[Vision2020] Buzzing the cliffs

[Tom Hansen]

This seems more awesome each time I watch it.

Wingsuit flying has got to have the shortest learning curve imaginable.  
There can't be any room for error.

I mean . . . 

How do you learn it?

How do you practice?

You don't accelerate to terminal speed (110 mph - 140 mph) jumping off a 
roof.

Wait a minute . . .

>From Wikipedia at:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wingsuit

"The United States Parachute Association (USPA) recommends in the 
Skydivers Information Manual that any jumper flying a wingsuit for the 
first time have at least 200 jumps and be accompanied by an instructor, or 
500 jumps experience to go without an instructor. Wingsuit manufacturers 
offer training courses and certify instructors."

Well, that sorta explains things . . . not that I am likely to put on my 
bathrobe and jump off a cliff any time soon.

Thanks for (re)sharing this with us, Sunil.

Tom Hansen
Moscow, Idaho
 

 
> 
> I think I sent this out as a Youtube link, but this version, courtesy
o> f my lame helitak friend Mike is much better.  
> 
> http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=1778399&server=vimeo.com&show_ti> 
tle=1
> 
> Sunil
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