A Tandem Jump Goes Bad…Fatally Injuring One And Critically Injuring Another, And 3 BASE Jumpers Perish In The French Alps
Tandem skydiving has proved to be a safe sport and a good way to try out the sport of skydiving under expert supervision. However, things can go wrong. Wingsuit BASE jumping is an extreme sport with inherent risks. Within the last week, this sport has taken the lives of 3 BASE jumpers.
Sailplanes Are By Nature Graceful, But The New German Schempp-Hirth Ventus-2cxa With The FES Propulsion System Is Nothing Less Than Stunning
The history of gliders predates the Wright Brothers and ultimately led to their success with their first powered airplane which was a variation of their 1902 glider design. Over the years as powered aircraft took the front page news from gliders, soaring became a hobby and a recognized sport around the world.
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