Proximity Flying

Category Fly

“ Close the gate on your fears to discover the wings you’ve always had. ”

“ When once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward. For there you have been and there you will always long to return. ”

“ Take some risks. Break some bones. Accept the fact that you will die. Only then can you be truly free - Jeb Corliss ”

“ Close the gate on your fears to discover the wings you’ve always had. ”

“ When once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward. For there you have been and there you will always long to return. ”

“ Take some risks. Break some bones. Accept the fact that you will die. Only then can you be truly free - Jeb Corliss ”

“ Close the gate on your fears to discover the wings you’ve always had. ”

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Proximity Flying may be the most thrilling high-speed craziness in all XDGE sports!  It involves flying close to the faces and ridges of mountains.  Proximity Flying requires discipline and total focus.  When jumping off a cliff, the danger is immediate, particularly if some wind is present. There is NO room for error.

FICOR Score

(Fatality & Injury Classification of Risk)

Discipline : Proximity Flying
# Episodes per Fatality
Fatality Rate of 1: X Participants

FICOR score is based on XDGE's proprietary scoring system

Minimum score to be considered for XDGE is 50, and the maximum is 100. This FICOR score is based on available data combined with XDGE's proprietary scoring system which weights several factors based on importance, including: insurance risk scores for the particular activity being evaluated, reaction time available as an adverse event unfolds, speed, height, depth, technical difficulty, ability to mitigate risk during activity, availability of backup equipment, involvment of other participants, location of activity, mental focus required, outcome resulting of most mishaps such as death or hospitalization, and a determination of the likelihood of having a major accident if that sport is done frequently.