Every path has a starting point. Peter grew up in Austria, shaped by mountains that quietly define how you think. Early on, he was drawn to height, to movement, to the space between control and uncertainty. What began as curiosity became a path, built on trust in decisions, instinct, and the willingness to move forward without guarantees. At the edge of what’s humanly possible, he learned more than how to survive freefall. He learned clarity under pressure, commitment without hesitation, and how to turn vision into reality. The stage and the sky demand the same thing: total presence. The principles are simple. Living them is the challenge.
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Wingsuit Athlete, Keynote Speaker & Human Flight Pioneer
In the air.
On the ground.
One mindset.
Peter Salzmann moves between action and reflection, precision in the air, clarity on stage. In flight, his control, timing, and experience bring authenticity to films, commercials, and live productions. On stage, he translates those same principles into powerful insights on resilience, decision-making, and turning vision into reality.
WORLD RECORDS
Longest B.A.S.E. Flight
12.5 km
Biggest B.A.S.E. Jump
3402 m
Fastest Wingsuit B.A.S.E. Jump
215 mph
Turn vision into flight
commitment makes it airborne
Ideas are easy. They come and go. What matters is what you’re willing to do for them. The work nobody sees. The preparation. The discipline. Repeating the process until you can trust it without hesitation. Long before the moment at the edge, the decision has already been made. In training. In failure. In showing up when it would be easier not to. Vision shows you the direction. Commitment gets you there.
Achievements
Achievements
Wingsuit Foil Innovation
Developed the first Wingsuit Foil with Red Bull, turning an idea into reality and redefining what is possible in human flight.
Red Bull Athlete
Selected as a Red Bull athlete, performing in international projects, productions, and campaigns worldwide.
World Records
Set multiple world records in wingsuit BASE jumping, including fastest speed, greatest distance, and longest time in freefall.
World Wingsuit League – Silver Medal
2nd place at the World Wingsuit League Target Competition in China, 2025.
Electric Wingsuit Pioneer
Co-developed the world’s first electric wingsuit with BMW, completing over 30 test jumps to bring the concept from sketch to reality.
BMW Innovation Partner
Partnering with BMW to develop and showcase cutting-edge technologies at the intersection of human flight and mobility.
TV & Film Productions
Featured in productions including SOKO Kitzbühel and ServusTV Bergwelten.
BMW iX3 Product Launch
Acting for the launch video of BMW’s first electric iX3 vehicle (2020).
Keynote Speaker
Delivered over 150 keynotes across Europe for brands including BMW, Red Bull, Julius Bär, and Valantic.
Paragliding Instructor and tandem pilot
Certified instructor with deep technical knowledge of flight and structured training methods.
Academic Background
Bachelor’s degree in Sports Science, specializing in aerodynamics of suits and helmets.
Projects
Wingsuit Foil Soaring Project
An experimental project with Red Bull and Prada Linea Rossa, using a wingsuit foil to harness dynamic lift for extended glide and altitude gain.
Fastest Wingsuit Basejump
Achieved the fastest wingsuit BASE jump, reaching a top speed of 347 km/h from the Eiger North Face in Switzerland.
Wingsuit Foil Record Flight In Switzerland
Together with Andreas Podlipnik, Red Bull, and Red Bull Advanced Technologies, Peter developed the Wingsuit Foil — enabling record flights from Jungfrau and redefining human flight.
The Electrified Wingsuit
Together with BMW, Peter developed the electrified wingsuit—bringing powered human flight from concept to reality, from first sketches through prototypes and wind tunnel testing to multiple test jumps.
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