A bit less scary action, nicer music and a bit more insight into what goes on.

I don't get it? We know enough about aerodynamics. Why would you design something with a glide ratio of 2:1 other than having seen something like it in a Batman comic?? And then you've got to find a 2:1 hill to jump off. Why not extend the wing span 30 cm beyond finger tips for a glide ratio of 3:1? That would open up many more suitable hills. Or is that not allowed? What a random sport.

dont forget its the arms holding the wings in shape, not carbon fibre.

saltiest1 said...

only 188 jumps to go and i get my wing suit.

I'd love to give one a go if there were mountains around so took up HG instead, 15/1. Flown Halls Head a few times. How many jumps do you need total to earn your wings?

saltiest1 said...

dont forget its the arms holding the wings in shape, not carbon fibre.

I have read that the performance is directly affected by the body position of the flyer, and holding good body position is very strenuous.

So I'm guessing, you plan your flight based on where you want to go, where you have to go to get a safe exit, and how long you think you can hold the body position.

saltiest1 said...

dont forget its the arms holding the wings in shape, not carbon fibre.

Yet....