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AXIS Flight School offers structured, progressive training designed to help sport skydivers of all levels achieve their personal and competitive goals. Whether you’re looking to improve your canopy skills, master new freefall techniques in the tunnel and sky, or prepare for competition, our world-class coaches will guide you every step of the way.

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  • Skyhook Deployment Video

    I would like to thank UPT‘s Riley Marshall, and Lesley Gale at SkydiveMag for showing off some of my photos and videos in a feature article about the Skyhook (MARD). To learn more about the Main-Assisted Reserve Deployment system, and how it differs from a Reserve Static Line (RSL), check out the full article MARDginal…

  • The Crucible Indoor Tournament

    The Crucible is just over a week away! This fun event, created and organized by AXIS Flight School®, exposes participants to the challenges of competition, while meeting new likeminded flyers. The Crucible is a great learning opportunity for those who wish to take their flying abilities to the next level. Bring only yourself — everyone…

  • PD Sabre3 Demo Weekend at AXIS Flight School

    Though the Performance Designs Tour Reps were not be able to make it out in person to Skydive Arizona this year – they shipped  a whole box of Sabre3 demos to AXIS Flight School instead! Over the weekend, Nik and Brianne helped jumpers demo the new Sabre3. The canopies were 100% FREE to demo and…

  • Video: Confined-space warm up exercises for Skydivers

    The goal of any warm up is to prepare ourselves physically and mentally for our upcoming activities. Therefore, we need activity-specific functional stretching exercises that utilize sport specific movements. To implement these, get to the DZ early so you have enough time to warm up. After getting settled and checking all your equipment, we recommend…

  • New Video: Wind Indicators

  • NEW SHIRTS!

    A potent combination of yummy material and fresh art work. These super-thin, soft, long-sleeve tri-blend shirts are available now at Square2. Snag yours now while supplies last! Color choices include: – True royal tri-blend with black ink, – Solid black tri-blend with silver ink, – Grey tri-blend with black ink, and – Charcoal tri-blend with silver ink.  

  • Video: Leg Strength for Landings and PLF

  • Skydive Radio Photo of the Week Show #250!

    I would like to thank Dave at Skydive Radio for making my image below their pic of the week! Skydive Radio is the world’s leading internet radio show dedicated to the sport of skydiving.  Weekly episodes include commentary, feature interviews with industry insiders, listener-contributed photos, and e-mails from an audience that spans the globe.

  • Video: Cloud Clearance for Skydivers

    Brianne Thompson discusses cloud clearance regulations for skydiving operations.

  • Flare Strength Advanced (Rings) video