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.
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.
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 competitors can now create random draws with custom parameters. By removing specific formations from the container, teams can focus on specific aspects of their training.
Would you like to work on random sprints? Easily remove all the blocks from the pool. Are you a beginner VFS team and wants to only focus on the head down formations? With the click of a toggle switch you can remove all the formations that include any number of head-up flyers. There are several more options to choose from including manipulating slot switchers and specific orientations for MFS.
After you have generated your guided draw, you can verify the effects of the applied actions on the draw container by viewing the remaining formations. This information is also included in the PDFs which you can share with your teammates.
We’re still working on this new feature but think it’s ready for testing by interested users. If you come across errors, please send us an e-mail: webmaster[at]axisflightschool.com
Hey Speeders! Just wanted to share some updated information and important links.
The United States Parachute Association has recently added a Speed Skydiving Section into the Skydiver’s Information Manual (SIM) 6-13. In its contents it offers recommendations guiding skydivers who are intentionally attempting to reach their highest terminal velocity in freefall.
In other news, the International Speed Skydiving Association (ISSA) has a new website! There you can check out upcoming events and of course the Eternal Rankings page, which now has a great search feature.
Important Links:
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