Ep. 034 Wingsuit Flying and Rigging
Description
In this episode of the Beer podcast, host Brian McCauley shares updates on his skydiving journey, including his experiences with wingsuiting and the challenges he faces as a beginner. He discusses the importance of safety and awareness in the sky, especially when flying with tandem jumpers. Additionally, Brian talks about his progress towards becoming a senior parachute rigger, highlighting the steps he needs to take to achieve this goal. The episode concludes with a reminder for listeners to send in their questions and comments.
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Takeaways
The podcast is a quick update before a vacation.
Pre-orders for jerseys are being taken to reduce costs.
Brian has made progress in wingsuiting, including mastering barrel rolls.
Flying with others presents new challenges for beginner wingsuiters.
Canopy flying requires awareness of tandem jumpers' limitations.
Brian is learning to navigate the sky safely with more experience.
He is working towards becoming a senior parachute rigger.
The process involves supervised pack jobs and a written test.
Brian values the knowledge of packing his own reserve parachute.
Listeners are encouraged to engage with the podcast by sending questions.
Keywords
skydiving, wingsuiting, parachute rigger, skydiving podcast, skydiving community, skydiving tips, skydiving experiences, skydiving safety, skydiving gear, skydiving training
Titles
Skydiving Adventures: Wingsuiting and Rigger Goals
From Beginner to Rigger: A Skydiver's Journey
Sound bites
"I just continue to barrel roll every time."
"I just like having the knowledge."
"Keep jumping in blue skies."
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Pre-Orders
02:26 Wingsuiting Progress and Challenges
15:38 Becoming a Senior Parachute Rigger
18:59 Conclusion and Future Plans