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Leading Edge

Jack Peploe
Wingsuiting
Skydiving
Wingsuit
Human Flight
Data
Wingsuit Flying
Wingsuit Technology
Camera Flying
Women In Sports
Risk Management
Performance
Wind Tunnel Training
Aerial Maneuvers
Coaching
Wingsuit Exit Planning
Rock Climbing
Visualization
Competition
BMW
Wingsuit Foil

Leading Edge explores the art, science, and soul of wingsuiting, through short, powerful conversations with the people redefining human flight.

Hosted by Jack Peploe, SQRL Wingsuit Coach, four-time national wingsuit acro champion, and lifelong student of the sky, each 15-minute episode dives into one focused story or theme: from competition mindset to filmmaking, innovation, and the philosophy of ... more

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Most pilots think a good start is measured by where you cross the 45-degree line. JJ Bruno thinks that number arrives about eight seconds too late. A wingsuit BASE jumper since 2018 and a software engineer by trade, JJ has spent this summer jumping b... more

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Sam Laming has been coaching wingsuiting since 2012, across drop zones on several continents. Ask him what makes a scene thrive and he barely mentions the flying, he talks about what happens between the jumps, and about the fact that the jump itself ... more

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Patrick Kramer won the wingsuit acro world championship, drove away from the competition and thought: now what? Twenty years in the sport from an engineering office in Switzerland to full-time skydive instructor, wingsuit tunnel coach and world champ... more

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Tim Howell was never any good at maths at school. Now trigonometry saves his life on expedition. Ex-Royal Marine, 1,400 jumps across 60 countries, first wingsuit BASE descents in Vietnam, Kenya, Angola and the UK and a 6,000-metre exit from Aconcagua... more

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Recent Guests

JJ Bruno
Wingsuit pilot and software engineer; creator of ExitEval
ExitEval
Episode: JJ Bruno: Surfers vs Scientists, Reading the Start Arc, and the Craft of Trusting Your Data
Sam Laming
Wingsuit coach with over a decade of experience coordinating coaching across continents
Independent wingsuit coaching / UK scene
Episode: Sam Laming: Coaching Culture, Suit Size Creep, and the Craft of Learning the Hard Way
Patrick Kramer
Skydiver, wingsuiter, wind tunnel coach, air force instructor
World Champion and coach
Episode: Patrick Kramer: Going All In, World Titles, and the Art of Being a Student Again
Tim Howell
Wingsuit explorer and base jumper specializing in remote high-altitude exits
Royal Marines (former); wingsuit and base jumping professional
Episode: Tim Howell: Opening New Exits, High-Altitude Flight, and the Discipline of Walking Away
Pete Allum
Skydiver, canopy coach, 37,000+ skydives; discussed as guest in the episode
Independent wingsuiting professional and coach
Episode: Pete Allum: Fundamentals, Beginner's Mind, and the Craft of Canopy Flight
Devin Mudcat Kelly
Wingsuit/base jump veteran, author-to-be, resident of Lauterbrunnen
Independent/athlete
Episode: Devin “Mudcat” Kelly: Purpose, Mortality, and the Philosophy of Flight
Alexey Galda
Wing-suit performance competition pilot; quantum computing scientist
self-employed/independent researcher
Episode: Alexey Galda: Data, Innovation, and the Pursuit of Human Flight Performance
Andy Ford
Camera flyer, skydiver for 35 years, wingsuit flyer for 25 years
Independent/Photographer
Episode: Andy Ford: Perspective, Camera Flying, and Capturing Human Flight
Alex Knaub
Wingsuit pilot and instructor, tunnel coach
Wingsuit Training/Coaching
Episode: Alex Knaub: Movement, Body Awareness, and Mastering Control in Flight

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Jack Peploe
Host of Leading Edge; SQRL Wingsuit Coach; four-time national wingsuit acro champion; lifelong student of the sky.

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Patrick Kramer: Going All In, World Titles, and the Art of Being a Student Again
Q: How did competition change the way that you approached training and discipline?
Competition raised his daily commitment to flying, driving him to train every day and pursue the World Championships, but afterward he realized the value of continuing to explore other facets of flying rather than chasing a single outcome.
Pete Allum: Fundamentals, Beginner's Mind, and the Craft of Canopy Flight
Q: Has learning wingsuiting changed the way you think about canopy flight?
Pete explains that the approach to learning has shaped his understanding of canopy flight, emphasizing controlled progression, mastering fundamentals, and applying the same careful learning mindset he uses in wingsuiting to canopy work.
Sam Hardy: Systems, Terrain Flying, and Building Repeatable Lines
Q: What's the most important lesson for someone starting terrain flying?
Take it slow, seek mentorship, and don't rush into lines or high-glide scenarios before developing a solid, repeatable approach.
Sam Hardy: Systems, Terrain Flying, and Building Repeatable Lines
Q: When did terrain flying become something you started to analyze rather than just experience?
After early experiences flying over terrain and a few close calls, I began to study the dynamics, develop a system, and push for repeatable, safer lines.
Luke Rogers: Data, Discipline, and Engineering Performance in Flight
Q: How do you stop the data from becoming noise and turn it into a clear action plan for your next jump?
By prioritizing energy management and focusing on a few core metrics (like horizontal/vertical speed and glide), then using data to target adjustments for the next jump.

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A compact, high-signal series centered on wingsuiting, blending technical rigor with personal journey. Episodes frequently explore mastery, risk management, data-driven performance, and innovations in flight, from field and tunnel training to camera flying and gear design. Listeners can expect candid conversations with world-class pilots, coaches, engineers, and photographers who illuminate the mindset, preparation, and ethics behind pushing the boundaries of human flight. A notable strength is the diverse slate of guests, spanning elite competition, safety coaching, and cutting-edge tech, which offers actionable takeaways for aspiring pilots, coaches, and brands interested in extreme-sport storytelling and performance optimization.

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1. JJ Bruno
2. Sam Laming
3. Patrick Kramer
4. Tim Howell
5. Pete Allum
6. Devin Mudcat Kelly
7. Alexey Galda
8. Andy Ford

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