In this episode of Leading Edge, Douggs walks through the real evolution of wingsuit BASE, from the first big-wall tracks in Norway to the speed lesson Julian Boulle taught him, and the 2016 season that cost him twenty friends and a marriage. He explains why social media is a double-edged sword, what "the numbers are good" actually means when the weather changes, and what he says to the young pilots pushing hardest right now. Then he tells the Angola story, honestly: a cortisone shot, a sunset, "I'll only be five minutes," and a gut that said no. The takeaway is as plain as it gets, every mistake was individual, every one was avoidable, and the gut doesn't stop being right because you're experienced.

In this episode of Leading Edge, recorded on site at Elsinore, Steve explains how performance and acro are actually scored, why five judges beat three, what a Chief Judge really does, and how the FAI and ISC turn a year of committee work into the rulebook. He also makes the case for where competition goes next, from acro's unlikely revival to a standalone flare event. The takeaway: competitors will always push the rules until they break, and that cycle is exactly how the sport moves forward.

In this episode of Leading Edge, Anna, a registered nurse, AFF instructor and wingsuiter who became an organiser to improve her own flying, talks through what she underestimated the first time, why fatigue and delegation matter more than logistics, how she keeps novices welcome without holding advanced flyers back, and what it actually takes to start an event in your own scene. The takeaway: if something is missing from your community, sometimes the answer is to build it yourself.

In this episode of Leading Edge, Sam gets into why a coach's mood is quietly contagious and what that means for the people you're taking up; how the intermediate-suit flock has all but disappeared, and what we lost with it; how being mentored by Jarno handed him coaching on a plate, and why he now wants to coach coaches; and the tree strike in a Vampire 3 that scared him badly enough to redirect his entire approach to flying. Less about how to fly, more about who you become while you're learning to.

In this episode of Leading Edge, Patrick talks about the moment his hobby stopped being enough, what he underestimated about turning skydiving into a job, and why "there's no non-competitor in a competitive environment." We get into his radical reset, leaving it all to train Shaolin in China, eight months of being sore every day, coming back to teach at the new wingsuit tunnel in Slovenia, his idea for a three-way acro discipline that doesn't exist yet, and how keeping the next discipline in the back of your mind is what keeps twenty years in the sport from burning you out. The takeaway: romanticise things less, stay a student, and never look back saying you should have.

In this episode of Leading Edge, Pete makes the case for canopy flight as wingsuiting's most overlooked skill, and explains why becoming a beginner again might be the most valuable thing any pilot can do. We get into first principles, honest fear, the discipline of slowing down, and what it takes to keep flying well across five decades in the sport.

In this episode of Leading Edge, Devin challenges the stereotype of the reckless daredevil and explores the deeper questions that flight forces us to confront. We discuss mortality, community, risk, personal growth, and how committing to a path that feels true to yourself can shape everything that follows.

In this episode of Leading Edge, Alexey shares how physics, data, and relentless experimentation have shaped his journey from paraglider pilot to world-class wingsuit competitor and innovator. We explore performance training, wingtip development, in-flight technology, and why breaking complex problems into simple, measurable parts is the key to long-term progress.

In this episode of Leading Edge, Andy shares lessons from 35 years in the sky and 25 years filming wingsuits around the world. We explore the craft behind aerial storytelling, why smooth flying matters more than aggressive movement, and how patience, awareness, and mastering the fundamentals shape both great pilots and great camera flyers.

In this episode of Leading Edge, Alex breaks down the fundamentals of body awareness, from understanding subtle inputs to building real control in the air. We explore why most pilots misunderstand movement, how to train better without the tunnel, and why mastering your body, not just your suit is the key to progression.

In this episode of Leading Edge, Sam breaks down how he turned terrain flying into a system, from analysing glide ratios to building repeatable lines through the mountains. We explore decision-making, energy management, and why slowing down, seeking mentorship, and flying with intent are what truly keep pilots progressing long term.

In this episode of Leading Edge, Peter shares his journey from athlete to innovator, developing electric thrust systems and wingsuit foils to push the boundaries of human flight. We explore the mindset behind innovation, balancing vision with risk, and why progress comes from questioning what’s possible, and having the courage to build it.

In this episode of Leading Edge, Luke shares how discipline, data, and structured training shape elite performance flying. From analysing every jump to building systems for consistency, we explore why “practice makes permanent,” how to turn data into action, and what it really takes to stay calm and perform when it matters most.

In this episode of Leading Edge, Arvid shares how the wingsuit tunnel became a laboratory for understanding flight, from discovering subtle body inputs to intentionally pushing to the edge of control to learn what really happens in the air. We explore tunnel-driven learning, the mechanics of movement, and why curiosity is one of the most powerful tools a wingsuit pilot can have.

In this episode of Leading Edge, Dan challenges common beliefs around flaring, suit upsizing, and readiness. We explore why mindset matters more than numbers, how honest self-reflection shapes better pilots, and why widening awareness, not chasing size is what truly builds long-term skill in flight.

In this episode of Leading Edge, Espen breaks down his philosophy on preparation, planning, and personal responsibility in wingsuiting. From competition and high-stakes filming to walking away from perfect conditions, he explains why true freedom in flight comes from reducing uncertainty, respecting risk, and treating preparation as the ultimate safety system.

In this episode of Leading Edge, Tomic shares his philosophy on earning freedom in flight, the four quadrants of a complete wingsuit pilot, and why true progression comes from slowing down, not rushing ahead.