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News and Resources from AXIS Flight School
Category: Events
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If the number of inquires USPA Headquarters has been receiving on a weekly basis is any indication, this year’s National Skydiving Championships at Skydive Arizona is going to be the biggest ever. Here’s some basic information for those interested in competing: Registration: All competitors, including alternates and videographers, pay a general registration fee of $50.…
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“The U.S. Team has a long, proud tradition of representing the United States in international parachuting competitions dating back to the 1950s. This year is especially exciting, as the team will compete in the 2012 FAI Mondial (all events) Championships at the magnificent skydiving venue in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. While making the U.S. Team…
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On May 6th, AXIS Flight School hosted a Canopy Flocking event and free seminars dedicated to educating jumpers on canopy flight at Skydive Arizona. The goal of the course was to expand on the awareness of each individual’s canopy knowledge, as well as canopy separation while in the pattern. The course welcomed jumpers from all skill and…
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After the picture was digitally altered by Para-Mag, the image below ended up on the cover of the 300th edition! Please click here to view the digital version. If you missed my previous CYPRES 2 Peace of Mind post, here is the video of the cover shot moment – Enjoy 🙂
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Here is a little video I put together from one of the jumps during the Skydive EXPO. Enjoy 🙂
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The Skydive EXPO was a 6-day multi-part event, with the purpose of showcasing equipment, offer educational seminars and do some jumping. The main focus of the Skydive Expo was the trade-show. This allowed manufacturers from all over the world to feature their gear at booths, answer questions and show off the latest and greatest. Some of…
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Skydive Arizona‘s Freefly Money Meet is an annual competition that has been organized by Amy Chmelecki for the past 10 years! How it works: In each of five rounds you will be randomly matched with a different partner of similar flying ability. Your partner in each round will be competing against you on other teams during the other…
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Inspired by the “True Grit” movie poster, the new Skydive Arizona Easter Boogie ad features Brianne Thompson, Nick Grillet, and myself. All Photos by Craig “9-Toes” Amrine.
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