Flight-1

Flight-1 Raising the standard of canopy flight through determination, discipline and dedication to learning. Visit us at http://flight-1.com
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As the leading provider of canopy coaching and instruction in the sport of skydiving, Flight-1 works with canopy pilots of all experience levels around the globe. Over three thousand skydivers in more than forty different countries go through a Flight-1 course each year. Powered by the PD Factory Team, Flight-1 continually develops its programs and curricula to ensure they stay relevant and target

ed to the changing demands of today’s skydiver, making canopy flight education affordable, challenging and rewarding. Whether you are a newly licenced skydiver, a regular fun jumper or a high performance canopy pilot, Flight-1 has a course to suit your goals. Flight-1 has been in existence for eight years. It is a growing company with a growing number of talented individuals that have dedicated themselves to the field of canopy flight education. We aim to keep the flow of good information about canopy flight going to an even wider audience in the hopes of a safer environment for all in the sport. Determination, Discipline and Dedication to Learning.

05/30/2026

20 years in, and the mission is still the same:
Help skydivers become safer, smarter, better canopy pilots. πŸͺ‚

What started as a vision has grown into a worldwide team, a global standard, and a community built on progression, trust, and a shared love of flying better.

Judging by the cheer of the … we’re not done yet. πŸ˜œπŸŽ‰

Ready to be part of it? Book a Flight-1 course through the link below. πŸ‘‡

https://www.flight-1.com/courses

πŸ—£οΈ Ian Bobo

05/29/2026

"A systematic process starting on the ground and ending when you walk off the landing area will maximise awareness of your flight plan and others under canopy. Flying together safely is our collective responsibility. We all have an important part to play, especially as the skies are becoming increasingly crowded, and the jump plans more diverse and complex." - Philip Webley

πŸ‘‡ TAP it in

πŸš— Traffic: Know who’s above, beside, and below you.
πŸ”­ Altitude: Know what height you have and what it allows.
🎯 Position: Know where you are and where you need to be.

πŸ“Ή Philip Webley
πŸ“ UK Parachuting - Sibson Airfield

05/27/2026

For anyone convinced a different canopy will help with a better landing... this one is for you. πŸ˜‰

Great canopy flying isn’t about what you fly. It’s about how well you fly it.

The canopies and wing loadings may have been different.
The standard was not. ⭐

πŸ† Competition objective: Different canopies. Different wing loadings. Land at the same time.

πŸ“Ή Oksana Golubtsova
πŸ—“οΈ 2026 Flight-1 Forum
πŸ“ Skydive DeLand

"When I coach canopy pilots, I like to get them to understand the learning principles." -   Paul Dorward πŸͺ‚  1. Slow down...
05/27/2026

"When I coach canopy pilots, I like to get them to understand the learning principles." - Paul Dorward πŸͺ‚

1. Slow down
2. Use reliable digital instrumentation
3. Record what you do in detail
4. Pre Plan every flight using maps and technology
5. Understand wing loading and its effects
6. Learn about red mist
7. Learn to say NO
8. ALWAYS have a reputable coach.

If you’re looking at canopy piloting and wondering where to begin… begin here. βœ…

Hit the article for the full breakdown of Paul's principles, then book a 200-series course and start applying them for real. πŸ‘‡

https://www.flight-1.com/courses/200

How to become an ace canopy pilot – there is no shortcut

05/26/2026

From the saved-it-slide πŸ„
To stand up success πŸ•Ί

Flight-1 101 & 102 help you build the kind of canopy skills that make stand-up landings feel earned, not accidental.

This is your sign to book your spot through the link below. πŸ‘‡

https://www.flight-1.com/courses/100

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ« Loic Lassagez
πŸ“ Skydive Spa

05/26/2026

You know what really lights our fire? πŸ”₯

It's not the swoop hero carving around the wind blades... It's seeing real progression no matter your experience.

Someone going from the "oops" to the whole landing area applauding. πŸ₯°

Flight-1 101 & 102.
For pilots who are done leaving it to chance. πŸ‘‡

https://www.flight-1.com/courses/100

(Sound on for this one!) πŸ˜‰ πŸ”Š

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ« Loic Passagez
πŸ“ Skydive Spa

05/22/2026

Time to swallow the hard pill! πŸ’Š

Ever wondered how experienced skydivers on tiny canopies land so softly… while you’re out there fighting for your life on a 170? πŸ‘€

A clean pattern, a stable approach, and knowing how to finish with a strong, even flare will do a lot more for you than just changing canopy size ever will.

That’s exactly what 101 & 102 are designed to teach.
Want more consistent, more controlled landings? Book your course through the link below. πŸ‘‡

https://www.flight-1.com/courses/100

πŸͺ‚ Kaz Sheekey
πŸ“Ή Grim Swinnen
πŸ“ Skydive DeLand

05/20/2026

Getting into the slot is not the finish line. 🏁
It’s the start of the work.

In flocking, once you’re in position, the job becomes constant referencing, constant adjustment, and constant awareness.

Good flocking isn’t just about arriving.
It’s about staying predictable once you get there.

Interested but not sure where to start? Check out our 400-series through the link below. πŸ‘‡

https://www.flight-1.com/courses/400

πŸ“Ή Lee Rybak Crudge
πŸ—“οΈ 2026 Flight-1 Forum
πŸ“ Skydive DeLand

05/19/2026

More jumps won’t fix guessing where you'll land. Planning will. 🎯

Paul Dorward - β€œWhat did you think of your Flight-1 course?”
- β€œWow.”

Say less. 🀝

Turn your "somewhere over there" into "I'm landing right here" through the link below. πŸ‘‡

https://www.flight-1.com/courses/100

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ« Paul Dorward
✏️ 101 & 102
πŸ“ UK Parachuting - Sibson Airfield

05/12/2026

β€œI’ll take a course when I downsize.”

So… faster car first. 🏎️
Driving skills later. Interesting order. πŸ‘€

This student got the priorities right. πŸ‘

Same logic, different vehicle. Check out our upcoming courses through the link in our bio. πŸ˜œπŸ”—

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ« Loic Passagez
✏️ 101 & 102
πŸ“ Skydive Spa

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