unclecharlie95

with clogs on of course BASEstore.it

Damn it man, you let my secret out! It was the balastic flatulance caused by a dodgy taco that helped me fly so far BASEstore.it

I wanted to avoid any chance of going head down on exit ....It didn't work I need some of them glove thingies BASEstore.it

we can just do it twice BASEstore.it

Scott I was serious about the 'Z'!! Its not one of my 'impossimations' you know BASEstore.it

sitting on a log, with no friends see attached BASEstore.it

hahaha How about the S5 Blade vs Vampire V-1 Death Match We will just deny any reports that we were seen drinking beer together and declaring our love for one another BASEstore.it

A big way formation in the shape of the letter 'Z'

Hey Yuri, you raise some very valid points. I would like think that in the future the minimum number of jumps required for wingsuits will decrease (especially with suits like the Prodigy and Access). The wingsuit discipline is still new so we must not rush just because we made it in the door. Wingsuit instructors help guarantee a standard of training and one that is inline with the manufacturers' recommendations. They are also useful for obvious commercial reasons, so i doubt they will be going away anytime soon. This is not to say that the way we teach wingsuit flying will not evolve. But anyway back to the matter in hand, for the moment I don't want to change the FAQ again!! J BASEstore.it

Thanks to everyone for taking time to read through the FAQ and provide feedback. I have incorporated nearly all the suggestions made. For sure in the future there will be other improvements that can be made as the discipline evolves. J BASEstore.it

Wingsuit Flying Forum FAQ About this FAQ The information contained in this FAQ has been collected from posts made on the wingsuit forum and various web resources. Thank you to all of the contributors. 1. Prerequisites for wingsuit flying: To try a wingsuit you must be a current, licensed skydiver with 500 jumps total OR 200 jumps in the last 18 months. (Note: these rules vary in some countries; please consult your skydiving governing body to be sure) 2. I don't meet the requirements yet / What kind of drills and skydives can I do to prepare myself for my first wingsuit flight? Tracking dives are excellent training to understand the dynamics of wingsuit flight (high forward speed, reduced descent rate and the need to plan your flight path). Freeflying also helps develop useful air skills. Perform solo jumps going through the exit, flight path, wave-off and deployment procedures. Experiment with putting your arms and legs into a wingsuit position after exit. (Practice deploying by putting both your hands behind your back and throwing your pilot chute symmetrically as well as doing the wave off with your legs.) Read the wingsuit manuals available on the manufacturers' websites for more details of wingsuit procedures. 3. I've done 150 jumps in the last 12 months, why do I need to have 200 jumps before I can jump wingsuit? Like any thing else you take into freefall, be it a sky-board, a camera helmet or a wingsuit, it makes the skydive more complicated and therefore more demanding. The wingsuit restricts your movement and adds complications to your exit, freefall, deployment and ability to deal with some malfunctions. 4. Okay, I meet the requirements what do I do next? To make your first wingsuit flight it is highly recommended to talk to a wingsuit instructor or an experienced wingsuit pilot. They should also be able to provide you with a demo suit to try. The instructor / experienced pilot will be able to explain the required procedures to you and make sure you have understood them correctly. 