Test flying of wing-suit aims to revolutionize
skydiving—assessing the possibility to land safely without a parachute
WHAT: - Professional B.A.S.E. jumper Jeb Corliss, will jump from a helicopter—test flying his wing-suit Superman-style in a 3-day stint to prepare for his first-ever world record landing attempt. Test piloting of the wing-suit is critical as no one has ever survived a landing attempt minus a parachute. Come watch Jeb push the envelope—exploring, showcasing the evolution of the sport of skydiving.
WHEN:
* Tuesday, November 9th - through Thursday, November 11th 9:00am – 4:30pm
* Test piloting and aerial performances, plus interviews with Jeb and Luigi!
WHERE:
Perris Valley Skydiving Center
2091 Goetz Rd.
Perris, CA 92570
HOW: Outfitted in a high-tech nylon wing-suit designed with inflatable fabric wing surfaces Jeb’s "wings" will allow him to fly across the sky for several miles—freefalling three times as long as a normal skydiver. Jeb Corliss will be working closely with Go Fast!® -sponsored test pilot Luigi Cani who successfully landed the world’s smallest and fastest parachute last July. With Luigi at the controls, the bed sheet sized VX-39 parachute has the performance to fly with Jeb in free fall at speeds in excess of 100 mph! Jeb and Luigi’s team-up is necessary to gauge the speed at which the wing-suit could potentially be landed without a parachute.
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