Proximity Flying

Category Fly

“ Close the gate on your fears to discover the wings you’ve always had. ”

“ When once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward. For there you have been and there you will always long to return. ”

“ Take some risks. Break some bones. Accept the fact that you will die. Only then can you be truly free - Jeb Corliss ”

“ Close the gate on your fears to discover the wings you’ve always had. ”

“ When once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward. For there you have been and there you will always long to return. ”

“ Take some risks. Break some bones. Accept the fact that you will die. Only then can you be truly free - Jeb Corliss ”

“ Close the gate on your fears to discover the wings you’ve always had. ”

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Proximity Flying may be the most thrilling high-speed craziness in all XDGE sports!  It involves flying close to the faces and ridges of mountains.  Proximity Flying requires discipline and total focus.  When jumping off a cliff, the danger is immediate, particularly if some wind is present. There is NO room for error.

FICOR Score

(Fatality & Injury Classification of Risk)

Discipline : Proximity Flying
# Episodes per Fatality
Fatality Rate of 1: X Participants

FICOR score is based on XDGE's proprietary scoring system

This FICOR score is based on available data combined with XDGE's proprietary scoring system which weights, Insurance scores, reaction time available as adverse event unfolds, speed, height, depth, technical difficulty, ability to mitigate risk during activity, backup equipment, other participants, location of activity, mental focus required, result of most mishaps, and the likelihood of major accident if sport done frequently.