Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Is it a bird, is it a plane? No, it's Red Bull athlete and pilot Peter Salzmann soaring his specially designed wingsuit on the cliffs of El Hierro in the Canary Islands.
Peter's wingsuit has a specially designed wing foil which allows him to soar like a hang glider or paraglider in the dynamic wind blowing against the cliffs.
During the flight, Peter completed multiple 180-degree turns while losing less than 200m of altitude overall. For context, a standard wingsuit flight would typically lose ten times more altitude over the same duration, underscoring the significance of Salzmann’s performance.
His flight lasted 160 seconds as he beat back and forth along the cliffs – before he turned and headed out to sea to deploy his parachute and land safely on the ground.
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Is it a bird, is it a plane? No, it's Red Bull athlete and pilot Peter Salzmann soaring his specially designed wingsuit on the cliffs of El Hierro in the Canary Islands.
Peter's wingsuit has a specially designed wing foil which allows him to soar like a hang glider or paraglider in the dynamic wind blowing against the cliffs.
During the flight, Peter completed multiple 180-degree turns while losing less than 200m of altitude overall. For context, a standard wingsuit flight would typically lose ten times more altitude over the same duration, underscoring the significance of Salzmann’s performance.
His flight lasted 160 seconds as he beat back and forth along the cliffs – before he turned and headed out to sea to deploy his parachute and land safely on the ground.
***
Cross Country is the world’s international free flying magazine. Subscribers enjoy articles on new flying techniques, inspiring stories from across the world and deep dives into micro-meteorology, the latest equipment advances – and much more. As well as receiving eight premium quality issues, subscribers can access six Masterclass coaching sessions and discounts on merchandise, books, and flying accessories. Cross Country is a flying trip found nowhere else.
More info: xcmag.com
