A group of skydivers assembled at Skydive Chicago to attempt a new vertical world record by creating a giant flower formation above central Illinois, Chicago. The plan involved 164 skydivers joining together to make a giant tower formation as they flew upside-down at speeds of up to 386kph (240 mph). Red Bull Air Force team members Jon DeVore and Mike Swanson… Continue reading Skydivers Set New Vertical Formation World Record
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Great-Grandma Skydives And Swims With Sharks
Georgina Harwood celebrated her 100th year in style by skydiving in Cape Town, South Africa. Her friends and family joined her, watching safely from the ground. Harwood even continued her extreme birthday celebrations by taking a dip in a shark cage. She was joined by her close family, including her great grandson. Watch the video… Continue reading Great-Grandma Skydives And Swims With Sharks
Near Death Airplane Collision with Skydiver in Free Fall
Skydiving instructor Forest Pullman captured a video of a jump with a tandem passenger flying 13,000 feet over Thailand. Pullman’s equipment nearly collides with the plane he and his passenger just jumped out of. Both came very close to being killed after the pilot decided to make a 180-degree dive.
Skydivers Complete World Record Jump
A group of 57 skydivers set a world record by forming two stunning formations while falling through the air at 180mph above Texas. A collaboration of world-class athletes leapt from three planes flying at 16,000 feet to complete the first ever two point vertical formation skydive of its kind in a 45-second free-fall. Watch the video… Continue reading Skydivers Complete World Record Jump
Skydiving Instructor Hit in the Face with a Shoe
A Student skydivers shoe flies off her foot and hits the instructor in the face seconds after he pulls the parachute. The pair were performing a tandem jump in Australia. Incredibly the woman manages to catch her shoe before it flies away. Watch the video below.