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Hey Speeders! Just wanted to share some updated information and important links.
The United States Parachute Association has recently added a Speed Skydiving Section into the Skydiver’s Information Manual (SIM) 6-13. In its contents it offers recommendations guiding skydivers who are intentionally attempting to reach their highest terminal velocity in freefall.
Some of of the most important people at a Drop Zone are the Load Organizers. The episode explores how best to use load organizers as well as learning what it takes to become a load organizer. Thank you very much to Axis Flight School’s Brianne Thompson for the insights
The 8-way dive pools have been updated with new outdoor and indoor formations. Blocks 14, 15, and 21 have been replaced in the outdoor pool. Blocks 17 and 20 will remain the same for outdoor, but have been replaced in the indoor pool.
The International Speed Skydiving Association (ISSA) has updated its World Wide Eternal Ranking page, which now includes the results of the 2022 World Championships. The scores on this list only highlight a competitor’s personal best (P.B.) in competition.
The Top 15 Fastest Skydivers in the World (2022) – all over 500 kmh (310 mph)
While there have been jumpers who have recorded much greater speeds than the forementioned list, these were special projects and stunts performed for the purpose of research and entertainment. These required helium balloons to carry the jumpers into the stratosphere – as high as 135,890 feet (41.42 km). Doing so allowed them to take advantage of an incredible thin atmosphere, becoming the first humans to break the sound barrier outside of a vehicle.
(2012) Felix Baumgartner – 1,357.64 km/h (843.6 mph)
The 4th FAI World Speed Skydiving Championships were held at Skydive Arizona in Eloy Arizona, USA on October 21st – 24th. A total of 32 competitors from nine countries attended. At the world level Speed Skydiving has four categories: Open, Female, Male, and National Team. Many of the competitors set new personal bests, which resulted in 34 records currently being reviewed and ratified.
Open & Male
Marco Hepp from Germany maintained a decisive lead throughout the entire competition, posting numbers no one had seen before or anticipated. Becoming the first person to break the 520km/h barrier and doing so in all 8 rounds. He raised the bar of the sport by set a new General World Record at 529.77km/h and averaging 527.19 km/h.
What a nail-biter!
A fierce fight for the two remaining podium slots. Second through six place saw dramatic changes as the competition unfolded. AXIS Flight School’s Niklas Daniel started out in 6th place and fought his way up to 2nd by the last round. With a total of 4089.74km/h (2541.25 mph), averaging 511.22km/h (317.66 mph) Nik’s new personal best of 520.87km/h (323.65 mph) earned him three records: North American, National, and Arizona State records. In addition, he is only the second person after Marco Hepp to break the 520km/h barrier in competition.
Nik’s round 8 with a top speed of 527.32km/h.Male and Open Speed Skydiving podium winners from left to right: Niklas Daniel 2nd, Marco Hepp 1st, and Kyle Lobpries 3rd. Photo by Jochen Althoff.
Noteworthy accomplishments
A tremendous accomplishment by Jimmy McCarthy from Great Britain for being the third person in the world in breaking 500km/h in 8 consecutive rounds. Also, a new Junior Record (24 years of age or younger) was set by Massimo Caramel from Italy, reaching a speed of 508.08km/h.Congratulations Jimmy and Massimo!
Female
There was a total of four female speeders: Last year’s World Champion Maxine Tate (USA), Natisha Dingle (AUS), Ingrid van Deelen (NED), and Susana Leal (SWE). The standings throughout the meet remained mostly solid. Natisha took first with a total of 3825.44km/h and a new Female World Record of 491.99km/h.
Female Speed Skydiving podium from left to right: Maxine Tate 2nd, Natisha Dingle 1st, and Ingrid van Deelen 3rd. Photo by Jochen Althoff.
National Team Event
In the team event, the United States (Anthony Landgren, Niklas Daniel, Kyle Lobpries) maintained the lead throughout the entire competition, taking gold in the end with a combined total of 12048.84km/h. Germany (Marco Hepp, Thorsten Morhaus, Matthias Kraft) came in second followed by Australia (Shane Turner, Natisha Dingle, Bruno Chagas).
National Team Speed Skydiving podium. Photo by Jochen Althoff.Team Speed USAKyle Lobpries, Niklas Daniel, and Anthony Landgrencelebrating Victory. Photo by Jochen Althoff.
Former World Champion Kyle Lobpries passing the Tim Mace Memorial Trophy to Marco Hepp. Photo by Jochen Althoff.
The Drop 