5. There are no wingsuit instructors or experienced wingsuit pilots at my dropzone, what can I do? It is strongly recommended to consult a wingsuit instructor / experienced wingsuit pilot before jumping a wingsuit regardless of your experience level. If you have more than 500 jumps you *could* jump a wingsuit on your own after thoroughly preparing yourself by reading all the available information from the wingsuit manufacturer / on the internet and after ample drill practice on the ground. If you have less than 500 jumps we strongly recommend you try harder to locate a wingsuit instructor / experienced pilot. Contact the manufacturers for assistance. 6. I want to buy a wingsuit, where can I get one? http://www.tonysuits.com http://www.bird-man.com http://www.phoenix-fly.com http://www.matterclothing.com http://www.flyyourbody.com http://www.pressurized.at http://www.jii-wings.com Also check the classified section of dropzone.com for 2nd hand suits. The flybirdman.com website also contains a lot of useful information on the different suits available and about wingsuit flying in general: http://www.flybirdman.com 7. There are too many to choose from, how do I know which one I should buy!? Searching the old posts on the dropzone.com wingsuit forum will usually provide you with user reviews of all the suits. The best option as with any product is to try the suit in person and form your own opinion. Always check the manufacturers' requirements for each specific suit. There are suits aimed at beginner, beginner/ intermediate and experienced wingsuit pilots. First timers should always use a beginner suit for their first few jumps. It is common for first timers to rent or borrow a beginner suit before going on to purchase their own suit. 8. What equipment do I need to fly a wingsuit? In addition to your rig and wingsuit the following are recommended: -BOC deployment system (no pullout / PUD or bungee collapsible PC) -A large docile main canopy, especially for your initial jumps -Helmet -Goggles -Wrist mounted altimeter (chest mounted altimeters can give false readings) -AAD (although the AAD may not work if you fly slower than the minimum activation speed) -Audible altimeter -Hook knife, mounted in a location other than your legstrap (legstrap will be difficult to access inside the suit) Optional equipment: -Freefall computer to record descent rate (e.g. Neptune, ProTrack etc) -GPS unit (to record 3D flight path of wingsuit to calculate glide ratio) If you intend to perform many wingsuit skydives you could consider the following modifications to your skydiving rig: -Longer bridle -Dynamic / open corners on your container main tray -Slightly larger pilot chute 9. I want to do Wingsuit BASE jumping! Wingsuit BASE jumping is a dangerous activity that has claimed several lives so far. You must be an experienced BASE jumper and experienced wingsuit pilot before attempting to combine the two. For further information check out the Advice for Starting Wingsuit BASE here: http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/safety/detail_page.cgi?ID=506 10. Hmmm, this FAQ sucks, it didn't answer my question!? Any feedback will be greatly appreciated and will allow us to update and improve this document. Before posting to the forum BE SURE to use the Search Forum feature to confirm you are not asking a question that has already been asked before. PM unclecharlie95 with your feedback. For videos of wingsuits in flight be sure to check out the wingsuit section of http://www.skydivingmovies.com Welcome to the flock! FAQ by Skyflyingbecca, Mccordia and Unclecharlie95 BASEstore.it

