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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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Skydiving Fan Nation interviews Brianne Thompson

October 6, 2023

Brianne Thompson: ‘Purposeful Training’ Led to Rankings Jump at USPA Nationals Original interview by Jen Booton, Oct 06, 2023 Thompson took third in the Open class for speed, jumping from an 11th place finish in 2022. After showing up in 2022 without any focused training in speed and ranking 11th, Brianne Thompson jumped up to…
RECAP: 2023 USPA NATIONAL SPEED SKYDIVING CHAMPIONSHIPS

September 16, 2023

On September 14 – 16, Brianne and Nik of AXIS Flight School attended the 2023 USPA National Speed Skydiving Championships at Skydive Paraclete XP in Raeford, North Carolina. This year had one of the largest turn outs with 15 competitors, 4 of them female. The weather was great and the meet was completed in one…
Foundations of Flight | Long Spots – Range Circle (With Wind)

September 4, 2023
Recap: 5TH FAI WORLD CUP OF SPEED SKYDIVING, PROSTEJOV, 2023

August 27, 2023

On August 19 – 25, 2023 the U.S. Speed Skydiving and Wingsuit flyers tested themselves against the world’s best in Prostejov, Czech Republic at the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (World Air Sports Federation) World Cup Championships. Brianne Thompson and Niklas Daniel of AXIS Flight School attended the competition representing the United States. Jumping out of a…
Skydive Radio Photo of the Week Show #262!

August 19, 2023

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.
Who Says Solos Can’t Be Fun? The Thrill and Challenge of Speed Skydiving

August 7, 2023

Links: Skydivers Information Manuel 6-13
Foundations of Flight | Long Spots – Energy Footprint (No Wind)

August 3, 2023
USPA Parachutist Cover August 2023

August 1, 2023

Thank you Parachutist for giving one of my recent images the cover spot! Michael Brewer making a speed skydiving training jump at Skydive Arizona in Eloy. Photo Niklas Daniel.
AXIS Draw Generator 6.0

July 11, 2023

The AXIS Draw Generator 6.0 is here! Updated with new indoor/outdoor dive pool images, example videos by some of the best teams in the sport, competition rules for 2023/24, and a brand-new feature. We are excited to announce the “Guided Draw” is ready for Beta testing by the FS, VFS, and MFS communities. Coaches and…
Foundations of Flight | Long Spots – Determining Range Potential

July 1, 2023

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