Soar high, fly close, fly fast
Speed and Lift
- Physics models show that force is proportional to velocity squared.
- Increasing the speed of a wingsuit gives an even bigger increase in lift.
- Reducing the speed of a wingsuit robs the pilot of lift.
Recommended Learning Material
https://squirrel.ws/learn/
https://squirrel.ws/learn/how-to-order/
https://squirrel.ws/learn/taking-measurement/
https://squirrel.ws/learn/your-next-wingsuit/
https://squirrel.ws/learn/attaching-your-suit/
https://squirrel.ws/learn/lightweight-options-mega-storage/
https://squirrel.ws/learn/zippers-and-snaps/
https://squirrel.ws/learn/semi-stowless-dbag/
https://squirrel.ws/learn/zipper-slider-replacement/
https://squirrel.ws/learn/wingsuits-in-winter/
https://squirrel.ws/learn/creature-vs-freak/
https://squirrel.ws/learn/omicron-vs-epicene/
https://squirrel.ws/learn/zipper-lanyard/
https://squirrel.ws/learn/thoughts-on-wingsuit-openings/
https://squirrel.ws/learn/wingsuit-deployments/
https://squirrel.ws/learn/speed-to-fly/
https://squirrel.ws/learn/wingsuit-accidents-common-errors/
https://squirrel.ws/learn/wingsuit-progression-1-your-ffc/
https://squirrel.ws/learn/wingsuit-progression-2-exit-order/
https://squirrel.ws/learn/wingsuit-progression-3-the-skydive/
https://squirrel.ws/learn/wingsuit-progression-4-making-it-back-alive/
https://squirrel.ws/learn/hook-knives-and-your-life/
https://squirrel.ws/learn/thoughts-on-wingsuit-exits/
https://squirrel.ws/learn/a-few-ws-base-myths/
https://squirrel.ws/learn/wingsuit-exits-by-amrei-stoeckl/
https://squirrel.ws/learn/starting-your-wingsuit/
https://squirrel.ws/learn/wingsuit-flare/
https://docs.google.com/document/d/13FS-69F2ExGxwBw_nes_M1B5A9ENia8k-RQxgknw32U/
https://squirrel.ws/learn/pc-talk/
https://squirrel.ws/learn/bridle-length/
Arcus Flight
Chapter 14 of The Great Book of Base
Top Gun Base
This overlaps with The Great Book of Base. The information is worth reading repeatedly.
The Flight Manual by Jarno Cordia