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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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  • Moon Rise

  • Fun in the Sun

    Sometimes it is nice to just get out there and do whatever comes natural. Steve Curtis (left) and Niklas Daniel (right) perform a sole to sole over Skydive Arizona during a “Fun Jump”. Photo by Travis Mills

  • UPT Ad

    Check out UPT‘s latest ad in Blue Skies Magazine. It includes our AXIS Flight School digital night camouflage rigs! Click here to order yours.

  • Birds of Prey

    Since I have move to Arizona I have been taking an interest in some of the wild life that can be found in the desert. There is a wide variety of birds of prey, such as the Burrowing Owl, Red Tailed Hawk, and even a variation of the Peregrine Falcon. In some cases I have followed a…

  • Swoop and Slide

    Ever wonder how jumpers at Skydive Arizona deal with the heat? A 200 foot slip and slide should answer that question. Here are some shots of Arizona Arsenal cooling off.    

  • New Look

    In an attempt to incorporate more of my “non-skydiving” related photography, I have restructured my website, adding new content and giving it a new look. Please click the image to check it out!Thank you Jochen for all your help and hard work!  

  • Foundations of Flight

    Foundations of Flight is AXIS Flight School‘s monthly “trick tip” column which is published by USPA‘s Parachutist. So far AXIS has covered everything from basic belly flying to free flying. Our latest addition in the series now also includes canopy skills. Be sure to check out AXIS updates on their Facebook page! Also featured on the PD Blog!

  • Bitchin Betty

    Here are a couple of more time lapse tests from around the Skydive Arizona Drop Zone.

  • AXIS Flight School Canopy Day

    AXIS Flight School is Skydive Arizona’s Training Center. AXIS specializes in coaching individuals as well as groups to further jumpers knowledge and skill sets. Here is an article that appeared in the most recent Parachutist (July 2011 page 23).    Also featured on the Cypres Blog, Skydive Arizona News, and 90Percent Magazine!

  • iPhone Wall Papers!

    You can download any of the following iPhone wallpapers by clicking them. Simply save the image to your computer, then email or sync the image to your iPhone and set it as your new wallpaper.