{"id":55983,"date":"2024-09-30T21:20:08","date_gmt":"2024-09-30T21:20:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/?p=55983"},"modified":"2024-11-04T11:48:47","modified_gmt":"2024-11-04T11:48:47","slug":"skydiving-at-top-speed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/skydiving-at-top-speed\/","title":{"rendered":"Skydiving at Top Speed"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-niklas-daniel-fresh-from-winning-the-us-speed-skydiving-nationals-describes-the-techniques-rules-and-challenges-of-trying-to-go-as-fast-as-humanly-possible\"><em>Niklas Daniel, fresh from winning the US Speed Skydiving Nationals, describes the techniques, rules and challenges of trying to go as fast as humanly possible<\/em>&#8230;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Speed skydiving is the fastest non-motorized sport on earth, with competitors reaching velocities as high as those of Top Fuel dragsters, the quickest accelerating racing cars in the world. With the amount of energy a speed skydiver produces, those on the ground can actually hear the jumper pulling out of a dive!&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>If everything seems under control, you\u2019re just not going fast enough<\/p><cite>Mario Andretti, Racing driver<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-8e964cd4\"><h2 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><strong>Challenging and thrilling<\/strong><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The sensations you experience speed skydiving are unlike anything you\u2019ll experience on other types of skydives. The wind screams past your helmet. The faster you go, the more pronounced the air resistance becomes on your head and shoulders. You\u2019ll feel the skin friction, and your suit will feel like it\u2019s tugging toward your feet, all while you\u2019re trying to avoid the wobbles as you travel at a significant fraction of Mach. You may even lose your shoes if you haven\u2019t secured them well enough! The physical sensations combined with the challenge of performing better than your last jump makes for a fun 25-second skydive.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Speed skydiving is one of the most accessible and inclusive disciplines. You don\u2019t need to assemble a team or find a camera flyer. You can exit from any aircraft. Although experience with freeflying, angle flying and tunnel flying can help you gain the highest speeds, you do not need to be a freeflyer to participate. You can fly in any orientation and posture you like, as long as you can remain on a controlled path perpendicular to jump run.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-943e697f wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/nik-exit1-crop-by-Michael-Brewer.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"uag-image-56031\" width=\"877\" height=\"1200\" title=\"nik exit1  crop by Michael Brewer\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\" \/><figcaption class=\"uagb-image-caption\">Exit technique is important  \u2013 the quicker a speeder can accelerate, the more they can take advantage of the less-dense air at higher altitudes. Photo shows Author Niklas Daniel exiting for a speed jump <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-91b2f9db\"><h4 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><strong>As Fast as Humanly Possible&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uspa.org\/sim\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Skydiver\u2019s Information Manual<\/a>, Section 6-13, lists the following qualifications for making a speed skydive:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hold a USPA C license or higher.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have made a minimum 200 jumps.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintain consistent awareness of altitude and location over the ground.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jumpers must have their gear inspected by a qualified person.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consult a local S&amp;TA or DZO on:&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>the terrain and alternate landing areas around the DZ exit order<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>navigation (move in the correct direction and ability to deploy at the planned altitude and location).&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>communication with drop zone authorities, other jumpers and aircraft pilot (to determine jump run and spot)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>understanding weather (including reading a winds-aloft forecast and maintaining awareness of clouds before jumping)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jumpers must make a flight plan that includes exit orders, flight plans during freefall, breakoff and canopy flight path, to avoid other groups&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You don\u2019t need a lot of specialty equipment aside from a GPS-based speed-measuring device, although you must ensure your standard equipment is suitable for the discipline (see SIM Section 6-13 for details), and wear two audible altimeters and one visual altimeter to maintain altitude awareness.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-3d9430f1 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Nik-exit-2-by-Michael-Brewer-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"uag-image-55988\" width=\"860\" height=\"1200\" title=\"Nik exit 2  by Michael Brewer\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\" \/><figcaption class=\"uagb-image-caption\">During the first 4 seconds after exiting, Niklas generates a slight amount of down force by directing the relative wind upward, maximizing acceleration by taking advantage of the lower air density at higher altitudes. Photo by Michael Brewer<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Speed skydiving is incredibly satisfying, since it allows you to see yourself improve through tangible evidence. Since a speeder is not allowed to wear weight to increase their density, they must rely on technique and equipment choices. While flying in the head-down orientation, the cross-sectional area presented to the relative wind is similar for most competitors, with the limiting factors being the helmet and shoulders. Therefore, the most significant difference comes from an athlete\u2019s balance, streamlined shape and reduced skin friction.