Foundations of Flight: KITING

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Kiting – flying your canopy on the ground – is a great way to learn more about how your parachute responds to control input

Video by Axis Flight School

Instructions for kiting

  • Laying out the canopy
  • Releasing the brake toggles
  • Front risers in one hand, back risers in the other
  • Filling the canopy with air
  • Launching
  • Flying
  • Tricks

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Meet: Niklas Daniel

I am passionate about flying; be it my body, a parachute, or an airplane. It fills me with a great sense of fascination, curiosity, and purpose.
Coaching grants me the opportunity to share my skills and experience with those who have a desire to learn. I believe in building skills on a solid foundation and giving my students tangible evidence of their progress.

My coaching method is methodical yet holistic – incorporating physical as well as mental training, in a positive and constructive learning environment. I strive to find the perfect balance between ability and challenge for optimal engagement and enjoyment. My biggest reward as a coach is the joy of celebrating a student's "lightbulb moments", as they achieve their goals.

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