Birdman Mission Statement:

"to promote safe skyflying and the ultimate feeling of flight itself. We believe that some day there will be as many bird men and women as in any other skydiving discipline. Skyflying is extremely fun. It is easy to learn and safe when flown with respect. A whole new world has been opened; the possibilities are endless. After all, we do have the biggest playground in the world - the sky!"

• The ground school begins with you given history of Birdmen and their development, and being introduced to a the wingsuits.
• You will be shown how to hook up your wingsuit to the chosen rig and how to hook up your wings.
• The instructor will then explain and show you how to get into the wingsuit and go through various checks you must do before boarding the aircraft.
• Preparation for the flight involves theory on weather conditions, briefing your fellow jumpers, pilots etc. and flight pattern.
• There is also much theory on Birdman flight techniques; exits, flight, wave-off, pull and after the pull.
• The course price includes all the wingsuit hire, instruction, de-briefing and DVD of the jumps.

Please note: your personal gear may not be suitable for wingsuit jumping, hire kit is available on the dropzone. The idea main canopies are non elliptical such as Sabres, Silhouettes, Pilots, Safires or Spectres. Advice can be given prior to your trip, just contact us.