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Exit technique also plays an important role. The quicker a speeder can accelerate, the more they can take advantage of the less-dense air at higher altitudes. Elite-level competitors do not reach terminal velocity, as they continue accelerating until breakoff.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>Elite-level competitors do not reach terminal velocity, as they continue accelerating until breakoff<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-654523c6 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/nik-head-down-speed-829x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"uag-image-55986\" width=\"878\" height=\"1024\" title=\"nik head down speed\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\" \/><figcaption class=\"uagb-image-caption\">Skydivers exercise control through drag, the force that slows them down. Here, Niklas tries to fly as quickly as possible by balancing in the head-down orientation (at a dive angle between 83 and 87 degrees) and making the smallest possible number of inputs. Photo by Michael Brewer<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-dc14e211\"><h4 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><strong>Ever Faster<\/strong><\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The discipline is also rapidly evolving, making it an exciting time to get started. Top competitors can regularly surpass 500 kmph (311 mph), but beginners usually reach speeds in the low-200-mph range. German skydiver Marco Hepp set the current world record speed skydive \u2014 529.77 kmph (329.18 mph) \u2014 at the 2022 F\u00e9d\u00e9ration A\u00e9ronautique Internationale World Championships at Skydive Arizona in Eloy. At this meet, 10 competitors broke 500 kmph, with three doing so in every round. Recent research by Steffen Sch\u00f6lzel, Andreas Henze and Anne-Marie Schreyer, an aerospace team at Achen University of Technology in Germany, suggests that athletes may reach speeds of more than 600 kmph within the decade.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-computational-fluid-dynamics\">Computational Fluid Dynamics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The German researchers\u2019 paper, \u201cNumerical Analysis of the Flow Around a Speed Skydiver\u201d (available <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0997754623000444?via%3Dihub\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>), used computational fluid dynamics to analyze several important parameters that contribute to a speed skydiver\u2019s performance. They discovered two regions of large-scale airflow separation that contribute to drag force: the athlete\u2019s neck as the flow separates from the helmet, and the glutes where the airflow separates from the rig at the bottom of the container. These important insights are sure to move the discipline forward by assisting athletes who wish to refine their flying techniques and by inspiring gear manufacturers to make equipment innovations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-29105b9f wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/comp-dynamics-1-1024x500.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"uag-image-55989\" width=\"1200\" height=\"586\" title=\"comp dynamics 1\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-fee1dd6e wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/comp-dynamics-2-1024x675.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"uag-image-55990\" width=\"1200\" height=\"791\" title=\"comp dynamics 2\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\" \/><figcaption class=\"uagb-image-caption\">Computational fluid dynamics models from the paper \u2018Numerical Analysis of the Flow Around a Speed Skydiver\u2019 illustrate the areas of drag forces <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-255ce195\"><h4 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><strong>Record potential<\/strong><\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In 2019, the International Skydiving Commission of the FAI switched from using barometric readings to GPS readings to judge speed skydiving, due to barometric devices being inaccurate at higher speeds. As a result, the ISC archived records set prior to the 2019 rule change, opening opportunities for competitors to set new state, continental and world competition records.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-13fb181f\"><h4 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><strong>Speed skydiving rules<\/strong><\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The International Speed Skydiving Association\u2019s <a href=\"http:\/\/issa.one\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">website<\/a> contains lots of information for those interested in pursuing the sport. Could you be the next person to climb ISSA\u2019s Eternal Rankings list or join the \u201c500 Club\u201d? The full FAI rules for competition speed skydiving are available <a href=\"http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/45ucfh2x\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>, but below is a summary of competition basics:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The standard exit altitude is between 13,000 ft (3,962 meters) and 14,000 ft (4,267 meters)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The breakoff altitude is 5,600 ft. (1,707 