wingsuit
Britishnoun
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A Scottish wingsuit flyer has died during a jump in the Swiss Alps.
From BBC
He was described as a very experienced wingsuit flyer - which is a type skydiving which involves wearing a special suit with webbing to allow mid-air lift - and had completed thousands of jumps during his career.
From BBC
When you’re so focused on the task at hand, whether it’s diving in a helicopter at roaring flames or carving a perfect line in a wingsuit, nothing else matters.
From Los Angeles Times
Two professional skydivers have completed the first wingsuit flight through Tower Bridge, saying it was a "dream come true".
From BBC
Wingsuit flying allows jumpers to glide horizontally at high speeds before landing on the ground using a parachute.
From BBC
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