BALLOON FLYING HANDBOOK
 

Glossary "U"

ACCORDION FOLDING

The folding of the canopy for stacking in the container prior to closing.

 

 

 

AIRFRAME AND POWERPLANT MECHANIC

Any person certificated by the FAA to perform maintenance or inspections on an aircraft's airframe or powerplant.

 

 

APEX

The center and topmost point of a round parachute canopy.

 

 

 
 
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