meters) and no speed measurements are considered below that altitude<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The performance window is the scoring part of the speed jump, which starts at exit. The end of the performance window is either 7,400 ft. (2,256 meters) below exit or at breakoff altitude, whichever the jumper reaches first<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The score for a speed skydiving jump is the average vertical speed in kilometers per hour (to the nearest hundredth of a km\/h) of the fastest 3 seconds within the performance window<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Competitors may not wear additional weight on their body, in any of their equipment or on any of their equipment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A GPS-based speed measuring device mounted on the skydiver\u2019s helmet determines the vertical speed.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The event consists of eight rounds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The total of the competitor\u2019s single scores is used to determine the competitor\u2019s final result. The competitor with the highest score is the winner<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-14a5a77e\"><h4 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><strong>Why not try it?!<\/strong><\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You might want to start training and give it a try! Even if you\u2019re not shooting for competitions or setting records, at the very least, you\u2019ll have tons of fun. Axis Flight School are hosting an ISSA speed meet at Skydive Arizona in December.  More details can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/axisflightschool.com\/SpeedMeet.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> So, what\u2019s stopping you?!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-axis-video-what-is-speed-skydiving\"><strong><em>AXIS Video \u201cWhat Is Speed Skydiving?\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"What is SPEED Skydiving?\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yACmDeRDYe4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-a2d0dfeb\"><h4 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><strong>Competitions<\/strong><\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Last year\u2019s USPA Nationals at Skydive Paraclete XP in Raeford, North Carolina, featured the speed skydiving event and selected the US Speed Skydiving Team that will attend the imminent 2024 FAI World Championships, 5-11 October, at Crystal Coast Skydiving, USA. The team includes Niklas Daniel and Brianne Thompson of\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/axisflightschool.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AXIS Flight School<\/a><strong>, the top USA male and female competitors.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-e634e7c0 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Nik-medal-by-Anthony-Armendariz-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"uag-image-55991\" width=\"860\" height=\"1200\" title=\"Nik medal by Anthony Armendariz\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\" \/><figcaption class=\"uagb-image-caption\">Niklas Daniel, Speed Overall US Champion 2024, photo by Anthony Armendariz<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-7a7fa56a\"><h4 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><strong>Niklas Daniel<\/strong> <\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>Nik broke a total of&nbsp;<strong>9 records<\/strong>, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Highest Overall Average:<\/strong>\u00a0518.10kmh \/ 321.93mph (Illinois State, National, North American Continental)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Highest Average Speed:<\/strong>\u00a0522.31kmh \/ 324.55mph (Illinois State, National, North American Continental)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Maximum Vertical Speed without Drogue:<\/strong>\u00a0531.9kmh \/ 330.51mph (Illinois State, National, North American Continental)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-ca9d83d5 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Brianne-medal-2024--683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"uag-image-55992\" width=\"859\" height=\"1023\" title=\"Brianne medal 2024\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\" \/><figcaption class=\"uagb-image-caption\">Brianne Thompson, fastest female at US Nationals 2024, photo by Anthony Armendariz<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-f2e9f59b\"><h4 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><strong>Brianne Thompson<\/strong><\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>Brianne broke&nbsp;<strong>11 records<\/strong>, two of them World, and tying 1 World in the process:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Highest Overall Average:<\/strong>\u00a0487.75kmh \/ 303.07mph (Illinois State, National, North American Continental, World)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Highest Average Speed:<\/strong>\u00a0497.80kmh \/ 309.32mph (Illinois State, National, North American Continental, World)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Maximum Vertical Speed without Drogue:<\/strong>\u00a0500.9kmh \/ 311.24mph (Illinois State, National, North American Continental \u2013 Tied World)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:48px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Note: this article appeared in its original version in&nbsp;<em>Parachutist<\/em>, the official magazine of the U.S. Parachute Association.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"sfsi_plus_widget sfsi_plus_shortcode_container\"><div id=\"sfsi_plus_wDiv\"><\/div><div class=\"sfsiplus_norm_row sfsi_plus_wDiv\"  style=\"width:260px;text-align:left;position:absolute;\"><div 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