Parachute Leap In High Wind Leads To Broken Limb

Parachute Leap In High Wind Leads To Broken Limb

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The video follows Mr. Gwyn Jones, a Welsh parachutist, as he prepares for a high-altitude jump. Due to bad weather, the main jump is postponed, but he performs a demonstration jump from 1,500 feet. Despite initial success, strong winds and a wrong landing position lead to a perilous situation, resulting in a broken leg.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the original height from which Mr. Gwyn Jones planned to jump?

10,000 feet

15,000 feet

20,000 feet

25,000 feet

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was the original parachute jump postponed?

Lack of audience

Equipment failure

Technical difficulties

Adverse weather conditions

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

From what height did Mr. Jones perform the demonstration jump?

2,000 feet

1,000 feet

1,500 feet

2,500 feet

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unexpected challenge did Mr. Jones face during his demonstration jump?

Bird strike

Strong wind

Equipment failure

Parachute malfunction

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of Mr. Jones's landing?

He landed in water

He broke his leg

He landed safely

He landed on a tree