All the entries will be posted at the end of the competition. J BASEstore.it

Agreed Tom, i think i will remove the names of any specific suits. I will wait another day before incorporating the feedback. J BASEstore.it

comes with air conditioning BASEstore.it

Congratulations! Keep up the good work!

Fido IS in the competition, don't worry. He just has to take some new photos and another ok shot BASEstore.it

me and fido are using the Canon 350D, seems a good entry level camera. 8 megapixel and reasonable price now. BASEstore.it

no, of course not. But if you look like a gorilla... BASEstore.it

Hey Guys and Gals, Jarno, Rebecca and myself have made up a draft FAQ. Please read it and let us know your feedback. Once we agree on the final content I'll ask Tom to sticky the FAQ to the top of the forum. ----------------------------------------- Wingsuit Forum FAQ About this FAQ The information contained in this FAQ has been collected from posts made on the wingsuit forum and various web resources. Thank you to all of the contributors. 1. Pre-requisites for wingsuit flying: To try a wingsuit you must be a current, licensed skydiver with 500 skydives total OR 200 jumps in the last 18 months. (Note: these rules vary in some countries; please consult your skydiving governing body to be sure) 2. I don't meet the requirements yet / What kind of drills and skydives can I do to prepare myself for my first wingsuit flight? Tracking dives are excellent training to understand the dynamics of wingsuit flight (high forward speed, reduced decent rate and the need to plan your flight path). Perform solo jumps going through the exit, flight path, wave-off and deployment procedures. Experiment with putting your arms and legs into a wingsuit position after exit. (Practice deploying by putting both your hands behind your back and throwing your pilot cute symmetrically as well as doing the wave off with your legs.) Read the wingsuit manuals available on the manufacturers websites for more details of wingsuit procedures. 3. I've done 150 jumps in the last 12 months, why do I need to have 200 jumps before I can jump wingsuit? Like any thing else you take into freefall, be it a sky-board, a camera helmet or a wingsuit, it makes the skydive more complicated and therefore more demanding. The wingsuit restricts your movement and adds complications to your exit, freefall, deployment and ability to deal with some malfunctions. 4. Okay, I meet the requirements what do I do next? To make your first wingsuit flight it is highly recommended to talk to a wingsuit instructor or an experienced wingsuit pilot. They should also be able to provide you with a demo suit to try. The instructor / experienced pilot will be able to explain the required procedures to you and make sure you have understood them correctly. 5. There are no wingsuit instructors or experienced wingsuit pilots at my dropzone, what can I do? It is strongly recommended to consult a wingsuit instructor / experienced wingsuit pilot before jumping a wingsuit regardless of your experience level. If you have more than 500 jumps you *could* jump a wingsuit on your own after thoroughly preparing yourself by reading all the available information from the wingsuit manufacturer / on the internet and after ample drill practice on the ground. If you have less than 500 jumps we strongly recommend you try harder to locate a wingsuit instructor / experienced pilot. Contact the manufacturers for assistance. 6. I want to buy a wingsuit, where can I get one? http://www.bird-man.com http://www.phoenix-fly.com http://www.matterclothing.com http://www.flyyourbody.com http://www.pressurized.at http://www.jii-wings.com Also check the classified section of dropzone.com for 2nd hand suits. The flybirdman.com website also contains alot of useful information on the different suits available and about wingsuit flying in general: http://www.flybirdman.com 7. There are too many to choose from, how do I know which one I should buy!? The wingsuits designed for beginners are: - Phoenix-Fly: Prodigy - Bird-Man: Classic II - Fly your body: Access Searching the old posts on the dropzone.com wingsuit forum will usually provide you with user reviews of all the suits. The best option as with any product is to try the suit in person and form your own opinion. 8. What special equipment do I need to fly a wingsuit? In addition to your rig and wingsuit the following are recommended: -BOC deployment system (not pullout or bungee collapsible PC) -A large docile main canopy, especially for your initial jumps -Helmet -Goggles -Wrist mounted altimeter (chest mounted altimeters can give false readings) -AAD -Audible altimeter -Hook knife, mounted in a location other than your legstrap (legstrap will be difficult to access inside the suit) Optional equipment: -Freefall computer to record decent rate (e.g. Neptune, ProTrack etc) -GPS unit (to record 3D flight path of wingsuit to calculate glide ratio) If you intend to perform many wingsuit skydives you could consider the following modifications to your skydiving rig: -longer bridle -dynamic / open corners on your container main tray -slightly larger pilot chute 9. I want to do Wingsuit BASE jumping! Wingsuit BASE jumping is a dangerous activity that has claimed several lives so far. You must be an experienced BASE jumper and experienced wingsuit pilot before attempting to combine the two. For further information check out the Advice for Starting Wingsuit BASE here: http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/safety/detail_page.cgi?ID=506 10. Hmmm, this FAQ sucks, it didn't answer my question!? Any feedback will be greatly appreciated and will allow us to update and improve this document. Before posting to the forum BE SURE to use the Search Forum feature to confirm you are not asking a question that has already been asked before. PM unclecharlie95 with your feedback. For videos of wingsuits in flight be sure to check out the wingsuit section of http://www.skydivingmovies.com FAQ by Skyflyingbecca, Mccordia and Unclecharlie95 BASEstore.it

here is an "ok" shot BASEstore.it

what the Italian Dolomites Different place. Can't name sites BASEstore.it

Sweet! I tried watching the first scene as well. Is this an example of the world famous Dutch humor!? BASEstore.it

Yes. A place in the Italian Dolomites... BASEstore.it

I can see some airflow interference between suit / skis. But hell I think it would be worth trying BASEstore.it

This discussion is similar to the age old "Freefall under a drogue is not freefall" (Joe Kittinger and Tandems...) Regardless of it being a "true" landing or not it will be an incredible human achievement that I am sure all of us would LOVE to see happen