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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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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…
2023 UPT Vector Ad

September 1, 2023
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
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…
Playing with UPT’s Mutant Harness over Skydive Arizona

May 26, 2022
OEW Skydive student Jonathon Blank receives USPA A-License

April 3, 2022

We would like to congratulate Jonathon on receiving his USPA A-License. Over the course of several visits, Jonathon has trained with AXIS Flight School at Skydive Arizona. He has been on a custom training program to meet all the USPA standards and we are very proud of him and his success.
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…

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