Chilean wingsuit pilot Sebastián ‘Ardilla’ Álvarez has completed a breathtaking flight, submitting preliminary claims for multiple FAI World and South American records. The feat showcased the impressive skill and control of this extraordinary athlete, honed over nearly two decades of wingsuit experience. The flight took place on 22 March 2025 over the West Tennessee Skydiving Centre in Whiteville, USA, under official FAI observation. He has submitted the following preliminary record claims to FAI: Skydiving - Wingsuit Flying • World and South American Records, Distance of Flight: 53,448.50 metres • World and South American Records, Time of Fall: 661.29 seconds Skydiving - Altitude/Fall • South American Record, Exit Altitude: 12,639.63 metres • South American Record, Distance of Fall without a Drogue: 11,707.62 metres FAI is awaiting the record file submission to ratify his performances as new records. https://www.fai.org/records
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia118th FAI General Conference (19-21 Nov 2024)Credit: Saudi Aviation Club
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