Wingsuit flying is one of the most popular extreme sports on the planet. It's also among the most dangerous. Speeds of up to 321 km/h (200 mph) have been achieved by the most experienced devotees of this extraordinary pastime, which requires a pilot to either leap from a plane or launch themselves off a mountainside or a high-rise building in order to start flying. The wingsuit concept, however, is nothing new. During the first years of the 20th century, so-called "birdmen" were experimenting with rudimentary parachute suits, very often with fatal consequences.
So, how did the wingsuit get off the ground, and are you crazy enough to wear one? Click through, take to the air, and enjoy the adrenaline rush.