Wingsuit Flying
10 incredible wingsuit flights that took skydiving to the next level
In light of Peter Salzmann and Andreas Podlipnik awesome achievement with the Wingsuit Foil, we celebrate the most stunning wingsuit flights ever performed. Watch them soar here.
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Let the adrenaline kick in: from the icy peaks of Norway to the sunny shores of Florida, join the world's best wingsuit pilots as we unveil the top 10 most exhilarating or innovative wingsuit flights that'll leave you breathless.
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A record-breaking flight in a world-first wingsuit
Pilot: Peter Salzmann
In October 2024, Salzmann leapt from a snow-covered ledge on Switzerland's Jungfrau mountain at a height of 4,063m. Reaching a top speed of 200kph shortly after the exit, he managed to fly for almost six minutes without engine propulsion, covering an incredible distance of 12.5km. The never-before-seen technology is the result of a collaboration between Salzmann and wingsuit foil developer Andreas Podlipnik, with support from Red Bull Advanced Technologies. The jump set new world records for the Longest BASE Flight Time of 5m 56s, Longest BASE Flight Distance of 12.5km and Biggest BASE Jump of 3,402m from start to landing.
Peter Salzmann: "It's terrific. It's super-light and has power, and a throttle that you can control with your hand. We're also quiet and light as a bird; I glide almost silently through the air."
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A 900m descent through Tower Bridge in London, UK
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Watch a wingsuit world-first through Tower Bridge
See Marco Fürst and Marco Waltenspiel become the first wingsuiters ever to pass through Tower Bridge.
Pilots: Marco Fürst and Marco Waltenspiel
In an amazing display of precision flying, Marco Fürst and Marco Waltenspiel of the Red Bull Skydive Team became the first wingsuiters ever to pass through Tower Bridge, one of London's most iconic landmarks. The Austrian aerial specialists began their trailblazing flight from a helicopter just west of the famous towers in the early hours of May 12, 2024 and, a mere 45 seconds later, had travelled 1,200m, hitting speeds of up to 246kph (153mph), landing safely on barges in the middle of the River Thames.
Marco Waltenspiel: "I just feel amazing. The jump was beautiful and everything worked out really good. In the last two-and-a-half years we planned everything through and had the best preparation and training."
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Soaring through ancient pyramids in Giza, Egypt
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Flying in the pyramids
Watch as Fred Fugen flies closer to the ancient pyramids of Giza than any wingsuit pilot before.
Pilots: Frédéric Fugen and Vincent Cotte
Frédéric Fugen and Vincent Cotte were able to fly within metres of the ancient pyramids of Giza, Egypt, and get almost close enough to touch the millennia-old stones with their hands. Fugen himself didn't think this project was feasible until the local paragliding school Skydive Egypt helped him make his dream come true. Check out the amazing feat in the video above.
Frédéric Fugen: "It has been absolutely amazing to get right next to these giant stones, some of the last wonders of the ancient world that are still visible today. I felt so small in front of such big monuments. I never even thought I would be able to make this flight one day."
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Flying into – and out of – the crater of the Villarrica volcano in Chile
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Sebastián Álvarez's volcano flight
Watch the full story of wingsuit pilot Sebastián Álvarez's flight in and out of an active volcano in Chile.
Pilot: Sebastián 'Ardilla' Álvarez
The Chilean pilot not only wanted to do the unthinkable – fly into the crater of a volcano and then fly back out – but he wanted to do it in his home country. Álvarez analysed the weather for months, only taking on the challenge when he felt the volcano had granted him permission. Check out the epic video.
Sebastián 'Ardilla' Álvarez: “The feeling of going into 'the devil’s house' was one of the scariest, most dangerous and weirdest things I’ve experienced. I had to talk with the volcano first because it does what it wants, and if I made a mistake, I could’ve stayed there,”
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Hovering over Mount Lebanon's peaks in the Cedars Forest and Qadisha Valley
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Fred Fugen and co take a stunning wingsuit flight over Lebanon
Three wingsuit flyers take to the skies over Lebanon for a helicopter BASE-jump like no other.
