Description

USPA AFF Instructor examiner, USPA Safety and Training Advisor and skilled canopy pilot Ernesto Gainza, freely admits that he’s not the world’s best canopy pilot and he keeps learning, although he set a Guinness world record by skydiving with the world’s smallest and fastest parachute in history, measuring only 35 square feet / 3.25m2 reaching almost free-fall speeds.  Once you are taught how to fly your parachute to its full potential,  your activities become less risky and much more enjoyable. Let Ernesto teach you how to be a better and safer canopy pilot!

Canopy control coaching 1-1 offers you the possibility to have personalised attention focused on your canopy control needs and or goals as a pilot. Being the only student allows the instructor to focus on building these skills progressively to achieve an autonomous and safe canopy pilot.

Canopy control coaching 1-1 focuses on building your self-awareness as a canopy pilot so you can fully understand and use all the tools available in your toolbox and master your skills in canopy control.

Coaching starts with the most basic ideas and gradually becomes more complex. The day covers 5 hop n pops (weather permitting), each with video debriefs. But you can do as many jumps as you are comfortable with, whether that is more or less.

The course starts at 8 am. After introductions, we will discuss your experience and goals to make sure you are getting what you need out of the course.  The course will then have a ground school in the classroom followed by the jumps.

After completing the course, each student will be awarded a certificate of completion for your specific course.  Your Instructor will also recommend the next course for you.

We are here to make you the best canopy pilot you can be!

Course Duration: 1 full day

Reservation: In order to reserve a spot, you need to pay a deposit of 150 €. This deposit is valid for one year and is non-refundable.

The course price does not include jump tickets.

Please note that the remaining balance is to be paid in full before the course, in cash or by credit card.

What if the course gets weathered out? 

We do our best to reschedule the course while you are still in town.  If that is not possible, all of the ground schooling and information will be covered and all of the drills will be discussed.

You will then have two options:

1. Submit videos online and receive full debriefs for 5 landings. Your instructor will be available by email to answer any questions you have regarding the drills.

2. You will reschedule the course on any available date on our calendar within one year.

Accommodation: We can arrange suitable accommodation for you; please contact us if you would like us to do so.

Terms & Conditions:

The final decision on your suitability to skydive rests entirely with instructors and you must comply with the skydiving centre’s rules at all times.

Giving incorrect personal information when booking may result in you forfeiting all the costs for the course.

Students must accept that all the equipment used to practice skydiving is in perfect condition of use and properly maintained. Furthermore, they are responsible for the condition of personal equipment and that the personal equipment even being suitably maintained and revised periodically can suffer malfunctions being exposed to extreme conditions.

Students are bound to declare the necessary documents before making skydiving activity, showing sufficient insurance to cover any medical costs and the mandatory Third Party Liability cover. EU members are reminded that European Health Insurance Card may not cover all medical costs and does not cover any long-term medical or repatriation costs.

If you fail to turn up on the day without giving at least 5 days’ notice you will lose your deposit.

Any courses taken with promotional prices must be fully completed to keep the discounted price. If the course is not completed, all jumps will be charged at the normal (higher) costs.

If bad weather prevents you from jumping, a new date can be arranged for mutual convenience. No refunds are offered for not jumping due to bad weather.

If you arrive without the necessary paperwork, you may forfeit your course and all costs incurred.

Are you ready to become a better canopy pilot? Click on the button below and get personalised canopy coaching now!