In May, he plans to travel to the United States to attempt to become to attempt to break four of the biggest world records in Wingsuit flying.
Jumping from a height of over 40,000 feet in what is called ‘Project Cirrus’, Fraser aims to break the distance record of 19 miles, speed record of more than 234 mph and the flight duration record of 9.06 minutes, whilst also breaking the current altitude record of 37,256ft, to raise £1m for SSAFA.
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Wingsuit flyer Fraser Corsan[/caption]
Sixteen years ago, Fraser Corsan was one of only 15 wingsuit pilots globally. Since then, he has completed 1,300 flights, but this year’s extreme challenge is one of the biggest tests of his career. The jump will entail exiting an aircraft at over 40,000ft, whilst battling temperatures of minus 65 degrees Celsius and winds of up to 200 mph.
Fraser has worked closely with the UK Armed Forces his entire career and is passionate about supporting SSAFA in the work it does.
The £1million fundraising target will support SSAFA’s work in the community through volunteer caseworkers and its confidential helpline. It will also help SSAFA to assist service leavers with the difficult transition process out of the Forces.
Fraser said: “This is going to be a testing challenge both physically and mentally in my bid to make wingsuit history. However, I am wholeheartedly committed to reaching my fundraising goal in knowing that the £1million target has the potential to help to change the lives of thousands of current serving personnel, veterans and their families through SSAFA’s amazing work”.
Fraser’s talk will take place at Cotswold Outdoor, 9 Queen Street, Salisbury at 7pm.
Visit www.projectcirrus.com for more information.