Pilots: Fred Fugen, Vincent Cotte and Aurélien Chatard
With a vision to try something that had never been done before, the French trio hovered over the Mount Lebanon range of peaks, including the country’s highest mountain, Qurnat as Sawda' (3,088m). Watch the video to see the stunning view.
Fred Fugen: "Opening the parachutes between two cliffs, and landing at the end of the valley was a real rush. It was all full of colours, full of sceneries that blend together, which all make for the beauty of that place."
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A three-hour trip for a one-minute descent at Goksoyra, Norway
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Red Bull Skydive Team – POV Goksoyra
Watch the Red Bull Skydive Team take flight in Norway.
Pilots: Marco Fürst, Max Manow and Marco Waltenspiel
It took Fürst, Manow and Waltenspiel three hours to reach the top of the mountain, but it only took them a single minute to come back down. Watch the video above to find out how much fun the guys were able to squeeze into their 60 seconds of descent.
Max Manow: "A long approach is the best mental preparation for a successful jump. Appreciation for every single metre of altitude motivates you to make the best possible flight."
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A narrow cruise through the Schattenbach gorge in Walenstadt, Switzerland
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Red Bull Skydive Team – POV Walenstadt
Watch the Red Bull Skydive Team take flight in Switzerland.
Pilots: Marco Fürst, Max Manow and Marco Waltenspiel
This wingsuit flight has a relaxing beginning. Well, as relaxed as things can be when jumping off the top of the mountain. Then comes the passage through the Schattenbach gorge on the way back down to Walenstadt. Seeing is believing.
Max Manow: "Sharing such an iconic jump with friends is the greatest of emotions. The intensity, confidence and concentration of such a jump are indescribable."
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Wingsuiting an iconic James Bond location in Obergurgl, Austria
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Red Bull Skydive Team – POV Obergurgl
Watch the Red Bull Skydive Team take flight in Austria.
Pilots: Marco Fürst and Marco Waltenspiel
Heli-skiing was yesterday ... Heli-wingsuits are the new winter-sports craze! Fürst and Waltenspiel pitched up at the reverse elevator location that featured in the James Bond film, Spectre. Any skiers watching from the gondola will have been a little surprised when Fürst suddenly appeared in a wingsuit parallel to the lift and lived out his childhood dream.
Marco Fürst: "The ultimate winter playground! Flying down a ski lift is a real pleasure and a surreal experience at the same time that put a grin on our faces. If I ever had a crazy childhood dream, that would have been the one."
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A 64-second descent over Lake Garda from Monte Altissimo, Italy
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Red Bull Skydive Team – POV Altissimo
Watch the Red Bull Skydive Team take flight in Italy.
Pilots: Marco Fürst and Marco Waltenspiel
Heaven and earth in 64 seconds. After a crisp 90-minute hike up Monte Altissimo, not only was the view of Lake Garda terrific, the anticipation of the 64-second flight time was huge. And with these guys everything just looks so easy – even when some help from technology is required.
Marco Fürst: "An incredibly beautiful jump that reflects all facets of the sport: from a breathtaking backdrop to a beach landing. However, the difficulty of the jump should not be underestimated."
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Pushing through thick clouds above Florida, USA
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Red Bull Skydive Team – POV Florida
Watch the Red Bull Skydive Team take flight over Florida.
Pilots: Marco Fürst, Max Manow, Marco Waltenspiel and Felix Seifert
These are truly breathtaking images high above the Atlantic, even if the team have to fly briefly through a thick layer of cloud. No problem for the absolute professionals of the Red Bull Skydive Team!
Marco Waltenspiel: "It is a great privilege to have the opportunity to escape the winter and to continue our sport like here over the east coast of Florida and to train together as a team. In this sense 'always follow the sun'."
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