Wingsuit jumping is the leading edge of extreme sports -- an exhilarating feat of almost unbelievable daring, where skydivers soar through canyons at over 100MPH. Ueli Gegenschatz talks about how (and why) he does it, and shows...

The terminal velocity of an object is the speed at which the force of drag equals the force of gravity on that object.

Did you know that today is Women Rock! Day? To celebrate and inspire, we found a special group of women who are doing what they love as they defy gravity and perform breathtaking aerial acrobatics thousands of feat...

Sports and competition teach us many valuable lessons about life.



“You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. In fact, it may be necessary to encounter the defeats, so you can know who you are, what...

Howcast - Admit it, daredevil—you've been waiting to fly since the day you were born. Find a great instructor, throw on that jumpsuit, and get ready for freefall!

Never give up on your dreams.



This video is in memory of Malcolm Lambert who passed peacefully in July 2012. This 80-year-old human rights activist lost both of his legs in 1996 but still dreamt about what he could do to...

Calling all ESL teachers and students! Get ready to dive into the thrilling world of extreme sports in this exciting video! Designed specifically for English language learners, this educational adventure will introduce you to 13...

Vincent teams up with world parachuting champion Julien Degen to replicate a skydiving stunt from action films. By jumping from over 4,000 meters, they measure how different body positions affect falling speed. Discover the surprising...

The understanding is if the plane’s going down, you should be able to jump out with your parachute and float to safety. We DEBUNK the myths & misconceptions, explain the problems and show you what would really happen.

Commercial airplanes don't give parachutes to passengers. While airplanes have plenty of safety features that help in landing them safely during emergencies, having parachutes onboard for every passenger doesn't seem like a bad idea,...

Enclosed within the 3.5 metre walls of this brand new glass tube-like structure is the UK s newest extreme sport. Using state-of-the-art technology this three million dollar thrill ride enables anyone to experience the adrenalin of sky...

Henry meets a Parachute in an aeroplane hanger/flight school. it looks like a little duffle bag with a rip cord attached. Henry learns all about skydiving, parachutes and how they work. Parachute wants to do the worlds highest skydive...

Experience the thrill of skydiving without jumping out of a plane at the world's fastest vertical wind tunnel in Milton Keynes, England. Perfect for beginners or those seeking a unique adventure, the wind tunnel simulates freefall at...

When should you use probably and when should you use perhaps? Find out the key differences and when natives break the rules to make a point in conversations.

You wake and suddenly you're no longer on the plane! But what are your chances and how do you increase your odds of surviving a fall from the cruising altitude of an airliner?

Commercial airplanes don't give parachutes to passengers. While airplanes have plenty of safety features that help in landing them safely during emergencies, having parachutes onboard for every passenger doesn't seem like a bad idea,...

In this lesson, you can learn how to talk about the past in English.

Talking about the past includes many things. Do you want to talk about interesting experiences you’ve had, tell a funny story, or talk about...

Learn the IELTS Reading tips and tricks you need for both the Academic and the General IELTS Exams.

The FALCON! The fastest animal in the world. This bird of prey can reach speeds over 200 MPH when diving for prey. And this week... Coyote will BECOME a falcon! Follow Coyote as he gets hands on with a falcon, and then watch as he falls...

Austrian skydiver Felix Baumgartner, 42, plans to jump from a helium balloon nearly 23 miles in the sky. If successful, he would break several world records, including highest-altitude freefall and fastest freefall and become the first...

The world of extreme sports is mourning the death of Felix Baumgartner, the Austrian athlete who became the first person to break the sound barrier during a freefall jump in 2012. He died in a paragliding crash along Italy's eastern...

Former prime minister Jean Chrétien borrowed an idea from an ex-U.S. president to celebrate the day.  

News 12’s Amanda Lee goes high in the sky at iFLY, an indoor skydiving center in Paramus for this week’s Road Trip: Close to Home.

British base jumper Nathy Odinson dies during failed stunt