Tanuki Wingsuit Team is a group of elite skydivers and wingsuit pilots dedicated to pushing the limits. We combine advanced skills, world-class equipment, and personalized coaching to help athletes of all levels improve their performance. Through training programs, camps, and formation flights, we create a safe, inspiring, and supportive environment where passion for the sport takes flight.
Meet the athletes behind Tanuki — the people whose skill, dedication, and spirit make every jump unforgettable.
Comes from the U.S.A. to join Tanuki as a dedicated wingsuit flier with over 11000 wingsuit skydives and over 1000 wingsuit BASE jumps. He’s been wingsuiting since 2011 and now has dedicated much of his life to his passion and instructs wingsuiters of all skill levels, from first flight courses to advanced wingsuit BASE guiding. He’s part of the squirrel team as a test pilot and innovator, including the LOJO BOC cutaway system for BASE gear.
He organizes a big way event known as OneWing and puts on smaller camps showing our friends what he has found in the art of flying lead.
In his spare time, he skateboards, shoots guns, and smokes meat on the BBQ.
Little known fact: He got first in the 2nd grade spelling bee championships.
—aka El Ardilla— is a Chilean wingsuit pilot redefining what’s possible in human flight. A former Air Force jet pilot turned Red Bull athlete, he shattered three world records in a single jump: reaching 550 km/h, flying over 53 km, and staying airborne for 11 minutes—all while navigating the jet stream at 41,000 feet.
Beyond record-breaking, Sebastián is a creative force in the sport. He made history by skysurfing from a helicopter onto a wave in Abu Dhabi, blending aerial acrobatics with surfing in a world-first stunt. His meticulous planning, innovative approach, and fearless execution continue to push the boundaries of wingsuit flying.
One of the key players in the Tanuki crew, helping to keeping the level to a high standard!!
Nicholas Scalabrino is a long-time skydiver with 18 years in the sky-and counting. Based in Dubai, he’s turned freefall into both a lifestyle and a profession. Over the last few years, he’s leaned deep into wingsuiting and wingsuit BASE jumping, pushing boundaries in some of the most iconic spots on Earth.
From flying through the Dubai Frame, to jumping off the Burj Khalifa, to soaring past Mont Blanc, Nicholas has made the world his playground.
When he’s not chasing the next big project, he’s all about sharing the stoke. Teaching, mentoring, and passing on his knowledge is just part of the fun-and for Nicholas, that’s what it’s all about.
Nicholas is excited to see you all in Sweden for this year Tanuki fest. We will share the stoke of wingsuit flying in groups with new and old friends.
Darren Burke is a leading figure in the global wingsuit community, known for his extensive experience and innovative approach to the sport. As the founder of Tanuki, he has been instrumental in organizing major wingsuit events, including Tanuki Fest 2025 in Gryttjom, Sweden, which is recognized as Europe’s largest wingsuit gathering.
With over 8,000 wingsuit jumps and 15,000+skydives to his name, Darren’s expertise extends beyond personal achievements. He has served as a wingsuit coach and examiner at Skydive Dubai, contributing to the development of the sport in the Middle East. His commitment to safety and skill development has made him a respected mentor and organizer in the wingsuit flying community. 
Through Tanuki, Darren continues to push the boundaries of wingsuit flying, fostering a community that values innovation, safety, and the shared thrill of flight.
