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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.

Category: Military

  • Jumping With Jesse

    “On a vehicle patrol in the Korengal Valley, Afghanistan, on December 27th, 2007, SPC Jesse Murphree was ambushed in an IED attack. Jesse was part of the 173rd Airborne Combat Brigade stationed out of Vicenza, Italy. The IED attack resulted in the total destruction of the military vehicle he was traveling in. Jesse suffered severe injuries…

  • Sgt. Remsburg in People Magazine

    Back in February AXIS Flight School had the privilege of jumping with American Hero Sgt. Cory Remsburg during the tee it up for the troops event in Scottsdale, AZ. Organized by Operation Enduring Warrior, Cory was treated to a surprise skydive on his 31st birthday. Today I was excited to discover a short story about Cory on pages…

  • Operation Enduring Warrior on FOX News

    ‘What else is possible?’ Wounded warriors take up skydiving To view video, click here. Although an IED attack and severe infection left Army vet Joe Grabianowski in a wheelchair, he never gave up on skydiving. “I’ve wanted to do it for a long time now. Well before even I was wounded. I’ve had dreams of…

  • Joseph Grabianowski – Accelerated Freefall Training

    Over the past couple of weeks a U.S. Army veteran and wounded warrior, Joseph Grabianowski, learned to skydive in Eloy, Arizona. Joe is a story of survival, triumph, and courage that has already inspired thousands. After sustaining wounds from a roadside bomb blast in Afghanistan on May 29, 2012, Joe underwent a grueling series of surgeries…

  • Skydiving with Cory Remsburg

    “On February 26th AXIS Flight School and Johnny Gunn donated their time to perform a demo jump into the Pinnacle Peak Country Club in Scottsdale, AZ for the Tee It Up For The Troops golf outing. Johnny jumped with Army Ranger SFC Cory Remsberg in tandem onto the driving range. Cory was hit by a roadside bomb in…

  • Love in the Air: Full Altitude by MURV

  • Operation X-Wing

     

  • Parachutist Cover – August 2013!

    I would like to thank Parachutist Magazine for utilizing one of my Todd Love photographs for the August 2013 cover spot. It depicts Todd doing 9-way over Skydive Arizona.

  • 90Percent Cover – July/August 2013!

    I would like to thank 90Percent (Italian Skydiving Magazine) for utilizing one of my Todd Love photographs for the July/August 2013 cover spot. It depicts Todd doing some head up flying during his A-License check dive  over Skydive Arizona.

  • Todd Love completes A-License at Skydive Arizona!

    Congratulations Todd! It was an honor to meet you and jump with you. Keep up the good work. Looking forward to next time 🙂