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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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1st Swoop Du Jour Canopy Piloting Competition at Skydive Arizona

February 21, 2022

On February 18th, Skydive Arizona held its first local Swoop Du Jour canopy piloting competition. An informal Canopy Piloting competition where the main objective is for beginner pilots to learn the competition rules AND for the professionals to get practice. There were judges, prizes and soup. Coaching and video debriefing was provided by PD Factory…
OEW Skydive Update: Jonathon Blank

February 4, 2022

Back in September 2021, Operation Enduring Warrior (OEW Skydive) sent Jonathon to AXIS Flight School at Skydive Arizona to get them ready for their custom Accelerated Freefall (AFF) program. Over the course of three days, Jonathon trained with Brianne Thompson, Niklas Daniel, and Joost Luijsterburg, getting him through his First Jump Course (FJC), flying 15…
Foundations of Flight | Aerodynamics – Theories of Flight

February 2, 2022
Foundations of Flight | Introduction to Forces

January 1, 2022
Foundations of Flight | Ram-Air Parachute Aerodynamics – Airflow

December 6, 2021
Foundations of Flight | Ram-Air Parachute Anatomy—Fabrics

November 1, 2021
Chasing the Worlds Fastest Man

October 30, 2021

The 2021 United States Parachute Association National Championships were held October 18-30 at Skydive Arizona. The aim of the event is to: 1) recognize and honor U.S. National Champions in the following disciplines: Artistic Events, Canopy Formation, Formation Skydiving, Accuracy Landing, Canopy Piloting, Mixed Formation Skydiving, Vertical Formation Skydiving, Wingsuit Flying, Speed Skydiving, and 2) to…
Nik’s Camera Helmet 2021

October 26, 2021

Just over 5 years ago Nik posted an article called “The Greatest and Best Camera Helmet in the World“, in which he shared the ins and outs of his camera flying helmet. Nik’s opinion still stands today as he continues using his Cookie Fuel. However, camera technology has advanced significantly over the years and it…
2021 Chicks Rock Boogie recap

October 8, 2021

On September 30th – October 3rd, Skydive Elsinore hosted its annual Chicks Rock Boogie. 2021 marked the event’s 20th anniversary, which had a space odyssey theme. Over the weekend Brianne and Nik of AXIS Fight School organized a variety of jumps including belly, free-fly, tracking, angle flying, canopy flocking, and even an 11-way hybrid with…
Foundations of Flight | Ram-Air Parachute Anatomy—Wing Properties

October 4, 2021

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