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paraplane
paraplane n.
Brit. 
/ˈparəpleɪn/
, /ˈparəpleɪn/U.S. /ˈpɛrəˌpleɪn/
(a) a pair of fabric wings attached to a rigid framework which a parachutist can wear to allow gliding; (b) a lightweight framework suspended from a parachute and powered by a propeller; (also occasionally) a paraglider./ˈpɛrəˌpleɪn/ΘΚΠ
society > travel > air or space travel > a means of conveyance through the air > parachute > [noun] > parachute device consisting of wings
paraplane1942
parawing1960
1942 A. M. Low Parachutes 111 In Russia, some years ago, a young engineer, B. Pavlov, invented what he called a ‘paraplane’ which consisted essentially of two wings made of heavy linen stretched over a duralumin frame~work. These were strapped to the back of the parachutist and enabled him to glide before opening his parachute.
1974 Sport Parachutist June 18/1 Ten paraplane jumpers who are all..experienced paraplane flyers.
1995 Philadelphia Inquirer 7 Aug. f1/1 Sky Pirates, a small outfit in Burlington County,..has been teaching thrill-seekers how to fly a Paraplane, a combination go-cart and parachute.
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