You must be at least 16 years old and in decent physical condition to participate. You'll be ready for your first beginner jump after 1-2 days of ground training, and after completing roughly 18 solo beginner jumps in 3-6 months (if jumping one day per week), you'll be a legally licensed skydiver. Wingsuit pilots must also complete an annual medical before they can apply for their license. The total time needed to master the art of wingsuiting depends on how many times you fail. On average, it takes about 10 years to learn how to wingsuit properly. However, some people claim to have mastered the sport in as little as 4 years! Learning how to wingsuit is similar to learning any other athletic or motor skill. The more you practice, the better you get. Only then can you start moving up to more difficult maneuvers and objects to avoid hitting during takeoff and landing. Most beginners start out by practicing basic swoops and flips. As they gain experience, they move on to backflips, front flips, and various other stunts. The more dangerous or unusual the stunt, the higher their chances of being injured or dying during practice flights. So always choose your stunts wisely and don't do anything too risky until you're sure you can handle it. As you gain confidence, you can start working on new techniques and moves.