Many people for hundreds of years have tried to fly. People tried flying by jumping from tall buildings or high mountain tops. The Chinese Emperor Shin was the first man to fly. Emperor Shin jumped from a tower. He used two large hats. Emperor Shin did not really fly. He landed on the ground. He was the first parachutist.

This is a parachute.

parachute

A parachutist is a person who takes a free fall from the air. The person uses a special instrument. The person arrives safely on the ground.

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