Whether you are just curious about swooping, or are looking for that competitive edge, the AXIS Canopy Piloting program will challenge any level of jumper. Improving speed production, defining canopy limits, piloting craft, and course navigation techniques are combined with personalized instruction, and real-world competition scenarios.

All courses in this program can be customized to suit your needs. We can accommodate most time and budget parameters – even full day and multi-day courses (on-site or off-site)!

Canopy Piloting Course Tier 3
«Building Speed»

… introduces jumpers to using front risers on their final approach. You will be made aware of glide slop changes and increased airspeed. Consistently accurate landings are a prerequisite for this course, as adding power with minimal directional control is not a good recipe. Much of the course's focus is placed on flight-planning. Adjusting for wind conditions in order to fly precise and repeatable patterns using a GPS tracking system.

Canopy Piloting Course Tier 2
«Performance Turns»

… is the next step in the performance landing program. Once a pilot has demonstrated proficiency in developing speed on a straight-in-approach, s/he will then be introduced to adding rotation (45˚, 90˚, 270˚, and so on). By building the performance approach from the bottom up, the student is always flying towards familiar sight pictures. In addition, it is paramount knowing when to abandon or bail from a performance turn. This is not a matter of if, but when. When pushing your personal performance envelope, safety conscious decision-making is essential.

Canopy Piloting Course Tier 1
«Flying Through Gates»

… enhances a pilot's ability by shifting the focus back to accuracy. Having demonstrated that s/he can bring energy to the ground, the emphasis is now placed on directing that energy through a set of entry gates. This prepares prospecting competition pilots on how to enter a competition course.

Payment, Re-scheduling and Cancellation Policy

Please contact us to discuss and schedule your custom training plan prior to arriving at AXIS Seasonal demand for coaching at Skydive Arizona increases in the fall and winter months.

To provide you with the best possible experience, we kindly ask that you reach out to us with at least 2 weeks notice.

We welcome and strive to accommodate walk-ups and inquiries, but are generally more limited on time.

Once you are satisfied with the training plan your coach has created, you may be asked to pay a non-refundable deposit to secure your reservation. If that is the case, please click on the payment button (right) which will take you to our Square Store.

If you choose to cancel or reschedule no later than 72 hours prior to an event, your deposit can be applied towards a later date or other service.

For later cancellations and no-shows, the deposit is forfeit. You may send a replacement in your stead, but will need to make financial arrangements with that person yourself.

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