I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Canadian BASE jumper, Lonnie Bissonnette, and although he will state infuriatingly that he is not an inspiration and grumble that he “hates” that word. The fact remains that Mr. Bissonnette life story is an inspiration to many jumpers and non-jumpers alike; not because he still jumps today following his 2004 accident which left him a paraplegic, but rather his undying passion for the “big picture”.

I received a few questions and since high season for wingsuit flying is coming up, I figured it would be good to write down basic guidelines that might make your flights a bit better and safer. More and more jumpers are getting into proximity flying these days and instead of being like most others, telling you what you shouldn’t do and all that, I rather tell you what I do and what works for me

Confessions of an Idiot is the riotous and often touching life story of Chris ‘Douggs’ McDougall, age 34, Australian World Champion Skydiver, Professional BASE jumper and World Record Holder.

The story is from the book Gorrilla Monsoon by John Long it tells the true story of Carl Boenish’ fatal jump in Norway.

stowed slider down Altitude or just hand held to avoid unexpectet malfunctions of pilot chute