Hank was watching the winter Olympics and was amazed at the distance the ski jumpers were able to travel. By looking at their posture in flight Hank was able to determine how they stayed in the air for so long. How does body posture affect flight in ski jumping? Bending the knees keeps the body tucked for better distance
Holding the arms away from the body allows for better balance and further distance
Leaning backward and more upright increases the chance to ride a thermal
Leaning forward with the head close to the tips of the skis allows for better aerodynamics