BMW i Flying Wingsuit Makes History
Soaring into History
New Form of Zero Emissions Flight
BMW i, a sub-brand of BMW focused on electric vehicles, and veteran skydiver Peter Salzman of Austria have set a world record for wingsuit flying. BMW i and Salzman have invented a propulsion system, which is strapped around Salzman's chest. The flying wingsuit system allows him to fly like a bird. Wingsuit flying is an extreme sport that has been growing in popularity during the past few years. BMWi and Salzman have just made history with their unprecedented flight.
Flying Science Fiction
Their wingsuit invention is straight out of science fiction. It is composed of two carbon filter rotors powered by lithium-ion batteries. It provides zero emissions, electric flying. The propulsion system provides up to 5 minutes of flight. Salzman switches on the flying suit as he hurtles through the sky from a helicopter. He can increase the speed and also soar to higher altitudes. He controls the flying wingsuit by bending two fingers on his left hand. This extreme sport is not for those who are faint of heart. It draws the highly adventurous thrill seekers ready to soar through the sky. The BMW i - Salzman history-making flying wingsuit flight has been verified by Guinness World Records. It is a zero-emissions, new and thrilling way to travel by flying like a bird.
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