. Flying fox was originally the name given to the process of tying a rope over any obstacle such as a river or a mountainside, to deliver things to the other side. This has now become an adventure sport where people are harnesses and attached on a wire/rope the help of a pulley at the higher end, people then slide down in a free fall to the other end.

25
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Why are only physically fit people allowed to travel in a hot air balloon?

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Physically fit people are allowed to travel in a hot air balloon because they have to stand for an hour.

26
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What is para motoring?

A

Powered paragliding

27
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What does the minimum number of persons who can book a helicopter ride?

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Three

28
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What is another name for the sport called zip line?

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Flying fox

29
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What is another term used for bungeejumping?

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Dare devil