Archive for the ‘Skydiving, Base Jumping, Hang gliding & Paragliding’ Category
As Felix Baumgartner steels himself to jump out of a capsule 23 miles above the ground, Jalopnik readers put together a reminder to him. These are his idols, the greatest daredevils of all … More
The countdown is on for skydiver Felix Baumgartner. In just two weeks, the Austrian parachutist will attempt to go supersonic when he jumps from a record altitude of 23 miles (37 kilometers) over the U.S.
Baumgartner expects to reach a top speed of 690 mph (1,110 kph) and break the sound barrier with only his body.
Project managers announced Tuesday the attempt will take place Oct. 8, a delay from August  … More
One hundred wingsuit skydivers form a diamond formation at 13,000ft over Perris Valley, California, during a world record attempt on Saturday.
The team of specially-qualified skydivers set a Guinness world record for wingsuit formation skydiving, flying for more than two miles at speeds of up to 80mph … More