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The 20 pages that link to Parachute, each with the reason it gives.

• Terminal velocityRelated: Its large area sharply lowers the terminal speed of a falling skydiver.

• Risk compensationRelated: Perceived protection may alter willingness to undertake hazardous activities.

• Nylon 6,6Related: Nylon 6,6 became a strong, lightweight material for parachute canopies.

• Hang glidingRelated: Pilots carry reserve parachutes for emergencies that make the glider uncontrollable.

• Space capsuleRelated: Capsules deploy parachutes to reduce speed before landing or splashdown.

• Jean-Pierre BlanchardRelated: Blanchard promoted parachute demonstrations as a way to descend safely from balloons.

• Wingsuit flyingRelated: A wingsuit flight ordinarily ends with parachute deployment for landing.

• Felix BaumgartnerRelated: Baumgartner deployed a parachute to control his descent and land safely.

• D. B. CooperRelated: Cooper requested parachutes and used one to leave the aircraft in flight.