To change direction the flyer twists legs, hips, shoulders and feet to alter the shape of the airfoil

Centre of gravity

Horizon

Momentum

Lift

Drag

In-flight manoeuvres

The suit

How wingsuits work

Wing

The suit adds surface area to the human body, increasing lift

Wingsuits resemble the wingflaps of the flying squirrel, with webbed surfaces between the legs and under the arms

The force of the opposing air inflates membranes, helping keep it semirigid through the flight

Altimeter

Parachute

Stabiliser

Guardian graphic

To change direction the flyer twists legs, hips, shoulders and feet to alter the shape of the airfoil

Centre of gravity

Horizon

Momentum

Lift

Drag

In-flight manoeuvres

The suit

How wingsuits work

Wing

The suit adds surface area to the human body, increasing lift

Wingsuits resemble the wingflaps of the flying squirrel,

with webbed surfaces between the legs and under the arms

The force of the opposing air inflates membranes, helping keep it semi-rigid through the flight

Altimeter

Parachute

Stabiliser

Guardian graphic