- Mon May 30, 2016 4:30 pm
#388127
Wingsuit flying looks like one helluva thrilling experience. Not having looked into the technology behind it, but wondering from a HG pilot's perspective, I ask myself...couldn't the suit be modified to increase glide performance?
For example: arm extensions that increase span and wing area. A "cross bar" across the chest with some type of hinge system for the arm extensions so they lock in place when in flight so the positive G force does not overcome the arms' strength. Does that explanation make sense? But still be able to make control inputs.
Any others interested in this topic? Why can't the basic design be expanded upon and maxed out to get the best balance of minimalism and performance? Foot landing on paved runway with roller blades? Just thinking....
For example: arm extensions that increase span and wing area. A "cross bar" across the chest with some type of hinge system for the arm extensions so they lock in place when in flight so the positive G force does not overcome the arms' strength. Does that explanation make sense? But still be able to make control inputs.
Any others interested in this topic? Why can't the basic design be expanded upon and maxed out to get the best balance of minimalism and performance? Foot landing on paved runway with roller blades? Just thinking....