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After a First Flight Course, many wingsuiters start asking the same question: when is it time to move to a bigger suit? The answer is not jump numbers, tunnel hours, or what everyone else at the event is flying. Real progression comes down to control, recovery, awareness, and whether you have truly mastered the suit you are already in.

The sun is out, the rigs are coming out of storage, and the temptation is to get straight back into it. But being excited for wingsuit season and actually being ready for it are not the same thing. Here is how to prepare properly, keep things simple, and start the season in a way that gives you the best chance of building momentum safely.

While the WS1 certificate focuses on basic safety and survival, the WS2 is a performance-based grade that requires true pilot competency. Many students fail the WS2 assessment because they rush the process, relying on solo flights or “lazy” flocks that entrench bad habits like rigid body positions and poor speed range. To succeed, jumpers should focus on consolidating their skills through deliberate practice-rotating positions in small groups, experimenting with stability at altitude, and utilizing tools like the wingsuit tunnel. Ultimately, preparing for WS2 isn’t just about ticking a box; it’s about developing the relative flight skills necessary to be a safe and capable member of any formation.