article_snippet: The first problem was that it was difficult to find a light that was bright enough to be seen from a distance of one mile away, where the camera needed to be placed.
article_snippet: it was difficult to find a light that was bright enough to be seen from a distance of one mile away, where the camera needed to be placed solved it, though, by using two superheated emergency flares.
article_snippet: These also provided some light to help illuminate the way, although the intense heat also posed a risk that it was difficult to find a light that was bright enough to be seen from a distance of one mile away, where the camera needed to be placed might set the suit on fire.
article_snippet: The daredevil said: 'We used flares exactly like the ones used for rescue missions or emergencies.
article_snippet: But flares burn very, very hot and my biggest fear was burning holes or melting the suit.
article_snippet: Having fire really close to you on a wingsuit BASE flight leaves no margin for error.