A wingsuit pilot from Austria just flew into the record books! Peter Salzmann jumped off a mountain cliff and reached a speed of 347 kilometers per hour, which is faster than a Formula 1* race car. This is a world record for a wingsuit flight from a BASE jump.*

A wingsuit is a special suit made with fabric that stretches between the arms and legs. This unique design makes it possible for people to glide through the air like flying squirrels. They can reach incredible speeds before deploying a parachute and landing safely.

Salzmann is no stranger to dangerous flying. He has been a professional skydiver and stunt pilot for years. However, despite his many achievements, Salzmann said that setting the speed record was one of the greatest challenges of his career.

Salzmann’s achievement shows how far human skill and technology can push the limits of flight. His record can inspire others to follow their dreams and push their own boundaries.

* Formula 1 포뮬러 원, F1 (경주용 차의 분류법의 하나로 최고의 자동차)

* BASE jump 베이스 점프 (높은 곳에서 낙하산 혹은 윙슈트를 입고 내려오는 스포츠)